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Dr. Dan McEvoy, DRI climatologist, explains exactly how a limited snowpack impacts water availability and wildfire risk. Watch the full video and explore ways to participate this #WorldEnvironmentDay at www.dri.edu/world-environment-day
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DRI's Kelly Loria & Marin Monteith are using aquatic insects as post-wildfire water quality indicators. Check out DRI’s latest #Storymap on how insects can serve as bioindicators and what this means for the future. #ScienceThatMattersNow
www.dri.edu/canaries-in-the-coalmine
Congratulations to Jennifer Schultz on being named a 2026 Woman of Achievement by the Nevada Women’s Fund. Her leadership and dedication have made a tremendous impact at DRI and throughout our community. Well deserved recognition!
#WOA2026 #WomenOfAchievement
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🌎 🎉 Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay! DRI scientists are advancing research that helps communities respond to drought, wildfire risk, rising heat & energy challenges. Support science-driven solutions, explore our work & find ways to get involved: dri.edu/world-environment-day
#NowforClimate
This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we’re celebrating science-driven solutions for a more sustainable future. 🌎 🎉
Support #ScienceThatMattersNow, attend a Curiosity Lab, or join the list for future Behind the Science tours.
Learn more & get involved: www.dri.edu/world-environment-day
#NowforClimate
Not every trail can be traveled in person, but everyone deserves to experience Nevada’s landscapes. This #NationalTrailsDay, explore DRI’s Virtual Outdoor Experiences and discover the stories and science behind Nevada’s remarkable places.
🌄 Explore now: www.dri.edu/voe
Street trees can create critical relief in extreme desert heat. 🌳☀️
DRI research through the #NevadaHeatLab is helping communities better understand how trees cool neighborhoods and improve quality of life.
Learn more and get involved at www.dri.edu/world-environment-day
#WorldEnvironmentDay
Congratulations to DRI’s Jennifer Schultz on being named a 2026 Woman of Achievement by the Nevada Women’s Fund!
Jennifer’s leadership and dedication to supporting DRI’s people and mission make this recognition incredibly well deserved.
#WOA2026 #WomenOfAchievement
As #DataCenters expand across the West, balancing growth with water & energy demands is increasingly important. DRI scientists are researching resource use & exploring pathways to greater efficiency & sustainability. #WorldEnvironmentDay #NowforClimate
Learn more: www.dri.edu/world-environment-day
How can renewable energy expansion coexist with healthy desert ecosystems? DRI researchers with the Conservation Ecology Lab are studying ways to support clean energy development while preserving native plants and wildlife across the Southwest. #WorldEnvironmentDay: www.dri.edu/world-environment-day
