Weber State University English Professor Hal Crimmel's New Book, 'Desert Water' Explores the Threats to Utah's Water Resources and Offers Potential Solutions

OGDEN, Utah, Sept. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by Weber State University Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities:

Who: Hal Crimmel, Director of Master of Arts in English at Weber State University (WSU)

Brady Distinguished Professor of English and founding co-chair of WSU's Environmental Issues Committee. Crimmel directs the Master of Arts in English Program and teaches courses in the environmental humanities, American literature, and writing, including field-based courses, in Montana, Colorado, and Utah. His publications include the following: Desert Water: The Future of Utah's Water Resources (University of Utah Press, 2014), Teaching About Place: Learning from the Land (University of Nevada Press, 2008), Dinosaur: Four Seasons on the Green and Yampa Rivers (University of Arizona Press, 2007), and Teaching in the Field: Working with Students in the Outdoor Classroom (University of Utah Press, 2001).

What:  "Desert Water: The Future of Utah's Water Resources"

Crimmel has brought scientific research together with the experienced voices of environmental social scientists, humanists, and activists to provide a broad perspective on Utah water issues. The matters discussed are relevant beyond Utah, as similar conditions and concerns—especially over supply and demand in the face of demographic and climate change—exist throughout the West. Some of the essays are scientific and analytical; others literary and personal. Together, they draw attention to problems that Utah residents and legislators must address but also emphasize ways to build solutions. Desert Water will help citizens, policy makers, and anyone interested in Utah's water supply and use understand the real challenges—and ethics—involved in managing this vital, finite resource. By increasing awareness, these essays will create a sense of urgency for finding workable solutions.

When: Wed. Sept., 17 at 6 p.m. (MTN)

Where: Whitespace Contemporary
2420 Wall Avenue 
Ogden, UT 84401                                                                                            

Info: For more information please visit: www.weber.edu/cah

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Contact: For more information or to arrange an interview with Dr. Crimmel, please contact Christie Denniston, Director of Marketing for the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities at [email protected] or by phone at 801-626-6431.

SOURCE Weber State University, Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities

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