David D. Breshears

Regents Professor Emeritus

Program(s):
Watershed Management and Ecohydrology
Climate Adaptation and Sustainability Ecosystem Services Watershed Management

Research

Our research focuses on ecology-hydrology interrelationships, gradients from grassland to forest, transport and erosion of sediment by water and wind, and drought-induced tree die-off, all to aide in addressing climate change, land use, and pollution

Teaching

Classes taught include Dryland Ecohydrology & Vegetation Dynamics (WSM/RNR/EEB/HWRS 452/552), Leadership & Communication Skills for Environmental Scientists (RNR 596L), & National Climate Assessment (RNR 496G/596G) as well as frequent guest lectures.

Degrees

  • BS (1985) Agriculture (Wildlife Science), New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
  • MS (1987) Radiology and Radiation Biology (Radioecology), Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
  • PhD (1993) Radiological Health Sciences (Radioecology with Program in Ecological Studies), Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO