Have you ever wondered how long it takes a drop of rain to reach a river? In this #CWNSYP webinar, learn how naturally-occurring heavy and light types of water (isotopes) help water scientists track water as it flushes through shallow soils, streams and deeper groundwater aquifers. Learn how scientists discover how “old” water is, and why understanding how long it takes a raindrop to reach a river matters for the quality and supply of our water resources.

About the Speaker

Scott Jasechko is an assistant professor of water resources at the University of Calgary. He completed his master’s at the University of Waterloo and his doctorate at the University of New Mexico before joining the University of Calgary in January of 2015. Scott’s research pieces together big diverse datasets to try to better understand how water moves around planet Earth.