David W. Eckoff gives an analysis of the hydroelectric cycle in Utah and the Intermountain West and describes drought remedies on September 10, 2002
Date
2002-09-10
Spatial Coverage
University of Utah, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Subject
University of Utah--Alumni; Science, Technology; Technology, Industry; Engineering; Lectures; Libraries--Special collections--Endowments; Droughts; Drought forecasting; Water conservation; Water power; Mountain hydrology; Range hydrology
Description
This is the 11th annual lecture in the Gould Lecture series. Sarah Michalak gives the introduction and explains the purpose of the lecture series. Next, Bernard Machen introduces speaker David W. Eckoff, former chairman of the University of Utah College of Civil Engineering and a current professor of the college. He is also a nationally recognized water conservationist and was named Engineer of the Year in 1991. Eckoff talks about the drought occurring in Utah and throughout the western United States. He gives an analysis of the Hydroelectric cycle in Utah and the Intermountain West and describes drought remedies that include anticipating and preparing, water conservation and Xeriscaping, modified lifestyles, and economic changes. Finally, he explores possible solutions for the drought using technology. Speakers: David W. Eckoff; introduction by Sarah Michalak (Director of the Marriot Library), J. Bernard Machen (President of the University of Utah)
Collection Number and Name
A0214 William R. and Erlyn Gould Distinguished Lecture on Technology and the Quality of Life Series video recordings
Collection Name
Gould Lecture Series
Holding Institution
Multimedia Archives, Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah
