John S. Kimball

This study analyzes trends in mesic resource productivity in western U.S. rangelands using Landsat data and identifies shifts in drought response and predictors of productivity.

The paper develops a framework to integrate riparian areas into sagebrush conservation planning by analyzing vegetation data and prioritizing restoration efforts based on water availability and habitat health.

This study shows that inefficient flood-irrigated hay production in the American West mimics historical hydrologic processes, sustaining wetlands and groundwater recharge despite being a small proportion of irrigated lands.