Kyle Blount, Ph.D. (they/them)

#hydrology #urbanhydrology #cities #water #eduction #training #interdisciplinary #conceptualmodel #community #participatoryresearch #collaboration #urban #communityofpractice #policy #academia 5/5

We also identify 10 action items to guide the development of the discipline and the need for improved strategic investment in education and training as well as support for community-engaged and participatory research and outreach. 4/5

We discuss the unique context of urban hydrology, with unique challenges, opportunities, and - we propose - responsibilities for scientists working in this space. We highlight the need for interdisciplinarity, a new conceptual organization, building a community of practice, and enhanced impact. 3/5

Thanks to the amazing team:

@jvwilkening.bsky.social, @akkagawa.bsky.social, @sledford.bsky.social, A. Cao, X. Chen, S. Fathel, X. Feng, @cgerleinsafdi.bsky.social, K. Kaiser, C. Oswald, @parolari.bsky.social, @ecowarrior-rex.bsky.social, C. Ross, P. Seibert & A. Willis 2/5

Out of the Forest and Into the Concrete Jungle: Challenges, Opportunities, and Innovations in Urban Hydrology Urban hydrology lacks an integrative framework across biophysical processes, social mechanisms, and governance processes We provide a path towards unified conceptualizations, efficient implementa...

🎉🎉NEW PAPER🎉🎉

"Out of the Forest and Into the Concrete Jungle"

This is some of the work I'm most proud of to date: a new commentary co-authored with 15 amazing urban hydrology (or adjacent) folks after the 2024 WaterSciCon! Details and highlights below... 1/5

doi.org/10.1029/2025...

Happy to be a part of the convener team again this year! We'd love to have you join us and learn about your work! #AGU25 #UrbanEcohydrology @agu.org @aguecohydro.bsky.social @hydrology-agu.bsky.social

Abstracts for the AGU Ecohydrology Sponsored Sessions are due July 30!

We're offering four engaging sessions for ecohydrologists across all disciplines. Share your insights, spark new conversations, and be part of the vibrant #ecohydrology community at #AGU25!
#callforabstracts

It's always nice when field work takes you beautiful places. Even better when those places have friends and memories! #Golden #Colorado

Yay, Paul!

📣 PRESS RELEASE

🌎 📚 The full library of the @agu.org‬ Publications is now available for #IPCC authors working on the Seventh Assessment Report.

"This landmark decision is an invaluable scientific boost for IPCC's ongoing work…" - #IPCC Chair Jim Skea

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🏙️ In addition to providing guidance for city planning and landscape design, this method is simple, scalable, and accurate way for municipalities to evaluate urban heat. Cities can use it to map heat risk, guide tree planting, and protect vulnerable communities from extreme heat. 🔥🛠️

📊 Simple area-weighted surface temperature models closely matched pedestrian-level air temperatures—almost a perfect 1:1 correlation. Results show that streets with greater tree canopy were significantly cooler, both for shaded surfaces and for surfaces in sun during the time of analysis. 🌳🌡️

📡 We used aerial images, thermal imagery of surface temperatures, and air temperature data to evaluate the differences in urban heat characteristics associated with land cover and shading across Portland residential landscapes. 🌿🏘️

Hello, Bluesky! Excited that my first post gets to be a
🎉NEW PAPER ALERT🎉

🌆 New research shows we can predict street-level urban heat using simple tools—no complex models needed. Insights support climate resilience and urban planning. 🛰️🌳

www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/17...