Water Management and Climate Resilience in Pittsburgh: Building a Research Agenda

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Water Management and Climate Resilience in Pittsburgh: Building a Research Agenda

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Jun 24, 2014

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At this June 2014 event, part of our Conversations at RAND series, a panel of experts discusses ways to strengthen Pittsburgh's water management system, create sustainable solutions to environmental challenges, and better manage long-term uncertainty.

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Jun 24, 2014

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