Future Directions of Usable Science for Sustainable Rangelands: Water

Abstract

• Usable science takes on a completely newmeaning when you are looking to science to literally save your livelihood.
• The challenge for rangeland professionals, including research scientists, is accurately predicting the consequences to water of land-use change, climate change, and increasing competition for water while also providing socially acceptable science-based solutions.
• The good news for rangeland professionals and research scientists is that because water is indeed essential for life, our knowledge and skills will be essential for addressing these issues.

Keywords: water, usable science, research needs,
water security, future research.