Crystal Tulley-Cordova, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Utah, investigates spatial and temporal water patterns and changes across the southwestern U.S. A considerable element of her research integrates stable isotope ratios of hydrogen and oxygen to distinguish water types and examine spatio-temporal trends of precipitation, surface and ground waters across the Navajo Nation.  A vital part of her research has included participatory action research methods; she has worked with Navajo community scientists, organizations, and leaders to understand past precipitation patterns and trends, use different tools and methods to examine water, and expand Navajo Peoples’ understanding of interconnections within the water cycle.   She is a member of the Navajo Nation (Bitter Water clan born for the Tangle clan); she participates in community engaged projects with communities to incorporate their current knowledge and experiences to build their scientific understanding about water.<br/><br/> <br/>

Tracing the origins of Navajo waters in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah

254th National Meeting (2017)

The official archive and repository for all ACS Meetings & Expositions abstracts and select posters or presentations.