Sara Hughes and Michael Wilson

Sara Hughes is an Adjunct Professor of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan.

Michael Wilson is a Professor of Policy Analysis at Pardee RAND Graduate School.

Stories from Sara Hughes and Michael Wilson

After decades of drought conditions left one of Las Vegas' primary water sources

Community Development

Drought Can Hit Almost Anywhere: How 5 Cities That Nearly Ran Dry Got Water Use Under Control

Water scarcity can occur just about anywhere in the United States, and global temperature rise makes hotter, drier conditions more likely. Communities can learn from the cities that already confronted major water supply crises to avoid the worst impacts of future droughts.

Sara Hughes and Michael Wilson

February 7, 2025