Michael Crimmins

Professor & Extension Specialist - Climate Science, Department of Environmental Science

Dr. Crimmins is on the faculty of the Department of Environmental Science at the University of Arizona and is a Climate Science Extension Specialist for Arizona Cooperative Extension. In this position he provides climate science support to resource managers across Arizona by assessing information needs, synthesizing and transferring relevant research results, and conducting applied research projects. His extension and research work supports resource management across multiple sectors including rangelands, forests/wildfire, and water resources as well as informing policy and decision makers. This work aims to support managers by increasing climate science literacy as well as developing strategies to adapt to a changing climate. He also serves as a drought monitoring expert on the Arizona Governor’s Drought Task Force and has worked with counties across Arizona to implement drought preparedness and impact monitoring plans. 

Publications

Greene, Christina, and M. Crimmins. Perceptions and Experiences With Drought and the Livestock Forage Disaster Program in Arizona. University of Arizona, 2024.
Walsh, Kathryn Bills, et al. What Does Resilience Mean to Ranchers. USDA, 2022.
Crimmins, M. Climate Change Made Arizona’s Heat Wave Worse. And It won’t Be the Last One. 2021.
Crimmins, M. NOAA Releases 1991-2020 Climate Normals Update. Arizona Rangelands - Quarterly Newsletter, 2021.
Crimmins, M., and T. Crimmins. The Ebb and Flow of Desert Rains and Blooms. Vermillion Flycatcher, 2021.
Brischke, A., et al. Financial Options for Livestock Producers During Natural Disasters. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Bulletin, 2020.
Weiss, J., et al. La Niña 2020-2021: An Overview of What It Might Mean for Arizona. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, 2020.
Brischke, A., et al. Monitoring Drought in Arizona. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Bulletin, 2020.
Brischke, A., et al. The U.S. Drought Monitor. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Bulletin, 2020.