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Mike Pease serves as Lecturer and Associate Dean of Faculty Development, Research, and Interdisciplinary Initiatives at Central Washington University, specializing in water resources and physical geography within semi-arid environments. His work addresses critical sustainability challenges across western U.S. watersheds including Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Environmental Resources and Policy (concentration: Environmental Policy and Administration) from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
Dr. Pease's research centers on river basin management, water marketing, and Endangered Species Act applications, driven by his self-described identity as a "desert rat." He champions active pedagogy through field-based projects and problem-based learning curricula development. His scholarly focus integrates legal, policy, and educational dimensions of water resource sustainability.
Analysis of his publications (2006-2019) reveals consistent exploration of Supreme Court water rights decisions, tribal justice frameworks, drought preparedness systems, and geospatial decision support tools. Key thematic trends include interstate water compacts, unadjudicated basin management, and innovative geography education methodologies emphasizing experiential learning.
In his administrative capacity, Dr. Pease leads university-wide faculty development, research enhancement, and interdisciplinary collaboration initiatives from Dean Hall 130E, maintaining active engagement in both academic scholarship and institutional leadership.
