Rosemary Carroll

Rosemary Carroll is a Research Professor in Hydrology at the Desert Research Institute (DRI), where she contributes to the Graduate Program of Hydrologic Sciences. Her work focuses on understanding complex water systems, particularly in mountainous and snow-dominated regions of the western United States.

Dr. Carroll's educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Hydrology from the University of Nevada, Reno (2010)
• M.S. in Hydrology from the University of Nevada, Reno (1999)
• B.S. in Physics from Bates College, Lewiston, Maine (1989)

Dr. Carroll's research spans multiple dimensions of hydrological science, with particular expertise in groundwater-surface water interactions and integrated watershed modeling. Her work addresses critical challenges in water resources management through:

• Numerical modeling of groundwater and surface water interactions
• Application of MODFLOW and MODSIM for water rights transfers
• Investigating climate impacts on mercury transport and bioaccumulation
• Developing integrated models to understand climate-vegetation-hydrology linkages
• Incorporating remote sensing data into hydrological model evaluation
• Using stable isotope techniques to trace water sources and pathways

Her research emphasizes snow-dominated headwater systems and agricultural hydrology, with growing attention to the implications of climate change for water security in the western United States.

Analysis of Dr. Carroll's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals several key trends:

• Increasing focus on groundwater dynamics in mountain systems as climate buffers
• Development of novel isotope techniques for understanding water sourcing and age
• Examination of how declining snowpack affects streamflow and water availability
• Integration of physical hydrology with ecological and social dimensions
• Application of advanced modeling approaches to address water resource challenges

Dr. Carroll actively collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions through the Watershed Function Science Focus Area, contributing significantly to our understanding of mountain hydrology and informing water management decisions in snow-dependent regions.