A Dacula resident who is a University of Georgia professor and a nationally recognized expert on climate will lead an effort at the Rowen development to study how early stage development can affect not only the land and water, but also the local weather.
J. Marshall Shepherd will lead the two-year Hydrometeorology and Land Cover Change Observational Study, or HALOS for short, at the Rowen site. The Rowen Foundation is teaming up with UGA on the study, which officials expect will help shape climate-resilient infrastructure development in Georgia.
“Rowen is leading the way when it comes to developing a community where sustainability and environmental stewardship are core principles, integrated into site planning and future developments,” Shepherd, who has a doctorate in physical meteorology from Florida State University, said…