Parton discusses climate research in USA Today and The Water Report

In USA Today, Parton discussed how climate change is complicating the winter sports industry. Rising temperatures are making conditions more difficult for ski resorts by reducing snowpack, influencing where people choose to travel.

"We've seen increases in temperature, which leads to all sorts of events that impact snowpack," Parton said. "People respond with where they book, and where they choose to go is sensitive to how much snow resorts are getting."

Parton and the advocacy group Protect Our Winters, warn that worsening climate change could significantly limit outdoor recreation, particularly snow sports.

Additionally, Parton collaborated with other scholars on "Coordinating Water Resources Management in the Treasure Valley, Idaho" for The Water Report. The article emphasizes the importance of properly managing the Treasure Valley's water. With less water available and many different groups managing it, Western U.S. water managers face growing conflict. However, a new interdisciplinary research team called Immerse is working with the Treasure Valley community to address these challenges through collaboration, shared language and data-driven solutions.

Parton's passion for nature can be traced back to his childhood in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Now based in Boise, he finds new inspiration in Idaho's scenic backdrop, from skiing at Bogus Basin to biking along the Boise River, he is in the perfect location to inform his research.

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