John Fleck

John Fleck is director of the University of New Mexico's Water Resources Program. Fleck is Professor of Practice in water policy and governance in the university's Department of Economics and has been the Water Resources Program's writer-in-residence since January 2015. For 25 years, he covered science and the environment for The Albuquerque Journal. He is author of The Tree Rings’ Tale, a children’s book about the climate of the West. 

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Mexico: A Vital Water Partner

By John Fleck / On February 8th, 2017
The last decade has seen a remarkable shift to the better in the relationship between the United States and Mexico over their shared water resources. But that positive turn is now under threat as the change in U.S. administration imposes an unexpected “reset” in the relationship between the two nations.
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Island Press Holiday Gift Guide 2016

By Katharine Sucher / On December 14th, 2016
This holiday season, give the gift of an Island Press book. With a catalog of more than 1,000 books, we guarantee there's something for everyone on your shopping list. Check out our list of staff selections, and share your own ideas in the comments below.  For the OUTDOORSPERSON in your life:

Vin Scully and the Importance of Doing Work

By John Fleck / On November 15th, 2016
I’d like to tell a Vin Scully story. Growing up in Southern California in the 1960s, radio was a backdrop to our lives. It was the AM radio era, and KFI 640 was often on in the house, whatever they were playing. I loved radio. I would listen to whatever, fascinated by the magic.

Election 2016: If Island Press Authors Advised the President

By Katharine Sucher / On September 23rd, 2016
In honor of the first presidential debate tonight beteween Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, we asked Island Press authors: "If you were advisor to the president, what would your top priority be and why?" Check out their answers, in their own words, below. 

Q&A with John Fleck

By Katharine Sucher / On August 29th, 2016
Read a Q&A with John Fleck, author of Water is for Fighting Over...and Other Myths about Water in the West.