Sean passed away on January 2nd, 2020 in a ski accident at Alta, Utah. He is sorely missed by his family, friends and fellow scientists. We continue to honor his beautiful mind and wild spirit by supporting the things he cared about most—his kiddos Behr Izen (7), Ruby Aven (5) and Evy Lyla (2) and the science he was so passionate about.

His community shared their support in an educational scholarship fund for Behr, Ruby and Evy. The outpouring was so generous, it surprised all in the amount of $, but not in the amount of love and admiration that was communicated. His wife Britta has invested the funds in their entirety and is committed to spending the money solely on educational pursuits in the spirit in which they were donated.

And recently, colleagues from UAF and UofU dedicated their most recent isotope publication to Dr. Sean Brennan. Check it out here.

Sean’s Obituary

Landscapes, Ecosystems, & Natural Resources

Human communities need reliable access to fresh water, food, and energy. These are critical services ecosystems provide to society but they emerge from the complex interactions among climate, landscapes, and biological communities.

My research focuses on quantifying and understanding these relationships to conserve and manage our natural resources better, especially in the face of ongoing, rapid environmental change.

All photography provided by Sean Brennan unless stated otherwise