Open Science: Open Data, Open Models, …and Open Publications?

This commentary explores the challenges and opportunities associated with a possible transition of Water Resources Research to publication model where all articles are freely available upon (“Gold” open access). It provides review status access publishing models, summary community input, path forward for AGU leadership. The decision convert is framed by mix finances values. On one hand, challenge define who pays, how, what we can do improve affordability publishing. other increase extent which science accessible. next steps include an incisive analysis financial feasibility different cost weighing burden against desire further advance science.