Aquatic Ecology & Toxicology
Studying and understanding the complex relationships between animals, microorganisms, nutrients and other chemicals in water helps us find ways to minimize our impact on the environment.
Groundwater & Hydrogeology
Groundwater hydrologists (also known as hydrogeologists) study the movement, availability, and chemistry (quality) of groundwater resources.
Hydrology & Water Modeling
Hydrologists work to understand and predict water flow using computer models so that this resource can be better managed for everyone who uses it.
Water Quality & Chemistry
The amount of minerals and other matter dissolved in water determines how that water can be used.
Watersheds / Remote Sensing / GIS
Water research is often focused around watersheds and includes management and modeling of water quality and quantity. Remote sensing tools and geographic information systems (GIS) are invaluable in watershed-scale research.
Water Resources & Climate Change
The Earth's climate controls the availability of water for agricultural producers, energy providers, water suppliers, natural resource managers and others.
Water Availability & Conservation
Methods for conserving water in agriculture and urban areas will become even more important as our world population increases.
Water & Society
Water research must include water policy, economic incentives and other human dimensions to provide realistic science and practical solutions to today’s problems.
