Linking water leaders of today,
developing water leaders of tomorrow
The Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) was founded in 1964 as an expansion of the Universities Council on Hydrology. UCOWR is a consortium of academic institutions and affiliates invested in water resources research, education, and outreach. Our inclusive organization values membership from research universities, undergraduate institutions, tribal colleges, historically black colleges and universities, and Hispanic-serving institutions.
Latest Journal Issue
#175—April 2022
Central Topic:
Open Submission Issue
UCOWR News & Announcements
Job Opening: Director for the California Institute for Water Resources
May 16, 2022 – Jobs
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), a statewide program with local development and delivery, is seeking a Director for the California Institute for Water Resources. The Institute is the California hub for the national network of water research institutes supported by the federal Water Resources Research Act of 1964. Location Headquarters: […]
Job Opening: Project Scientist – Climate and Agriculture (UC Merced) AP# 21-62
April 8, 2022 – Jobs
Location Headquarters: UC Merced, Sierra Nevada Research Institute, Merced, CA Position Overview Purpose: The Project Scientist will lead research and development of locally relevant, agricultural decision support tools that can effectively integrate weather and climate information. The Project Scientist will also assist project team to disseminate tools to give California agriculture a competitive edge in increasing […]
Reminder – UCOWR will post grad assistantships for our members
September 15, 2021 – Jobs
Send us a PDF or link to your grad assistantship announcements and we’ll post them here!
UCOWR President 2021-2022
Kelly Cobourn – UCOWR 2021-2022 Board President
Kelly has served on the UCOWR Board of Directors since 2016, and has been a valuable and engaged member of the team throughout her tenure. She was integral to the development and implementation of the 2017 UCOWR Strategic Plan, and has served every year on UCOWR conference and award committees, as well as consistently engaging in ongoing UCOWR Board meetings and projects. We appreciate her input and service to our UCOWR community and look forward to her leadership as UCOWR President during the 2021-2022 year.
In the Spotlight
UCOWR Delegate News—Kofi Akamani - Southern Illinois University
Dr. Kofi Akamani, UCOWR Delegate at Southern Illinois University (SIU), has been invited to help write a chapter on ecosystems for the Fifth National Climate Assessment. The report examines how climate change affects human and natural systems, and is the government’s premier report on climate change impacts, risks and adaptation across the nation. Akamani is an Associate Professor in the College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences at SIU.
UCOWR Membership
Membership Benefits Include:
- Reduced publication fees and access to the Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education, the only peer-reviewed water resource journal focused on applied research, policy, education, and extension.
- Discounts for our dynamic UCOWR/NIWR Annual Conference featuring career development, skill building, and research exposure.
- Connection to a growing network of over 65 institutions nationwide who are leading the way in water research, education, and policy.
- Opportunity to serve as a UCOWR delegate and have a voice in the governance of UCOWR (1 lead delegate and up to 7 additional voting delegates).
- Eligibility to make nominations for UCOWR Board of Directors.
- Eligibility to make nominations for annual UCOWR Awards.
- Opportunity to be recognized for outstanding career achievements through our prestigious annual awards and scholarships.
- Opportunity to receive a scholarship for a graduate student (from your institution) to attend the WaterSmart Innovations Conference through our partnership with Southern Nevada Water Authority.
- Advertisement of graduate assistantships and other student opportunities via our website.
Membership can be purchased in four levels:
- Annual: $600
- Two years: $1150
- Three Years: $1650
- Permanent: $12,000
Membership is based on the fiscal year: July 1 – June 30.
For additional information, call UCOWR at (618) 536-7571 or email ucowr@siu.edu.
Academic Institution Membership Form 2021
Membership Benefits Include:
- Reduced publication fees and access to the Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education, the only peer-reviewed water resource journal focused on applied research, policy, education, and extension (8 copies for small organizations, 16 for medium organizations, 32 for large organizations and 64 for very large organizations).
- Discount on registration fee for our dynamic UCOWR/NIWR Annual Conference featuring career development, skill building, and research exposure for all your organization’s staff.
- Connection to a growing network of over 65 institutions nationwide who are leading the way in water research, education, and policy.
- Opportunity to be recognized for outstanding career achievements through our prestigious annual awards and scholarships.
Membership rates:
Small Organizations (1–99 employees):
- Annual: $600
- 2-years: $1150
- 3-years: $1650
Medium Organizations (100–999 employees):
- Annual: $1350
- 2-years: $2600
- 3-years: $3750
Large Organizations (1000–9999 employees):
- Annual: $2700
- 2-years: $5200
- 3-years: $7500
Very Large Organizations (10000+ employees):
- Annual: $5400
- 2-years: $10400
- 3-years: $15000
Membership is based on the July 1 – June 30 fiscal year.
For additional information call UCOWR at 618-536-7571 or email ucowr@siu.edu.
Membership Benefits Include:
- Reduced publication fees and access to the Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education, the only peer-reviewed water resource journal focused on applied research, policy, education, and extension.
- Discount on registration fee for our dynamic UCOWR/NIWR Annual Conference featuring career development, skill building, and research exposure.
- Connection to a growing network of over 65 institutions nationwide who are leading the way in water research, education, and policy.
- Opportunity to be recognized for outstanding career achievements through our prestigious annual awards and scholarships.
Individual Membership Dues
- Domestic: $135
- Foreign: $165
