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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.
#171—December 2020
Challenges and Opportunities of International University Partnerships to Support Water Management
October 9, 2020 – General
The Universities Council on Water Resources is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2021-2022 Board of Directors. The Call for Nominations is now open and we are seeking candidates for three open positions. Service on the Board of Directors of UCOWR is a fantastic leadership opportunity as you help guide, direct, and […]
October 26, 2020 – Events
November 16th, 2020 Visit the Symposium YouTube playlist to view all of the presentations and the live panel discussion recording. We intuitively understand the link between soil and water, and researchers have demonstrated that land management practices impact water quality. Yet, soil health principles are underutilized for managing water resources. This symposium explored: What strategies […]
September 18, 2020 – Jobs
Position Summary: The Forestry Program in the School of Agricultural Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks applicants for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective January 1, 2021. The new faculty member will collaborate with SIU Forestry colleagues as well as synergize with scientists in the College of […]
Dr. Jonathan Yoder is the Director of the State of Washington Water Research Center and Distinguished Professor for Sustainable Development in the School of Economic Sciences at Washington State University. The UCOWR community is excited to welcome him as the current year President of our Board of Directors and have appreciated his ongoing engagement as a UCOWR delegate and UCOWR Board member over the years. Read Dr. Yoder's welcome message here.
Texas is a state of diverse landscapes and climates where the majority of land is privately owned and the population is increasingly urbanized. This presents challenges when discussing water and land resource management. Dr. Lucas Gregory and other Texas Water Resources Institute extension researchers and educators, several of whom grew up on Texas farms and ranches, recognize the need for pragmatic approaches that landowners can implement without undue burden.
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