Student Research Support Opportunity

This year the WRRC is trying something new by focusing its 104b grants program on student research projects. The program, authorized under the Water Resources Research Act, Section 104(b) and funded through the U.S. Geological Survey, provides small grants for research that explores new ideas to address water problems in Arizona and expands understanding of water and... Read More

"Growing with Water" Photo Contest

Photographers of all skill levels, are encouraged to use their imaginations to capture the theme of "Growing with Water". Submissions can be in either urban or rural Arizona settings... flowers to farms, backyard and community gardens to vast agricultural fields, urban landscapes to mountain hideaways, it's up to you! Get creative with interesting photo... Read More

Desert Landscaping Website Launch

Are you ready to imagine, design, and plant your water-smart landscaping? The UA Water Resources Research Center's new Desert Landscaping website has tools and tips to help. The mobile-friendly site emphasizes arid-adapted gardening and features a "Plant Selector" tool to help you find the right plants for your landscaping project.

The Desert... Read More


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This year the WRRC is trying something new by focusing its 104b grants program on student research projects. The program, authorized under the Water Resources Research Act, Section 104(b) and funded through the U.S. Geological Survey, provides small grants for research that explores new ideas to... more
This fall groundwater is getting a surge of overdue attention from scientists and water professionals, who aim to raise awareness of this “invisible” resource. The Water Resources Research Center’s director, Sharon B. Megdal, has been involved in two separate but related... more
The Water Resources Research Center Highlights handout offers a quick and easy way to review the many accomplishments of the WRRC throughout 2015. It includes an overview of engagement locations, outreach activities, programs, online tools and more.  For more detailed information, check out... more
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Upcoming Events

Wednesday
Oct 5 2016
Experts in the field of water efficiency are invited to submit abstracts for the ninth annual WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition, slated for October 5-7, 2016 in... more
Thursday
Oct 6 2016
12:00 pm
Speaker:  Chris Magirl, Ph.D., Studies Chief, USGS   Presentation: Dam Removal and River Restoration of the Elwha River, Washington: Lessons learned five... more
Friday
Oct 14 2016
12:00 pm
Time/Location: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. / ENR2 Room S225 (1064 E. Lowell Street)  Speaker:  Dr. Fernando González Villarreal, Institute of Engineering,... more
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