Find out what our students, faculty, staff, and alumni are doing to make a positive difference on our campus, in our community and state, and around the world.
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CONSERVE and USDA Partner to Advance Water Quality and Soil Science
A new research program is bringing three distinct projects to working landscapes across the Southeast, from aquifer modeling to on-farm rivercane restoration to mapping underground root systems to advance the science of natural erosion control and watershed protection.
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Shaped by Water: From Marr’s Spring to a Global Water Research Institute
In 1827, the location of The University of Alabama was influenced by the presence of a critical water resource called Marr’s Spring. Nearly 200 years later, the University is at the center of water research advancing science, technology and policy to create a more secure and sustainable water future for the nation and the world.
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UA’s Colton Byrne Selected 2026 Goldwater Scholar for Marine Geology Research
Colton Byrne has been named a 2026-2027 Goldwater Scholar for his first-of-its-kind research on seafloor sediments near Thwaites Glacier, work that is helping scientists better understand Antarctic glacial recession and sea-level rise. Byrne conducted the research under Dr. Rebecca Totten, a CONSERVE Faculty Fellow and a Goldwater Scholar herself.
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USGS Director Tours UA Water Research Hub, Praises Partnerships and Programs
U.S. Geological Survey Director Dr. Ned Mamula visited The University of Alabama’s campus in late April, touring the USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility, NOAA’s National Water Center and all three Alabama Water Institute research entities. The visit deepened a growing partnership and sparked new conversations about the future of the nation’s critical water resources.
Newsletters
AWI Newsletter
QuarterlyThe AWI Newsletter informs about current projects, activities and events facilitated by the AWI. It is sent out regularly via the AWI listserv and available in print in different locations across the UA campus.
NEWSTide
MonthlyNEWSTide is our brief update about news that may be of interest to congressional staff, key federal and state leaders, as well as local partners and members of industry.
Podcast
The AWI Podcast features conversations with our experts, partners, faculty, and students, highlighting groundbreaking research that’s shaping the future of water.
WaterWorks
AWI’s monthly seminar series,WaterWorks: Conversations at the Intersection of Water, Science and Society, features water experts and researchers from UA and across the country.
Events
AWI hosts and participates in a variety of events throughout the year, including conferences, workshops, educational fairs, and academic lectures.
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Spotlights
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U.S. News Highlights UA’s Growing Water Research Impact
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New CIROH Research Awards Advance NextGen Water Prediction
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White Joins CIROH as Associate Director of Science and Research Operations
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Building Leaders in Hydrology: Alam’s Journey from Tuscaloosa to Tenure
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AI-Powered Water Research: Undergraduate Program Prepares Future Hydrologists
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From Postdoc to Pioneer: Dr. Ryan Johnson’s CIROH Journey Toward Hydrology Leadership