Tag Water Policy


CIROH Prepares for AGU25: Advancing Water Prediction and Connection Through Science

CIROH is building on the momentum of AGU24 as it prepares for AGU25 in New Orleans, where leaders in Earth and space science will gather under the theme “Where Science Connects Us.”


AWI Highlights Education and Outreach at Alabama Water Resources Conference

The Alabama Water Resources Conference united more than 360 professionals, researchers and students to share innovations, foster collaboration and advance solutions for Alabama’s water future.


CIROH 2025 Science Meeting: Research-to-Operations Breakthroughs and Outstanding Achievements

CIROH hosted its fourth annual Science Meeting September 15–18. The event brought together more than 220 researchers, federal partners and collaborators to share advances in water science, strengthen partnerships and accelerate the transition of research into operations.


CIROH AT AGU24: Advancing Water Prediction and Hydrology Research

CIROH showcased advancements in water prediction and hydrology research at the AGU 2024 meeting.


CIROH 2024 Science Meeting: A Collaborative Look Toward The Future of Water Research

The 2024 CIROH Science Meeting highlighted advances in hydrological forecasting, AI integration focused on collaboration, innovation, real-world solutions. Experts, federal partners, stakeholders discuss future of water research.


2024 CIROH@UVM All-Hands Meeting

BURLINGTON, Vermont — More than 60 people gathered at the University of Vermont (UVM) for the 2024 CIROH All-Hands Meeting, a day packed with research and discussions on flood prediction and response. The event brought together UVM’s CIROH faculty, students, staff, and regional stakeholders to explore how research can drive operational improvements. Research Highlights The…


Equitable Apportionment: The Wave of the Future in Interstate Water Disputes

Co-Authors: Bennett L. Bearden and Caleb T. Anderson Introduction The year 2021 will serve as a landmark moment for interstate water disputes and the application of the doctrine of equitable apportionment. During 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States (Court) ruled on two distinct interstate disputes: Florida v. Georgia and Mississippi v. Tennessee. The…


Freshwater Biology Students Prepare for National Meeting

As the spring semester ended, students invested in different areas of freshwater studies took the opportunity to show off their projects and presentation skills. Drs. Carla Atkinson, Arial Shogren and other faculty members from The University of Alabama’s Center for Freshwater Studies hosted the Freshwater Alabama Biology Symposium on the final day of the semester.…


AWI Spotlight: Bennett Bearden, J.D., L.L.M., J.S.D.

One of Alabama Water Institute’s foremost experts on water policy and law, Bennett Bearden is an associate research professor (adjunct) at The University of Alabama and special assistant to the state geologist. His experience spans more than 30 years in geosciences, law and policy in private practice, government and academia. He has spent more than…


AWI Spotlight: Dr. William Andreen, Edgar L. Clarkson Professor of Law

Bill Andreen is the Edgar L. Clarkson Professor of Law at The University of Alabama. He received his law degree from Columbia University School of Law and has an interest not only in climate change and water management, but also in numerous aspects of law such as administrative, environmental (both domestic and international), environmental federalism…