Utah State University researchers provide the state with informed and unbiased expertise on Utah’s shared resources to clarify the impact of past and potential actions. Here are some of the many Institutes, Centers, and Programs helping to pave the way in Water research.
Center for Colorado River Studies
The Center for Colorado River Studies is the nexus for innovative research, teaching, and outreach that informs management of the Colorado River and other major rivers of the American Southwest.
Center for Water-Efficient Landscaping
The Center for Water Efficient Landscaping (CWEL) is a research and outreach center designed to improve the efficient use of water for landscape irrigation and promote water conservation through scientifically-sound landscape management practices.
Extension Water Quality
USU Extension’s Water Quality program offers information and resources about how and why water quality matters, and how water can be protected.
Utah Drought Program
The Utah Drought Program operates through USU Extension and helps Utahns find ways to conserve water. Utah Drought includes various resources, including conservation at home, in the garden and on the range.
Utah Water Research Laboratory
The Utah Water Research Laboratory (UWRL) conducts practical research throughout the world directed at solving water-related problems, informing water policy and management, and training the next generation of water experts.
Utah Water Watch
Utah Water Watch (UWW) is a water quality education and data collection program within USU Extension that seeks to increase awareness about the importance of water quality and promote stewardship of Utah’s aquatic resources.