Arid and Semi-Arid Agriculture
We develop the foundation for the successful future of agricultural production in arid landscapes.
Learn moreClimate Change and Drought Impacts
We seek to understand climatic impacts on arid and semi-arid ecosystems and work to increase their resilience.
Learn moreCritical Zone Science
We examine subsurface processes and ecosystem-climate interactions crucial to our natural habitat.
Learn moreEnvironmental Quality, Justice and Health
We engage with impacted communities in scientific research to answer the questions they have about their environment.
Learn moreMicrobial Ecology
We address the urgent need to understand the composition and function of this microscopic world and their global impacts.
Learn morePollution Dynamics
We research the intricate transportation, transformation and fate of contaminants to better understand pollution.
Learn moreRemediation, Reclamation and Restoration
We develop science-based remediation, reclamation and restoration methods to transform impacted lands into productive ecosystems.
Learn moreWater Quality, Security and Sustainability
Check out our Science Spotlights to see snapshots for the field, lab and beyond to learn more about the kind of research and outreach we do in our department.