Arid and Semi-Arid Agriculture
![We research soil in arid and semi-arid agriculture](https://environmentalscience.cales.arizona.edu/sites/swes.cals.arizona.edu/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/Arid_Semiarid_Agriculture.jpg?itok=vDmONChc)
We develop the foundation for the successful future of agricultural production in arid landscapes.
Learn moreClimate Change and Drought Impacts
![We study climate change and drought impacts in Arizona and beyond](https://environmentalscience.cales.arizona.edu/sites/swes.cals.arizona.edu/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/Climate_Change_Drought_Impacts.jpg?itok=b4BYRqnq)
We seek to understand climatic impacts on arid and semi-arid ecosystems and work to increase their resilience.
Learn moreCritical Zone Science
![We research the Earths critical zone](https://environmentalscience.cales.arizona.edu/sites/swes.cals.arizona.edu/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/Critical_Zone_Science.jpg?itok=eBp_slfm&c=53b67507d4466b8661e77e413b52d647)
We examine subsurface processes and ecosystem-climate interactions crucial to our natural habitat.
Learn moreEnvironmental Quality, Justice and Health
![We research environmental quality, health and justice in local communities](https://environmentalscience.cales.arizona.edu/sites/swes.cals.arizona.edu/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/Environmental_Quality_Health_Justice_0.jpg?itok=dnEsjX51)
We engage with impacted communities in scientific research to answer the questions they have about their environment.
Learn moreMicrobial Ecology
![We research microbes in the environment](https://environmentalscience.cales.arizona.edu/sites/swes.cals.arizona.edu/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/Microbial%20Ecology%20Research.jpg?itok=Nh_lkLAo)
We address the urgent need to understand the composition and function of this microscopic world and their global impacts.
Learn morePollution Dynamics
![We study pollution dynamics](https://environmentalscience.cales.arizona.edu/sites/swes.cals.arizona.edu/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/Pollution_Dynamics.jpg?itok=FrOkuscO&c=53b67507d4466b8661e77e413b52d647)
We research the intricate transportation, transformation and fate of contaminants to better understand pollution.
Learn moreRemediation, Reclamation and Restoration
![We research remediation, reclaimation and restoration of landscapes](https://environmentalscience.cales.arizona.edu/sites/swes.cals.arizona.edu/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/Remediation_Reclaimation_Restoration.jpg?itok=pjuRJs_L)
We develop science-based remediation, reclamation and restoration methods to transform impacted lands into productive ecosystems.
Learn moreWater Quality, Security and Sustainability
![We research water quality](https://environmentalscience.cales.arizona.edu/sites/swes.cals.arizona.edu/files/styles/uaqs_card_image/public/Water%20Quality_Security_Sustainability_Research.jpg?itok=zUtOp0TR&c=60c8a2f68c7e9531be48b35199e8075b)
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