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.