We study how water and ecosystems interact within watersheds to sustain water resources and ecosystem health.
Understanding Water in Complex Landscapes
Our researchers investigate how hydrological processes—such as soil moisture, plant evapotranspiration, fluvial and riparian dynamics, and water redistribution—shape ecosystems and water availability. Much of this work focuses on dryland environments, where water scarcity makes every drop matter.
Modeling Change for Sustainable Management
Our teams examine the biogeochemical processes that govern watershed function and use advanced modeling to simulate these interactions. The insights gained guide sustainable water management strategies that balance human needs with ecosystem health and resilience.
Faculty
Scott A. Bonar
Unit Leader and Professor
Arizona Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
David Moore
Professor, Natural Resources and the Environment
Program Chair, Watershed Management and Ecohydrology
