Welcome to the UF Water Institute

Convening interdisciplinary research and collaborative solutions for a sustainable water future.

Who We Are

The University of Florida Water Institute convenes interdisciplinary, multi-stakeholder talent by building internal and external partnerships to address urgent water challenges. With our community, we work towards advancing a sustainable, resilient, and equitable water future both locally and globally through research, statewide convening, workforce development, and expert assistance.

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Impact Spotlights

See our UF water community in action.

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Recently graduated Ph.D. student Judyson de Matos Oliveira on the left with team member on the right with both soil sampling.

From Soil Samples to Statewide Solutions: Water Institute Research Award Recipient Advancing Precision Irrigation

How can Florida vegetable growers manage water more efficiently? Water Institute-supported research by Dr. Judyson Oliveira, a Research Assistant Scientist in the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, is providing the foundation for a statewide subirrigation recommendation tool.
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Water Institute Team Awarded $1.79M NSF Grant for AI-Powered Environmental Forecasting

The Water Institute convened an interdisciplinary team that has secured an NSF award, which will leverage the University of Florida HiPerGator supercomputer to improve predictions of coupled water and carbon dynamics and support better environmental decision making.
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Water Institute Welcomes New Administrative Assistant to the Team

The Water Institute is excited to welcome Michelle Robinson as the new Administrative Assistant. With her experience, Michelle will become a core part of the Water Institute’s growth and ongoing commitment to convening a multi-stakeholder community focused on interdisciplinary water research.
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20 Years of Impact

70+

Interdisciplinary Sponsored Projects

Coordinated or assisted by the Water Institute.

$55M+

In Secured Funding

For interdisciplinary projects coordinated or assisted by the Water Institute.

400+

Affiliate Faculty

From more than 80 academic units across UF.

Collaborate With Us

Find your pathway to engaging with the Water Institute.

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Faculty and Staff

Developing innovative, interdisciplinary knowledge and solutions for complex water challenges through intentional, cross-departmental collaboration.

Students

Building a vibrant, interdisciplinary student community through research collaborations, professional development, recognition of excellence, leadership opportunities, and more.

Partners

Advancing a sustainable, resilient, and equitable water future both locally and globally with collaborative partnerships and stakeholder engagement.

Water Institute Events

Open our events in the UF Calendar system.

September 17

3:00 PM | Grinter 404 & Zoom

“Day Zero Lessons: Invasive Alien Plants as Water–Fire Risk Multipliers” – Dr. Tatenda Dalu

Join the Water Institute, the Center for African Studies and its NRM-SSI Africa Working Group for a seminar by Dr. Tatenda Dalu, an environmental biologist and freshwater ecologist at Stellenbosch University in South Africa.

September 23

10:30 AM | Reitz Union Matthews Suite & Zoom

Water Institute Faculty Orientation

Hear about benefits to Water Institute affiliation, ways to engage, and opportunities for faculty and their students. This event is hybrid with limited space. Registration is required and lunch is provided for in-person attendees.

October 8

3 PM | Zoom

“Observations on STA Performance and Downstream Recovery” – Dr. John Juston

This monthly BRIDGES webinar is brought to you in collaboration with the UF School of Natural Resources and Environment. Registration required.

October 13

4:30 PM | Keene Faculty Center at Dauer Hall

Water Institute Awards Ceremony

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Water Institute alongside this year’s recognition and achievements during the Water Institute Awards Ceremony followed by a reception.

November 17

9:00 AM | Career Connections Center Connections Room

Water Institute Student Showcase

Curious about water-related research being conducted by the Water Institute community?
Join us for a multi-part event containing a workshop, networking lunch, student presentations, and a keynote speaker – more details to be released soon.

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