Dr. Court leads an innovative extension-research program focused on the intersection of economics and the environment, promoting a systems thinking approach to understand and solve complex water challenges.

Dr. Smidt leads an innovative teaching-research program focused on water sustainability and water policy. His programs demonstrate an amazing and exemplary commitment to teaching and student development.

Dr. Qiu’s research lies at the intersection of landscape ecology, ecosystem services, global change, and sustainability science. He seeks to unravel how global environmental change affects hydrologic ecosystem services, and what management and intervention strategies can sustain future freshwater supplies.

Dr. Krimsky provides leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of water resources Extension programs, with an important and timely focus on coastal water quality and harmful algal blooms.

Dr. Denslow’s research centers on environmental toxicology with an emphasis on water contaminants. She is a pioneer in integrating molecular mechanisms to help define how contaminants are affecting the health of aquatic organisms.

Dr. Reisinger’s research focuses on nutrient and energy dynamics of freshwater ecosystems and how these dynamics are affected by human activities on the landscape.