Events
Water Institute seminars, workshops and symposia bring together scientists, engineers, policy makers, water managers, industry representatives, lawyers, students and citizens to increase awareness of key water related issues, consider the challenges to water resources sustainability and explore solutions to the most pressing problems.
Upcoming Events
Carter Conference and Student Luncheon Session & Faculty Meet-and-Connect Opportunities
April 1-3, 2026 | J. Wayne Reitz Union
Save the date for the Center for African Studies’ annual Carter Conference, “African Waters: Ecologies and Identities in Africa’s Lakes, Rivers, and Oceans,” on April 2 and 3! This interdisciplinary conference will explore the importance and evolving meanings of water across the African continent.
In collaboration, the UF Water Institute will host a student lunchtime session and faculty meet‑and‑connect opportunities on April 1 for the community to engage with four visiting scholars from Africa. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for upcoming information.
BRIDGES Webinar Series
April 9, 2026, 3:00 pm | Zoom
Want to learn more about water management in Florida? Join Dr. Gina Paduano Ralph, a Lead Scientist at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District for her presentation, “Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) Framework to Restore, Protect, and Preserve America’s Everglades”. Dr. Paduano Ralph will provide a brief history of water management in Florida, the need for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), how science informs restoration decision-making, and highlight the mission of REstoration, COordination, VERifcation (RECOVER). The webinar will also feature a discussion of current and emerging science needs across the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers mission areas.
Registration is required for attendance.
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