DHS: Division of Hydrologic Sciences

The mission of the DHS is to improve society's fundamental knowledge and understanding of hydrologic systems and to encourage more effective and efficient management of water resources... more

Research Science Themes

Browse DHS projects by scientific theme.
Aquatic Systems
Cryosphere
Geochemistry & Water Quality
Groundwater Modeling
Hydrogeology
Surface Water Hydrology
Vadose Zone Hydrology

Research Programs

Learn more about the scientific programs and research topics DHS scientists are working on.

Faculty, Staff, and Students

Find contact information, publications, and profiles of DHS employees.
Research Faculty
Staff & Hourlies
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Graduate Student Programs

DHS faculty offer courses and graduate assistantships at UNR and UNLV.
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Labs and Capabilities

DHS offers unique experimental testing facilities and services for design, sampling, monitoring, analysis, and data interpretation.
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NICE Net

Nevada Integrated Climate & Evapotranspiration NetworkNICE Net
Nevada’s first and only weather station network focused on measuring and reporting climate in agricultural areas.

Nevada Water Resources Institute

Solving Critical State Water Problems
DRI's Nevada Water Resources Research Institute
Quality research and dedication to science has established DHS as Nevada's Water Resources Research Institute.

Graduate Student Education

Hydrologic Sciences and Water Mgt.
Hydrologic Sciences Graduate Program
DHS faculty teach in both UNR's Hydrologic Sciences and UNLV's Water Resources Management Graduate Programs.