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.
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Faculty, Staff, and Students

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

DHS faculty offer courses and graduate assistantships at UNR and UNLV.		 › Learn More

Labs and Capabilities

DHS offers unique experimental testing facilities and services for design, sampling, monitoring, analysis, and data interpretation.		 › Learn More
 

SEPHAS Program

Landscape and the Environment
DRI SEPHAS Program Applying science to environmental issues such as climate change, water recharge, flooding, and contaminant transport.

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