Underground Water Study
Underground Water Study
DRI scientists are studying underground water distribution

Water has always been a precious commodity in our desert community. DRI’s Dr. Michael Young and other local scientists from UNR and UNLV are studying how underground water distribution in soil affects our daily lives. Young explains that soil structure has changed over time due to climate change, population boom, and through the actions of residents.

Information gathered during this study will be used to educate our desert society to the ecological changes to the coming years.

Project Highlights

Connections from this study will help the general public in the future by way of:

  • Regional flood control
  • Flooding issues
  • Flood control structures

Collaborators

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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.