Desert Research Institute
Desert Research Institute
Research Themes Vadose Zone Hydrology
Vadose Zone Hydrology is the study of water movement from ground surface to the water table. This very broad subject area in the Division of Hydrologic Sciences (DHS) helps to understand diverse environmental processes such as runoff potential, evapotranspiration, infiltration, and groundwater recharge. The vadose zone moderates many near-surface processes, including those that affect contaminant transport from surface sources, impacts from wildfires and ecological services. DHS faculty approach this broad subject area through basic and applied research across Nevada, the western US and elsewhere, and they collaborate with other talented faculty across DRI, and from other Universities.
DHS research projects related to "vadose zone hydrology" are listed below. |
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Landscape and the Environment
Applying science to environmental issues such as climate change, water recharge, flooding, and contaminant transport.
Solving Critical State Water Problems
Quality research and dedication to science has established DHS as Nevada's Water Resources Research Institute.
Hydrologic Sciences and Water Mgt.
DHS faculty teach in both UNR's Hydrologic Sciences and UNLV's Water Resources Management Graduate Programs.