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2020 Data Visualization Challenge

Utah Water Research Laboratory

Utah Water Research Lab Faculty Dr. Jeff Horsburgh, an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Utah State University, recently issued a challenge to USU students called the Cyberinfrastructure for Intelligent Water Supply (CIWS) Data Visualization Challenge.
AggieAir Demonstrates New GreatBlue Aircraft at "Drones in Ag" Day

Utah Water Research Laboratory

USU AggieAir, a research lab at the Utah Water Research Laboratory, and USU Aviation Technology recently held their "Drones and Ag" demonstration day at the USU Agricultural Experimentation Center. The event, which invited members of the public to attend with proper COVID-19 precautions, featured a demonstration of AggieAir's newest aircraft, GreatBlue, and showcased the future of drones in agriculture.
AggieAir Works with BLM to Assist Endangered Species

Utah Water Research Laboratory

The AggieAir Service Center recently traveled down to Vernal, UT to assist in a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funded project to estimate the colony size of white-tailed prairie dogs. The scientific imagery gathered will be used to help the BLM reintroduce the endangered black-footed ferret in the area, as white-tailed prairie dogs are a key component to the species’ survival.
Call for Pre‑Proposals for Water‑Related Research Benefiting Utah

Utah Water Research Laboratory

The Utah Center for Water Resources Research (UCWRR) at the Utah Water Research Laboratory (UWRL) is currently inviting pre-proposals from faculty members or affiliates at Utah’s institutions of higher education for Plan Year 2021–22 of the Utah grant program funded through an annual grant award from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as part of the federal Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (Program 104b), as amended. This program targets applied research that addresses water problems in Utah.
In Memoriam: Former UWRL & CEE Professor Gordon Flammer

Utah Water Research Laboratory

Renowned UWRL and CEE faculty member Dr. Gordon H. Flammer, 94, passed away on June 14^th, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona.
New Water Resources Management Textbook Co-Authored by Ryan Dupont

Utah Water Research Laboratory

UWRL faculty member R. Ryan Dupont recently published a new textbook with co-author Louis Theodore, an internationally recognized author and lecturer on chemical engineering and environmental protection topics. Dr. Dupont, a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been teaching and conducting research in environmental engineering at UWRL at USU for more than 35 years. His main research areas have addressed soil and groundwater bioremediation, stormwater management via green infrastructure, field remediation technology demonstration and treatment system performance verification, and water reuse technology performance and risks. He also served as Acting Director of the Utah Water Research Laboratory and as the Head of the Environmental Engineering Division for 10 years.
USGS Water Resources Research Institute Awards Through the UWRL

Utah Water Research Laboratory

Faculty members at the Utah Water Research Laboratory (UWRL) and Watershed Sciences at USU and at the University of Utah recently received project awards as part of the USGS 104b program administered by the Utah Center for Water Resources Research (UCWRR) housed within the UWRL. As one of 54 state-level water resources research institues in the US authorized by the 1964 Water Resources Research Act, the UCWRR supports water resources and environmental quality research, outreach and information dissemination in the State of Utah.
USU Professor David Rosenberg Spearheads ASCE Efforts to Encourage Research Reproducibility

Utah Water Research Laboratory

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recently announced a new program with the Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management that will recognize and reward authors who make their research results more reproducible. As an associate editor at ASCE and Professor in civil and environmental engineering at USU and the Utah Water Research Laboratory (UWRL) at USU, Dr. David Rosenberg was instrumental in creating this new program. He has been studying the importance of reproducibility in research results and advocating for the concept for years.
USU Students Win First ASDSO Student Dam Model Competition

Utah Water Research Laboratory

USU students Kyler Olsen, Braiden Amata, Jack Tousley, Kathryn Margetts, and their Technical Advisor Dr. Brian Crookston recently won the ASDSO’s first student dam model competition.
UWRL Faculty Member Ron Sims Highlighted For COVID‑19 Research

Utah Water Research Laboratory

UWRL faculty member Ron Sims was recently highlighted by the USU Office of Research for his work with fellow USU researcher Keith Roper.
UWRL Outstanding Student Spotlight: Ayman Nassar

Utah Water Research Laboratory

The UWRL likes to take a moment to highlight an outstanding student, faculty member, or alumni. This time our spotlight is on Ayman Nassar, a Ph.D. researcher studying Water Engineering at Utah State University.
UWRL Welcomes Two New Faculty Members

Utah Water Research Laboratory

Last spring, the UWRL and USU’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering began seeking bright, creative, and interdisciplinary researchers “whose research will yield more holistic approaches to solving water problems in natural, built, and/or agricultural environments” to “lead and develop the next generation of resilient solutions to water problems in these linked environments.” And despite a worldwide pandemic, we were able to welcome two such individuals to the UWRL in time for fall semester!
AggieAir Partners With UDWR, Forest Service, and GTAC to Aid in Recovery of Fishlake Streams

AggieAir

AggieAir recently partnered with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Forest Service Fishlake National Forest, and Geospatial Technology and Applications Center (GTAC) to aid in the assessment and recovery of three streams within the Fishlake National Forest. These three streams, Seven Mile Creek, Lake Creek, and lower Fish Creek, have known water quality and fishery issues from past grazing, forest fires, and water management.
USU Drones to Pave Way for More Drone Services in the Future

Mike Anderson

Having drones deliver your Amazon packages, or even take you to work, may seem like science fiction — but they could be just a couple of many services of the future.
AggieAir Partners With FAA & Industry Experts to Develop Drone Traffic Management System

Brittanie Carter

AggieAir^TM recently spent 10 days in Las Vegas, Nevada working with the FAA and other industry experts to create safety regulations and programs for drone services in the future. As a research center of the Utah Water Research Laboratory at Utah State University, AggieAir has been specializing in the development and use of small uncrewed aerial systems for collecting scientific imagery and data for the past 13 years.
Ayman Nassar Receives AWWA Intermountain Section Scholarship

Utah Water Research Laboratory

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) Intermountain Section has selected USU/UWRL graduate student Ayman Nassar to receive this year’s Eva Nieminski Honorary Graduate Science Engineering Scholarship. The scholarship was created “to encourage science education and training related to the field of conservation, water quality, supply, resources, reuse or treatment."
Blake Tullis Appointed New Interim Associate Vice President for Research

Utah Water Research Laboratory

UWRL faculty member and Associate Director Blake Tullis was recently appointed to the position of Interim Associate Vice President within the Office of Research.
Dr. Blake Tullis Appointed to the Utah Drinking Water Board

Utah Water Research Laboratory

UWRL researcher, USU professor, and Interim VP for Research,Blake Tullis, has been appointed to the Utah Drinking Water Board (DWB) for a 4-year term. The 9 members of the board are appointed by the governor. Dr. Tullis will fill the academic/research board member position previously held by UWRL faculty member David Stevens.
Dr. Jeff Horsburgh Announces Water Visualization Competition Winners

Utah Water Research Laboratory

Utah Water Research Lab Faculty Dr. Jeff Horsburgh, an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Utah State University, recently issued a challenge to USU students called the Cyberinfrastructure for Intelligent Water Supply (CIWS) Data Visualization Challenge. Beginning in December of 2018, and ending March 1^st 2019, the goal was to have students develop a visualization of high resolution water use data. These visualizations were focused on creating displays that would be helpful for either water users or water providers.
Eva Nieminski UWRL Outstanding Alumni Spotlight

Utah Water Research Laboratory

Each month the UWRL takes a moment to highlight a UWRL student, alumni, or staff, that has gone above and beyond in their research field and achievements. This month we are highlighting Eva Nieminski, a UWRL alumni known for her water quality research and extended service to the state of Utah.
Graduate Student Mahyar Aboutalebi Receives SPIE Award

Utah Water Research Laboratory

Graduate student Mahyar Aboutalebi recently received the Best Paper Award at the SPIE 'Autonomous Air and Ground Sensing Systems for Agricultural Optimization and Phenotyping IV' Conference in Baltimore, MD, April 2019. This is the second year in a row that Mahyar has received an award for an SPIE paper, since his entry last year was awarded runner up for Best Paper.
Hemp Research Underway at Utah State University

Utah Water Research Laboratory

Scientists at Utah State University are studying cultivation practices to optimize the yield and quality of hemp for botanical medicines.
Karl Christensen Awarded AWWA Intermountain Section Scholarship

Utah Water Research Laboratory

USU/UWRL graduate student Karl Christensen was recently awarded this year’s Graduate Science and Engineering Scholarship from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Intermountain Section. The scholarship was created “to encourage science education and training related to the field of conservation, water quality, supply, resources, reuse or treatment.”
Kenyan Delegation Visits the UWRL

Utah Water Research Laboratory

The UWRL recently welcomed a delegation of Kenyan dignitaries who were visiting USU to discuss development and use of the water that will become available with dam projects underway in Kenya. The USU agricultural extension office arranged the tour, which included the UWRL and USU’s experimental farm in Wellsville. The lab portion of the tour was hosted by UWRL faculty members involved in agricultural management and irrigation and hydraulics. Visitors included government leaders from the Kajaido area in Kenya and the East Africa Chamber of Commerce, along with staff members and others. Together they discussed water challenges, use, and development in Kenya, agricultural water management, and the potential for collaboration opportunities in the future.
Mac McKee Retires as the UWRL's Longest Serving Director

Utah Water Research Laboratory

After just over 16 years at the helm of the Utah Water Research Laboratory at Utah State University, Dr. Mac McKee will retire effective June 30, 2019. His tenure as Director of the UWRL began in April 2003, and since that time, he has worn the hats of administrator, professor, and researcher.