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The Peak Water Research Hub (PEAK) focuses on the interconnectedness of complex ecosystems. From mountain research stations to the Great Salt Lake, PEAK drives interdisciplinary research at the mountain-water nexus with a holistic watershed approach.

Water research at the University of Utah cuts across domains from hydrology to toxicology to environmental humanities. Researchers examine the health and sustainability of watersheds, the role of contaminated water in disease, and innovative policy approaches for solving water access issues.

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The Wallace Stegner Center 31st Annual Symposium - America’s Public Lands: At a Crossroads?

Thursday, March 19 2026 - Friday, March 20 2026

The Wallace Stegner Center’s 31st annual symposium will focus on one of the most pressing issues of our time: the future of our public lands. This is a vital issue locally and regionally. From stark shifts in law and policy regulating the designation and use of public lands to ongoing demographic and economic changes in the American West, from conflicts over recreation to wildfire and other growing threats, the way we use and protect public lands continues to rapidly evolve as the region does too.

For more information, please visit event's website
Spring Runoff Conference | Utah State University

March 24-25, 2026 | Cache Event Center

The USU Spring Runoff Conference is an annual gathering that provides a forum for interdisciplinary sharing of ideas on water-related issues in Utah and the Intermountain Region. Topics encompass all aspects of water science, ecology, policy, engineering, and management.

USU and the Northern Utah Water Users are jointly hosting the conference which will be held at the Cache County Event Center.

For more information, please visit USU event's website
Wilkes Climate Summit

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Join climate scholars, policymakers, investors, philanthropists, and NGOs on May 13, 2026 from 8:30am to 5pm for the fourth annual Wilkes Summit!

For more information, please visit Wilkes's website

Water Research

The University of Utah is dedicated to solving complex water issues through research that encompasses hydrology, toxicology, and environmental humanities. This work focuses on ensuring watershed health, understanding the role of tainted water in public health, and developing effective policies for equitable water access.

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