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About Peak Water Sustainability Engine

The Peak Water Sustainability Engine (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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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
2026 CIROH Developers Conference

May 27 - 29, 2026 | Salt Lake City, Utah

CIROH is proud to host the 4th annual Developers Conference at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. The conference will be held from May 27 to May 29, 2026. The training tracks for this year’s conference are Flood Inundation Mapping, Hydro Modeling, Machine Learning, HydroInformatics, and Social Science & Communication. Conference details will be updated when event registration opens in February 2026.

For more information, please visit event'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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For more information, please contact Marian Rice.