Growing up in Cuenca, Ecuador, Fabián Quichimbo was always fascinated by the source of its renowned clean water, which originates from mountain ecosystems called páramos. Curious about what makes it so pure and how it is distributed throughout the city…

Four affiliate faculty members have been chosen for the 2026-2029 Faculty Advisory Committee term starting this Spring semester.

The collaboration, commitment, and contributions of Dr. Tracy Irani were celebrated at her December retirement party. A founding member of the FloridaWCA, Dr. Irani served…

The Water Institute hosted its 2025 Fall Student Showcase, bringing together students, faculty, and staff for a full day dedicated to professional development, research communication, and interdisciplinary engagement.

The Water Institute is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ivelisse Ruiz Bernard as the new Administrative Assistant. Ivelisse brings a passion for community engagement, education, and supporting research.

When Adeyinka Ayodele arrived at the University of Florida in January 2025, he brought with him years of experience in landscaping, agricultural education, and environmental stewardship.

Curious about the UF Water Institute BREWS Cohort and their work on persistent contaminants in wastewater and biosolids? Then dive into how the cohort is developing innovative solutions for sustainable wastewater and biosolids management in an article written by WI Communications Intern Kamila Koralasbayev in partnership with TESI.

This year marks the first of a new plenary format for the now three-day UF Water Institute Biennial Symposium. In this session, three leading voices will come together for engaging presentations about science communication, storytelling, and collaboration with a space for reflection and questions.

Wearing chest-high waders, Chamoda Dissanayake sloshes through the cool water, feeling the squishy, yielding earth and slippery, tangled plant life brush against her with each step. Gripping the long-handled dipper, she lowers it into the water to collect a water sample to…

Five emerging leaders in water and climate science showcased their cutting-edge research, applied science, and new tools at the FloridaWCA hosted webinar.