@AlabamaWater

AWI's research focuses on earth systems science, water resource management, sustainable waterways, water quality and biological diversity of aquatic systems.

 Tuscaloosa, AL
awi.ua.edu
Joined May 2018
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How can young scientists help improve flood forecasting, protect communities and save lives? Our newest AWI Podcast episode shares the perspective of a Summer Institute student, Danna Villarreal. 🎧 LISTEN: alabamawater.libsyn.com/ep-3… #WaterPrediction #STEM
Danna Villarreal, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Arkansas

ALT Danna Villarreal, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Arkansas

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🎧 Listen to Ep. 34: alabamawater.libsyn.com/ep-3… 📩 Learn about our education programs and sign up for NEWSTide: awi.ua.edu/research/educatio…

Alabama Water Institute: Ep. 34: Inside the Summer Institute: A...

How can young scientists help improve flood forecasting, protect communities and save lives? In this episode of the AWI Podcast, we talk with Danna Villarreal, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of...

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Reminder! Join us for WaterWorks with Dr. Xingyuan Chen, chief data scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. 📅 Friday, Oct. 23 🕛 Noon to 1 p.m. 📍 2009 North Lawn Hall 🍿 Come early for refreshments!
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Alabama Water Institute retweeted
Global Water Security Center@GWSCatUAOct 21
Reservoir shortages, heatwaves, and shifting rainfall patterns are creating new challenges across Central Asia. Explore GWSC’s 2027 outlook on water, agriculture, and energy security. See the full product at ua-gwsc.org/central-asias-wa… . #WaterSecurity #CentralAsia #EnergySecurity
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Students can’t choose a career they’ve never heard of. Worlds of Work, or WOW, career expo is changing that for West Alabama’s ninth graders. Learn more about WOW in a quick 2-minute recap video: youtu.be/hsDrR_C5VF8 #WorldsOfWork #WaterScience #AlabamaWorkforce
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CIROH at The University of Alabama@UA_CIROHOct 19
We’re hiring a DevOps Engineer II at The University of Alabama to help support CIROH research cyberinfrastructure: cloud (AWS/GCP), JupyterHub, CI/CD, and IaC for national water modeling. 🔗 careers.ua.edu/jobs/developm…
we're hiring join our team

ALT we're hiring join our team

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Can AI help guide experimental design for hydrologic and biogeochemical modeling? Dr. Xingyuan Chen, chief data scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, explains. 📅 Friday, Oct. 23 🕛 Noon to 1 p.m. 📍 2009 North Lawn Hall 🍿 Come early for refreshments!
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A sea disappeared in one generation. Hydrologic archaeology is a new way to ask how. Watch the full WaterWorks talk with Ed Clark, director of the NOAA National Water Center and deputy director of the NOAA Office of Water Prediction: youtu.be/I3wTmNGdPxM #WaterScience

Hydrologic Archaeology: What if Forecasting Tools Could Look Backwa...

Operational forecasting systems increasingly combine numerical mode...

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Alabama Water Institute retweeted
Global Water Security Center@GWSCatUAOct 14
Happy #TeamTuesday! Please join us in welcoming Spencer Livingston to the Global Water Security Center as our new Assistant Director of Technology.
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Global Water Security Center@GWSCatUAOct 14
Water is more than a resource. As Mexico faces growing water stress, pressure on Río Grande treaty deliveries continues to rise. Swipe to explore impacts on agriculture, stability, and cross-border relations by 2035. See more on this product here: ua-gwsc.org/mexico-2035/
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Our CONSERVE Research Group is working to bring native rivercane back and recently completed a restoration project in Spanish Fort, Alabama, in partnership with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. awi.ua.edu/2026/10/02/riverc… 📸 Photo: Jason Martin #WaterQuality
Areal view looking upstream of the CONSERVE and ADEM project site after planting.

ALT Areal view looking upstream of the CONSERVE and ADEM project site after planting.

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What can a city's wastewater tell us about public health? Quite a lot. Tomorrow, Dr. Joe Brown, director of the University of North Carolina Water Institute, explains. 📅 Tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 9 🕛 Noon to 1 p.m. 📍 2009 North Lawn Hall 🍿 Complimentary refreshments served
WaterWorks Flyer with photo of Dr. Joe Brown and his talk title: Unlocking the Potential of Environmental Surveillance to Find out What Works in WASH

ALT WaterWorks Flyer with photo of Dr. Joe Brown and his talk title: Unlocking the Potential of Environmental Surveillance to Find out What Works in WASH

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CIROH at The University of Alabama@UA_CIROHOct 7
Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 National Weather Service SCOuT program! UA students interested in gaining hands-on experience with the National Weather Service are encouraged to apply by Friday, Oct. 30. 🔗 Learn more and apply: weather.gov/education/scout
The Student Career On-Site Training Program (SCOuT) is an unpaid volunteer program that offers students an opportunity to experience the wide variety of careers available to prospective meteorologists and hydrologists within NOAA and the NWS.

ALT The Student Career On-Site Training Program (SCOuT) is an unpaid volunteer program that offers students an opportunity to experience the wide variety of careers available to prospective meteorologists and hydrologists within NOAA and the NWS.

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Alabama Water Institute retweeted
Global Water Security Center@GWSCatUAOct 6
Collaboration, innovation, and a surprise visit from Big Al! Last week during GWSC's All Hands gathering at @UofAlabama, teams shared project updates, explored new forecasting applications, and strengthened partnerships that drive our mission forward. #WaterSecurity #TeamTuesday
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Alabama Water Institute retweeted
CIROH at The University of Alabama@UA_CIROHOct 6
Dr. Melissa Kenney smooths the transition from research to data products by providing processes such as DARTS that center the user experience and test how well a product’s visualization improves users’ understanding. 🔗 Read more at the link below awi.ua.edu/2026/10/02/social…
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What can a city's wastewater tell us about public health? Quite a lot. Join Dr. Joe Brown, director of the University of North Carolina Water Institute as he explains. 📅 Friday, Oct. 9 🕛 Noon to 1 p.m. 📍 2009 North Lawn Hall 🍿 Complimentary refreshments #WaterQuality
WaterWorks Flyer with photo of Dr. Joe Brown and his talk title: Unlocking the Potential of Environmental Surveillance to Find out What Works in WASH

ALT WaterWorks Flyer with photo of Dr. Joe Brown and his talk title: Unlocking the Potential of Environmental Surveillance to Find out What Works in WASH

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Our CONSERVE Research Group is growing. Welcome Dr. Hazhir Karimi, postdoctoral researcher, who brings GIS and geospatial science expertise to watershed and ecosystem health work in Alabama and West Florida. Learn more: awi.ua.edu/2026/09/30/karimi… #WaterScience #WaterQuality
Dr. Hazhir Karimi standing outdoors in a suit jacket and light colored shirt wearing glasses.

ALT Dr. Hazhir Karimi standing outdoors in a suit jacket and light colored shirt wearing glasses.

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As Ukraine rebuilds, resilience planning can help communities prepare for future flooding, wildfires, and energy challenges. Explore key findings from GWSC at a Glance: Ukraine 2035. Read the full product blog here: ua-gwsc.org/ukraine-rebuildi… #GWSC #Ukraine2035 #WaterSecurity
Map of Ukraine showing population density, major waterways, and conflict-affected regions.

ALT Map of Ukraine showing population density, major waterways, and conflict-affected regions.

Flooded communities along a river, illustrating disaster resilience and flood risk in Ukraine.

ALT Flooded communities along a river, illustrating disaster resilience and flood risk in Ukraine.

Hydropower facility and reservoir, highlighting future electricity demand and energy resilience challenges.

ALT Hydropower facility and reservoir, highlighting future electricity demand and energy resilience challenges.

Wheat field illustrating risks to agricultural production from dry spells and conflict-related disruptions in Ukraine.

ALT Wheat field illustrating risks to agricultural production from dry spells and conflict-related disruptions in Ukraine.

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GWSC Deputy Director Kate Brauman spoke at @AlabamaWater's WaterWorks series on Friday. Her talk examined the links between nature, resilience, and water resources. She will expand on this work as the 2026-27 Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Water at McGill University.
WaterWorks event sign displaying “Bridging the Gap From Ecosystem Services to Water Security” outside the seminar venue.

ALT WaterWorks event sign displaying “Bridging the Gap From Ecosystem Services to Water Security” outside the seminar venue.

Dr. Kate Brauman presents research on ecosystem services and water security to an audience during a WaterWorks seminar.

ALT Dr. Kate Brauman presents research on ecosystem services and water security to an audience during a WaterWorks seminar.

Attendees gather in a lecture hall before a WaterWorks presentation at The University of Alabama.

ALT Attendees gather in a lecture hall before a WaterWorks presentation at The University of Alabama.

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Atmospheric rivers can end a drought or cause a flood, sometimes in the same storm season. Dr. Marty Ralph shares the difference and how @UA_CIROH is helping strengthen those connections and advance operational hydrology. 🎧 Listen: alabamawater.libsyn.com/ep-3… #WaterScience
Dr. Marty Ralph wearing a suit standing behind a podium on stage.

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