UCI Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable & Able Leaders for Water Workshop Workshop Details:During this session, we hope to gather invaluable insights and suggestions from participants like yourself. Your expertise and experiences are crucial to shaping effective education, outreach, training, hiring, and career placement strategies for underrepresented groups in this sector. Important Information Regarding Participation:To enrich our…Continue Reading IDEAL PROJECT WORKSHOP: UCI Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable & Able Leaders for Water (5/23/24)
Speaking of Water Series: How much per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) do households contribute to municipal wastewater (3/8/2024)
How much per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) do households contribute to municipal wastewater Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are toxic, persistent, and hardly removed by traditional wastewater treatment approaches. As a result, their presence in wastewater could lead to environmental exposure through wastewater effluent and sludge, and challenge water recycling practices. While industrial emission is…Continue Reading Speaking of Water Series: How much per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) do households contribute to municipal wastewater (3/8/2024)
2023 Water Policy Forum (11/20/2023)
2023 Water Policy Forum (11/20/2023) The forum will be held Monday, November 20th, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the University of California, Irvine. Senator Min will moderate an expert panel featuring Megan Yoo Schneider (Board President of the Municipal Water District of Orange County), Paul Cook (General Manager of the Irvine Ranch Water…Continue Reading 2023 Water Policy Forum (11/20/2023)
Anteaters in Water (11/16/2023)
Anteaters in Water This event marks the first gathering of the Water UCI Leadership Board, “Anteaters in Water,” and Dr. David L. Feldman, the Director of Water UCI. The purpose of this event is to enhance networking opportunities in providing the chance to interact with a diverse group of water experts, including researchers, scientists, engineers,…Continue Reading Anteaters in Water (11/16/2023)
PFAS Stakeholder Meeting (11/2023)
PFAS Stakeholder Meeting Water UCI will be holding a meeting in the upcoming weeks with the Industry-University Cooperative Research Center to review the status of Water UCI’s PFAS project. This project focuses on water quality research and PFAS discharged to wastewater by residential channels. Learn about the EPA’s recent actions to report and respond to…Continue Reading PFAS Stakeholder Meeting (11/2023)
PEER2PEER Workshop (11/1/2023-11/3/2023)
PEER2PEER Workshop Dr. David Feldman, director of Water UCI, will be attending a PEER2PEER Workshop taking place on November 1st-3rd. The aim of this workshop is to examine transboundary water system challenges and opportunities to build a complete assessment strategy to combat vulnerabilities in Central Asian water systems. Find out more information on sustainable water management in…Continue Reading PEER2PEER Workshop (11/1/2023-11/3/2023)
Confidence-Building As A Means Of Addressing Trans-Boundary Water Conflicts: A Typology And Lessons (9/23/2023)
Confidence-Building As A Means Of Addressing Trans-Boundary Water Conflicts: A Typology And Lessons Prof. David L. Feldman, Water Center Director from the University of California, Irvine will be speaking in part of the 2023 Water for the Future Conference: From Scarcity to Sustainability…Continue Reading Confidence-Building As A Means Of Addressing Trans-Boundary Water Conflicts: A Typology And Lessons (9/23/2023)
Speaking of Water Series: Cows, Crops, and the Colorado: Thirsty Practices in a Time of Crisis (9/12/2023)
Cows, Crops, and the Colorado: Thirsty Practices in a Time of Crisis The unprecedented decline of the Colorado River has precipitated a crisis affecting the people and ecology that rely on this vital water source. While recent levels of rain- and snowfall have provided a temporary respite, addressing the causes and consequences of sustained reductions…Continue Reading Speaking of Water Series: Cows, Crops, and the Colorado: Thirsty Practices in a Time of Crisis (9/12/2023)
Rapid Response to the Norfolk Southern Chemical Spill and Chemical Fires in East Palestine, Ohio
Rapid Response to the Norfolk Southern Chemical Spill and Chemical Fires in East Palestine, Ohio In February 2023, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine Ohio touching off a series of fires and ultimately explosions of hazardous materials. This chemical spill and fires released hazardous materials into Ohio and Pennsylvania through air and waterways….Continue Reading Rapid Response to the Norfolk Southern Chemical Spill and Chemical Fires in East Palestine, Ohio
Water Rights and Water Wrongs: Rethinking Equity in California
Water Rights and Water Wrongs: Rethinking Equity in California Legally-established water rights have long been a foundation for allocation and adjudication of access to water in California. They have also been a focus for controversy between various groups over whose needs and uses should prevail. This panel explores current issues in water rights including how…Continue Reading Water Rights and Water Wrongs: Rethinking Equity in California