Secure Water Future is a USDA-funded collaborative led by Dr. Joshua Viers at UC Merced & joined by investigators across the semi-arid Southwestern U.S.

Joined May 2022
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29 May 2024
How many graduate students does it take to change a flat tire?
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1 May 2024
The @USDA_NIFA-funded Secure Water Future partnered with @ucmerced @ucmgraddiv to host @PHDcomics to enhance science communication and literacy. Read about it here: ucm.edu/7hfoo0
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My research group is looking for a postdoc interested in disturbance hydrology. The position will focus on synthesis and modeling impacts of climate and other disturbances on watershed processes with a focus on developing nature-based climate solutions. DM/email for more info!
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18 Apr 2024
We’re excited to partner with @ucmerced @ucmgraddiv to bring @PHDcomics to Merced for science communication programming, kicking off at an elementary school. The @USDA_NIFA-funded SWF works to engage the next gen of water leaders. Science literacy is a huge part of our work!
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9 Apr 2024
#NSFfunded #REU Site: Interdisciplinary Biological Engineering and Science Training (I-BEST) 10 weeks at @ucmerced Focus areas - biophysics, biochemistry, molecular biology, developmental biology, biomaterials, and bioengineering i-best.ucmerced.edu Undergraduates - apply!
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8 Apr 2024
Judging has commenced at the Aqua Arcade Game Jam co-hosted by the @ucmerced Game Development Club and @USDA_NIFA-funded Secure Water Future. Students spent the weekend developing water-themed games.
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5 Mar 2024
Spotted downtown Merced! Register for the @USDA_NIFA-funded SWF Game Jam @ucmerced the weekend of April 5. Limited to 60 registrants. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Kicking off our ⁦@USDA⁩ funded ⁦@USDA_SWF⁩ digital tools workshop with ⁦@openetdata
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27 Jan 2024
Have you see the Secure Water Future Year 2 Report? We’re proud of what our collaborators in California, Utah, and New Mexico have accomplished with @USDA_NIFA funding. securewaterfuture.net/output…

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Cancel your February 7 plans! Right before you attend our @UclaWater's talk w @khalidkosman in person at 1, you can jump on Zoom (or in Riverside in person) to hear from @AlvarEscriva ⬇️
10 Jan 2024
(UC)LA area folks, join us for our winter seminar w/ @luskincenter 4 weeks from now (Feb 7) featuring @khalidkosman of @cee_stanford. "Consolidations and Operationalizing Equity in the Drinking Water Sector" Register below for in person (lunch included) eventbrite.com/e/wrg-and-lci…
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If you live/work around Merced and deal with water and climate, this data tools workshop is for you. Please share among interested colleagues and make sure to register!!!
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Wanna learn how are we making systems research more actionable using online collaborative models? Stop by our poster at #AGU23 , Water and Society (H23W- 1864 , 2:10 pm - 6:30 pm). @WaterModeler @USUClimateAdapt @USDA_SWF @USUWaterLab
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Congrats to @UCMerced @UCMEngineering Civil and Environmental Engineering Prof. Colleen Naughton (@naughtoncc) on her inclusion in the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists' (AAEES) (@AAEESdotORG) 40 Under 40 Program. Read more: ucm.edu/1DhGfA
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15 Nov 2023
We have a packed room at the 2nd State of the Tulare Basin Conference. Speakers are discussing SGMA, Flood-MAR, and MLRP as climate solutions. This event was organized by @USDA_SWF @ucanr and @TulareBasin. Thanks to @USDA_NIFA for the support.
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Grab the last few tickets for the 2nd State of the Tulare Basin Conference, we have a great line of speakers talking about SGMA, Flood-MAR, MLRP as climate solutions. Organized by @USDA_SWF @ucanr and @TulareBasin. Thanks to @USDA_NIFA for the support. eventbrite.com/e/state-of-th…
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🗣️Join us for the Panel: Launching a Career in AgTech after Graduation. Whether you're a current student or a recent graduate, this event will provide you with the information and inspiration you need to kickstart your career in AgTech. Register at bit.ly/47b3plI #AgTech
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BioSCape field campaign launched this month in South Africa! This partnership between the US and South Africa aims to advance technology to study and understand the patterns and drivers of biodiversity using one of the world’s most biologically diverse regions as a living
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@USDA_SWF, in partnership with @ucanr and @TulareBasin, is happy to announce the 2nd State of the Tulare Basin Conference on Wednesday November 15, 2023, see the link below for draft agenda and registration, hope to see you all there! eventbrite.com/e/state-of-th…
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29 Sep 2023
Last night marked an engaging dialogue on critical water resources and the path toward sustainable agriculture. Thanks to everyone who joined the insightful conversation featuring Mark Arax and Ellen Hanak!
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27 Sep 2023
EVENT | Water is the most precious and debated resource in the Central Valley. On 9/28, @USDA_SWF and @ucmercedlib co-host a discussion with @EllenHanak and Mark Arax about the future of water and history's role in shaping #CAwater policy. Register: bit.ly/3PwcUVj
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