UF Water Institute

The Water Institute is excited to announce Ashley Hennessey from UF IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences and Sam Howley from UF School of Natural Resources and Environment as the new 2026-2027 Water Institute Ambassadors! Their passion, skills, and experience will be critical in fostering a vibrant graduate student community in the water sciences.

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Whether it’s a stunning snapshot of your research, a dynamic shot of educational activities, or a moment captured during an outreach event, let’s highlight the incredible work being done at UF with the Water Institute Photography Contest! Capture the splash of incredible work being done throughout the summer with a chance to win exciting prizes.

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Curious about the Everglades and its restoration efforts? Then join Dr. Fred Sklar for his presentation, “The Complexities and Paradoxes that Underpin Everglades Restoration”, this Thursday at 3:00pm. Hear about current programs and potential future collaborations as part of this ongoing series.

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Have you read the Spring 2026 School of Natural Resources and Environment Niche Newsletter? Learn what is happening across the department, including a feature about the Water Institute BRIDGES webinar series, led by Dr. Nick Aumen, a Visiting Professor in SNRE.

The Spring 2026 edition of the SNRE niche is finally out! Read about what's happening across the School of Natural Resources and Environment, from student and faculty achievements to research, events, and community highlights.

Read the newsletter using this link: https://lnkd.in/eBevHT9F

Everglades restoration requires collaboration beyond academia. Building these connections is at the heart of the BRIDGES initiative, formed in partnership with UF School of Natural Resources and Environment.

The second workshop brought the cohort members to South Florida to meet with various organizations involved in restoration efforts. Through presentations, tours, and full-day discussions, the exchange of information showcased the potential role of academia in future restoration efforts.

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Capture the splash this summer with the Water Institute Photography Contest! Open throughout the summer, showcase your water-related research, education, or extension programs for a chance to win exciting prizes. Whether it’s a stunning snapshot of your research, a dynamic shot of educational activities, or a moment captured during an outreach event, let’s highlight the incredible work being done at UF.

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The Water Institute Summer Travel Awards are now open! Undergraduate and graduate students from any major can apply for financial support to present your research at a national or international conference.

Learn more & apply: bit.ly/WITravelAward

👏 Join us in celebrating our 2025 Water Institute Ambassadors Alexis Jackson & Lexi Bolger! From launching Hydro Highlights to leading Student Showcases, their impact on student research & outreach has been incredible. Thank you both, and best of luck with your future endeavors.

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With great sadness, we report the tragic loss of a member of the UF Water Institute community. Zamil Limon was a graduate student in the School of Geosciences at USF, where he was using GeoAI to advance our understanding of wetland change in Florida. He presented at the 10th Biennial Water Institute Symposium, where he was one of the student award winners. Tragically, Zamil and his close friend Nahida Bristy, a graduate student in the Department of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering at USF, were brutally murdered. We mourn their loss along with their families in Bangladesh and advisors, classmates, and friends at USF. If you would like to make a donation to assist the families during this inconceivably difficult time, please visit the GoFundMe page established for this purpose: https://gofund.me/77144d1f1.