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Winter view of the Rio Grande, Mesilla Valley, southern New Mexico.

credit: James Hogan

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The Water Sustainability Program (WSP) at the University of Arizona provides science-based technical, economic, legal, and policy expertise necessary for water development, use, and conservation in a rapidly growing, increasingly urban state. WSP aims to strengthen research, outreach, and education efforts in the water resource area at the University of Arizona to help ensure a sustainable, high-quality water supply for economic development and enhanced quality of life for all of Arizona. The Water Sustainability Program is a university-wide collaboration of scientists and educators that is coordinated by five University of Arizona water centers. Stronger relationships across disciplines result in interdisciplinary research and innovative solutions to real-world problems in the state. More information about WSP

The Engineering Research Center (ERC) for Environmentally Benign Semiconductor Manufacturing is developing the science, technology and educational methods needed to lead the semiconductor industry on environmental issues.

The NSF Science and Technology Center for Sustainability of semi-Arid Hydrology and Riparian Areas (SAHRA) focuses on developing an integrating, multidisciplinary understanding of the hydrology of semi-arid regions.

The Superfund Basic Research Program (SBRP) focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to environmental research and education by applying biomedical and environmental research conducted by the program to the improvement of human health and the environment.

The Water Quality Center (WQC) focuses on immediate questions of potable water quality, undertaking research that spans water security, agricultural, commercial and industrial contaminants, wastewater and mining discharges, as well as issues surrounding potable water.

The Arizona Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) promotes understanding of critical state and regional water management and policy issues through research, community outreach and public education.