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
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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#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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Kicking off our ⁦@USDA⁩ funded ⁦@USDA_SWF⁩ digital tools workshop with ⁦@openetdata⁩
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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 ⬇️
(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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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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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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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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Join us this Thursday, September 28, at 5:30 PM (PT) for a conversation w/Max Arax & Ellen Hanak. Arax will read from his acclaimed book,The Dreamt Land. Free & open to the public. @USDA_SWF  Register: brnw.ch/21wCXuA #UCMercedLibrary #UCMerced @PPICNotes @PPICWater
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A new exhibition, curated by Secure Water Future @USDA_SWF, is now on display on the 2nd floor of the Kolligian Library @ucmerced.  Details and more info: brnw.ch/21wCVfb: #UCMercedLibrary #UCMerced #exhibits #water
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We've been discussing Mark Arax's award-winning book, The Dreamt Land, ahead of his Sept 28th visit. He chronicles CA's ag history through interviews & resources. Register for his talk on historical memory, policy & water: brnw.ch/21wCJww #UCMerced #water
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A great upcoming event on Sept 28, 2023, via @ucmerced & @USDA_SWF: "Historical Memory, Policy, and the Future of Water in the Central Valley: A Conversation with Mark Arax and Ellen Hanak"
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Join us to listen and engage with UC grad students from around the state presenting on topics related to #wildfire and #water on the Tuolumne River watershed - 9/22 @ 12pm on zoom 🔥💦
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Today, @KJOsorioDiaz presented her work on a remote sensing tool for understanding and identifying opportunities for water management improvement in canal companies - the #YACUtool, as part of the @USDA_SWF project. – at Denver, CO
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Happening now: middle school students from Avenal and Sanger are kayaking at Lake Yosemite collecting water samples for @USDA_SWF’s Super Soaker Water Academy. What microorganisms will they find? 🦠🧫🔬
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