Human and Hydrologic System Science
NM WRRI has a long history of being at the forefront of improving human and natural systems approaches to hydrologic research. The Institute actively pursues and supports work that recognizes the interconnectedness between New Mexicans and our water resources.
Faculty and Student Water Research Grant Programs
NM WRRI provides support for water-related research through its Faculty Water Research Grant Program. Funds are made available through the institute’s federal base grant (Section 104B of the Water Resources Research Act – [Public Law 109-471]) and through state appropriations. These “seed money” projects allow New Mexico university faculty to pursue critical areas of water resources research while providing training opportunities for their students.
When funds are made available, usually through the New Mexico State Legislature, the NM WRRI supports the Student Water Research Grant Program. These awards support the training of New Mexico’s future water experts through grants to university students throughout the state for their water-related research projects.
New Mexico Universities Produced Water Synthesis Project
In this project, we will explore the possibility and usefulness of developing a hybrid, multi-method dynamic simulation modeling approach that considers both aggregate feedback and heterogeneous nature of the produced water problem.