Arid Hydrology and Water Systems
Arid region studies for water resources management
Arid region studies for water resources management
The Arid Hydrology and Water Systems program primarily focuses on developing resilient water management practices while considering present and projected future water demands and supplies in Far West Texas.
Dr. Palmate’s research addresses issues arising from climate change, land use/cover change, and different management practices on the water balances and hydrologic components in arid and semi-arid regions of the Southwestern United States.
We focus on hydrology in arid regions, and transboundary water resources planning and management. To accomplish this vision, we are committed to
- Encouraging professional development for graduate students and post-doctoral research associates and cooperative partnerships with regional stakeholders, national and international agencies and institutes.
- Excellence in technical research and professional services for the assessment of surface water and groundwater availability
- Using innovative science-based solutions for integrated water resources management
- Encouraging professional development for graduate students and post-doctoral research associates and cooperative partnerships with regional stakeholders, national and international agencies and institutes.
Projects
Managed Aquifer Recharge – A Powerful Tool for Conjunctive Management of Water Resources
Research for alternative methods to flood mitigation in Texas and beyond
Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program – Regional Groundwater Availability Study
An integrated approach to identifying and assessing priority transboundary aquifers
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Diversifying the Water Portfolio for Agriculture in the Rio Grande Basin
Optimizing available water resources in the Rio Grande Basin
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Sustainable Water Resources for Irrigated Agriculture in a Desert River Basin Facing Climate Change and Competing Demands
Achieving sufficient water despite dwindling supplies, competing demands and changing climates
Faculty
Santosh Palmate, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Arid Hydrology and Water, Texas A&M AgriLife Research
Eric Luera
Technician I
