Linking water leaders of today,
developing water leaders of tomorrow
The Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) was founded in 1964 as an expansion of the Universities Council on Hydrology. UCOWR is a consortium of academic institutions and affiliates invested in water resources research, education, and outreach. Our inclusive organization values membership from research universities, undergraduate institutions, tribal colleges, historically black colleges and universities, and Hispanic-serving institutions.
UCOWR News & Announcements
Texas Water Resources Institute announces 3 full-time positions
November 22, 2025 – Jobs
Texas Water Resource Institute announces 3 full-time positions in the watershed management space. See the position descriptions below with a link for additional details. ———- Job Title: Program Specialist 1. This is an entry level position focused on field work and data analysis. Plan, prepare for, and perform water sample collection, streamflow measurements and field data […]
UCOWR National Water Webinar: Scaling solutions: Beneficially utilizing treated produced water for agriculture with Dr. Joseph Burke and Dr. Katie Lewis
October 14, 2025 – General
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY and UNIVERSITIES COUNCIL ON WATER RESOURCES PRESENT Scaling solutions: Beneficially utilizing treated produced water for agriculture with Dr. Jospeh Burke and Dr. Katie Lewis Date: Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 Time: 12pm – 1pm central time Location: Microsoft Teams Webinar This virtual event is free and open to the public. Click here to […]
Water Data Forum Free Webinar Series: Data-Driven Approaches to Understanding Emerging Contaminants
August 26, 2025 – Events, General
Water Data Forum is an interactive web series convened by Cleveland Water Alliance, CUAHSI, and the Water Environment Federation to demystify topics of water data for a broad professional audience. Topics in this free, virtual forum range from specific technologies to broader application spaces, exploring the full breadth of the world of water data. The […]
UCOWR President 2025- 2026
Lucas Gregory – UCOWR 2025-2026 Board President
Dr. Lucas Gregory, UCOWR President for 2025-2026, brings a wealth of leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and a proven dedication to UCOWR and the collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to problem solving so valued in our community.
In the Spotlight
Dr. Ximing Cai—University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Ximing Cai receives our 2024 Warren A. Hall Medal, UCOWR's prestigious lifetime achievement award. Dr. Cai is widely recognized for his remarkably multidisciplinary approaches to problem solving in water resources systems, leading to significant advances in water-related research, modeling, policy, and management practices in the U.S. and internationally.
UCOWR Membership
Membership Benefits Include:
- Reduced publication fees and access to the Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education, the only peer-reviewed water resource journal focused on applied research, policy, education, and extension.
- Discounts for our dynamic UCOWR/NIWR Annual Conference featuring career development, skill building, and research exposure.
- Connection to a growing network of over 65 institutions nationwide who are leading the way in water research, education, and policy.
- Opportunity to serve as a UCOWR delegate and have a voice in the governance of UCOWR (1 lead delegate and up to 7 additional voting delegates).
- Eligibility to make nominations for UCOWR Board of Directors.
- Eligibility to make nominations for annual UCOWR Awards.
- Opportunity to be recognized for outstanding career achievements through our prestigious annual awards and scholarships.
- Advertisement of graduate assistantships and other student opportunities via our website.
Membership can be purchased in four levels:
- Annual: $600
- Two years: $1150
- Three Years: $1650
- Permanent: $12,000
Membership is based on the fiscal year: July 1 – June 30.
For additional information, call UCOWR at (618) 536-7571 or email ucowr@siu.edu.
Academic Institution Membership
Membership Benefits Include:
- Reduced publication fees and access to the Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education, the only peer-reviewed water resource journal focused on applied research, policy, education, and extension (8 copies for small organizations, 16 for medium organizations, 32 for large organizations and 64 for very large organizations).
- Discount on registration fee for our dynamic UCOWR/NIWR Annual Conference featuring career development, skill building, and research exposure for all your organization’s staff.
- Connection to a growing network of over 65 institutions nationwide who are leading the way in water research, education, and policy.
- Opportunity to be recognized for outstanding career achievements through our prestigious annual awards and scholarships.
Membership rates:
Small Organizations (1–99 employees):
- Annual: $600
- 2-years: $1150
- 3-years: $1650
Medium Organizations (100–999 employees):
- Annual: $1350
- 2-years: $2600
- 3-years: $3750
Large Organizations (1000–9999 employees):
- Annual: $2700
- 2-years: $5200
- 3-years: $7500
Very Large Organizations (10000+ employees):
- Annual: $5400
- 2-years: $10400
- 3-years: $15000
Membership is based on the July 1 – June 30 fiscal year.
For additional information call UCOWR at 618-536-7571 or email ucowr@siu.edu.
Membership Benefits Include:
- Reduced publication fees and access to the Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education, the only peer-reviewed water resource journal focused on applied research, policy, education, and extension.
- Discount on registration fee for our dynamic UCOWR/NIWR Annual Conference featuring career development, skill building, and research exposure.
- Connection to a growing network of over 65 institutions nationwide who are leading the way in water research, education, and policy.
- Opportunity to be recognized for outstanding career achievements through our prestigious annual awards and scholarships.
Individual Membership Dues
- Domestic: $135
- Foreign: $165
