Watershed Science
Track Leader:
Mark Lubell
This track trains students in the principles of hydrology, climate as it
relates to water, water law, appropriate areas of public policy, and links
to ecology and soils. Water is a key resource in the western US and in much
of the developed World. Watersheds are the natural geographic unit for water
management and science, and encompass issues like water quality, water
supply, flood management, biodiversity, and climate change.
The multiple factors involved with watersheds provide experience for several
different career tracks. Students are likely to pursue careers in
water and watershed management, environmental consulting, government
agencies, and environmental non-profits. The track is also very good
preparation for graduate school in ecology, hydrology, environmental policy,
or especially interdisciplinary environmental management programs. Law
school is also a very good option for those students who take the
appropriate social sciences and law classes and electives.
Faculty perspective:
“The demand for water and conflicts of its uses continue to increase due to
climate change, population growth, and other factors. The water and
watershed science track will provide students with the knowledge they need
to pursue a professional or academic career in this expanding field.”
- Mark Lubell
Watershed Science
Track Requirements
Potential
Graduate Programs:
UC Davis Graduate Groups
(ecology, hydrology etc)
University of Michigan
School of Natural Resources
UC Berkeley Environmental
Sciences
Yale School of Forestry
Environmental science and
policy programs at Cornell, Duke