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M.S. positions in Aquatic Ecology and Water Resources Engineering

The Center for Watershed Sciences (CWS; https://watershed.ucdavis.edu) at the University of California, Davis invites applications for 2-3 funded M.S. research positions. The graduate student researchers will collaborate with CWS researchers and with biologists and engineers at the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) to design and conduct a research project that addresses high-priority knowledge gaps pertinent to water operations, aquatic ecosystem management, and/or fish conservation in Central California.

Recap of 2025 Adaptive Management Forum

The 2025 Adaptive Management Forum brought together scientists, managers, and policy experts to talk about how to make smarter decisions for the Delta’s ecosystems. Missed it? The recording’s on YouTube. The keynote speaker, Karrigan Börk, UC Davis law professor and Director of the Center for Watershed Sciences, highlighted (1) how laws can help or get in the way, (2) how dealing with uncertainty and risks is important, and (3) what other areas of law have lessons we can use in adaptive management.

Job Opportunity – Water Training Coordinator

Academic Coordinator II - Water Training CoordinatorPOSITION OVERVIEWSalary range: The salary range for this position is $84,246 -$164,103
“Off-scale salaries”, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experienceAPPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: October 17, 2025

Fish Passage Conference 2026

International Fish Passage Conference 2026 

The International Fish Passage Conference will be hosted at UC Davis on May 4–8, 2026 at the UC Davis Conference Center. The conference dates back to 2011 and is intended to bring together engineers, biologists, and others with an interest in river restoration, particularly with respect to ecological connectivity and fish passage issues. The conference mission is to advance the science and practice of fish passage by providing a forum where researchers, managers, practitioners, and policy makers can share ideas, experiences, and advances.

Announcing the 2025-2026 UC Davis Institute of the Environment Earth and Environmental Climate Justice Scholars

Meet the Next Generation of Environmental Solutions Leaders

The Institute of the Environment's Earth and Environmental Justice Scholars cohort for the 2025-2026 academic year has been announced! The Environmental Faculty Fellows and Scholars Program supports scholars – from undergraduate and graduate students to faculty and professional researchers – throughout their careers at UC Davis.