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Snow hydrology course students sit in a snow pit they dug at Snoqualmie Pass.

Apr 21, 2025

Into the snowpack

Snow hydrology class visits Snoqualmie Pass to dig snow pits, take measurements and learn in the field.
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Burnt forest landscape with charred trees

Sep 16, 2024

Blazing a trail with wildfire research

An increase in wildfires across the nation has sparked researchers to develop new technologies and hazard prevention protocols.
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Garden pathway with flowering bushes and trees on a sunny day.

Aug 27, 2024

Smarter irrigation for a greener UW

A new project combines satellite data with ground sensors to conserve water and create a more sustainable campus environment.
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An aerial view of Cle Elum Ridge

Aug 07, 2023

Balancing fire and ice

A team of hydrologists is working to safeguard the region's vulnerable water supply by managing the region's forests for both wildfire prevention and snowpack preservation.
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Pink dye released into water

Feb 01, 2023

Research with a splash of color

The phrase “a splash of color” took on a very literal meaning for a team of CEE researchers. Using environmentally safe pink dye, they are investigating the movement of water where a river flows into the ocean.
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Professor Jessica Lundquist and scientist Steve Oncley setting up a sensor

Dec 05, 2022

Snow sleuths

This fall, CEE researchers descended on a small town in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains to prepare for a winter of data-gathering to improve water resources modeling by investigating missing snow.
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