As the week begins, we reflect on the great work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Dr. King was known for his non-violent ways to promote civil rights and his use of civil disobedience. He was a strategist as he chose how and where to hold protests. His actions were instrumental in passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the Fairy Housing Act of 1968. Sadly, his life was brutally cut short on April 4, 1968, at the age of 39. Although nothing can bring him back, there is an awe inspiring memorial in Washington D.C. to encourage all who visit to remain vigilant in working toward a more equitable Country, void of discrimination. I highly recommend viewing...

Erik Porse joined the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources on Jan. 11 as director of the California Institute for Water Resources.

Porse has built an outstanding career in water as a research engineer with the Office of Water Programs at California State University, Sacramento and an assistant adjunct professor with UCLA's Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. His research focuses on urban and water resources management. He specializes in bringing together interdisciplinary teams to investigate complex environmental management questions.

Porse earned a Ph.D. in civil and environmental engineering (water resources) from UC Davis and a master's degree...

UC ANR is excited to welcome Erik Porse as the director of the California Institute for Water Resources today (Jan. 11).

Porse has built an outstanding career in water as a research engineer with the Office of Water Programs at California State University, Sacramento and an assistant adjunct professor with UCLA's Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. His research focuses on urban and water resources management. He specializes in bringing together interdisciplinary teams to investigate complex environmental management questions.

Porse earned a Ph.D. in civil and environmental engineering (water resources) from UC Davis and a master's degree in public policy (science...

The California Institute for Water Resources invites submission of proposals to be considered for funding that will begin March 1, 2021.

This year, proposals are requested in the Junior Investigator category only. Funding is for up to two years. One-year proposals may request up to a total of $15,000, and two-year proposals may request up to $25,000 with a maximum of $15,000 in a given year.

Please note that the funding period may fluctuate and is contingent on state and federal budget appropriations. 

The 2020-21 water resources research proposals are due Oct. 30, 2020, at 5 p.m.

Download the full RFP and budget worksheets (