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UOG’s WERI recognized for outstanding achievements
Dr. Joseph Rouse, WERI faculty member, demonstrates water testing at a community outreach event. (Contributed Photo)
A recent evaluation from the U.S. Geological Survey names the University of Guam Water and Environmental Research Institute among the top water research institutes in the nation.
The evaluation covered 54 similar water research institutes and centers across the nation over the period of 2008 and 2010.
USGS, which provides grant funding for WERI, praised the institute for its “significant research accomplishments” and its “impacts on public policy and water management throughout the region.”
“I believe the success of our institute is due to our strong research, our community outreach, our students who train under very committed faculty, and university support” said Dr. Shahram Khosrowpanah, director of WERI.
USGS also commended WERI for its work in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia while remaining committed to focusing on the water problems of Guam, FSM, and CNMI. This is very important given that the water problems differ significantly between the areas.
«The tropical climate in the islands has a huge impact on water resources, and these varied island environments give researchers diverse project opportunities,» Khosrowpanah added.
WERI provides scientific advice to the public and private sectors. WERI›s recent accomplishments include: an aquifer geology map for use in the exploration and management of Guam›s groundwater; and a comprehensive archive of Guam›s hydrological data.
For more information about WERI, visit www.weriguam.org. (UOG)
