Fast facts & stats
In the Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability, the Watershed Science and Sustainability program prepares you to understand and address today’s freshwater challenges. Build the knowledge and skills to help protect water resources and the landscapes that depend on them.
Use Colorado’s Rocky Mountains and High Plains as living laboratories while gaining hands-on experience in the field, classroom, and lab. Along the way, you’ll study water governance, sustainability, data science, and technical tools that prepare you to tackle complex water issues.
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Choose from three specialized concentrations within the major.
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Qualify for two professional hydrologist certifications with this degree.
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Explore Colorado ecosystems and watersheds through the Watershed Practicum, an immersive, one-week field experience.
What do I study in Watershed Science and Sustainability?
Water
Snow
Humans
Glaciers
Plants
Fire
Protect Earth's Watersheds
Learn what it means to study and protect this critical natural resource.
Program highlights
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Conduct Research
SUPER Program
The Skills for Undergraduate Participation in Ecological Research Program provides sophomores and juniors with hands-on research experience through mentorship from scientists in the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory.
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Meet Your People
WESS Club
The Watershed-Ecosystem Science and Sustainability Club brings together students who are passionate about sustainability and watershed science. The club offers opportunities for networking, volunteer work, and leadership.
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Hands-on Learning
Lab and Field Courses
Take learning beyond the classroom with Warner College’s field-based courses. Gain hands-on experience and build career-ready skills while exploring Colorado’s mountains, rivers, plains, and beyond.
Alumni
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Concentrations
- Watershed Science
Focus on hydrology, snowpack, water quality, and land-use impacts to solve complex water challenges. - Watershed Data
Combine watershed science with data science and statistical tools for informed water decision-making. - Watershed Sustainability
Study the human dimensions of water management through policy, equity, and sustainability.
Common minors
Admissions information
Ready to become a Watershed Science and Sustainability major? Get all of the information that you need to apply to the program.
