University of Maryland
University of Maryland is a university that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
Salt influx from land and sea spells ‘double trouble’ for drinking water
An influx of salt from both land and sea and a warming world are condemning the world's rivers, streams and estuaries to a "saltier future," according to a new study led by University of Maryland Geology Professor Sujay Kaushal in collaboration with researchers from other institutions. Published in a special edition of the journal Biogeochemistry, their […]
Study reveals how climate change may alter hydrology of grassland ecosystems
New research co-led by the University of Maryland reveals that drought and increased temperatures in a CO2-rich climate can dramatically alter how grasslands use and move water. The study provides the first experimental demonstration of the potential impacts of climate change on water movement through grassland ecosystems, which make up nearly 40% of Earth’s land […]
UMD researcher trains AI to predict diarrheal outbreaks related to climate change
New study uses AI models to create early warning system for disease outbreaks resulting from climate change-related extreme weather.
Irrigation tax could steer farmers from water-intensive crops
Your post-workout almond milk and fruit smoothie might one day leave your pocketbook significantly slimmer too, as water shortages in western U.S. states threaten to alter the price and availability of some types of produce. A new University of Maryland-led study found that water conservation policies that raise the cost of irrigation for California farmers […]
As climate change progresses, new rainfall patterns may affect plants worldwide
April showers are increasingly becoming deluges due to climate change, and May flowers will never be the same. And it's not just April; the warming of the planet is causing a year-round, worldwide trend toward more intense but less frequent rainfalls, a dynamic that will increasingly impact plants worldwide, according to a University of Maryland-led […]
Humans are disrupting natural ‘salt cycle’ on a global scale, new study shows
The influx of salt in streams and rivers is an ‘existential threat,’ according to a research team led by a UMD geologist.
Where did Earth’s water come from? Not melted meteorites, according to scientists
A new insight into the extraterrestrial origins of our lakes, rivers and oceans.
How a common fungus eliminates toxic mercury from soil and water
Genetic studies revealed mechanisms for mercury remediation and suggest a potential tool for protecting crops from mercury pollution.
UMD research shows three distinct attitudes toward improving stormwater management
Climate predictions suggest the mid-Atlantic will face more frequent and severe rainstorms in coming years. Which leads to the question of what to do with all that additional rainwater. Throughout the region, many places are already facing more powerful floods that overwhelm the pipes and drainage systems built to handle stormwater. Researchers from University of […]