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UPCOMING: 2024 WERI Advisory Council Meetings – Guam, CNMI and FSM
View recent research achievements and gain expert perspectives on water resources, water quality, climatology, groundwater modeling, and information access. If you would like to attend, kindly send your name and contact information to Ms. Shirley Itliong at itliongs@triton.uog.edu.
WERI News: Proposed alternative solutions for securing Guam’s water resources
Recently, Dr. Kim wrote an article for the Guam Daily Post. The article highlighted WERI’s efforts to address water security amid rising climate challenges and emphasized using seawater as a potential solution. This research was published in the Springer journal, Water, Air & Soil Pollution.
WERI News: WERI at the 2024 AWWA Conference
WERI attended the Annual Water & Wastewater Conference on Sep. 12, 2024. During the event, Dr. Habana and Matt Zapata, WERI faculty member and research assistant, respectfully, previewed the latest developments for the MAppFx library for Guam and Saipan, CNMI.
WERI News: WERI at UOG’s Inaugural Research Forum
The Inaugural Research Forum took place on Aug. 9, 2024. WERI was represented by Dr. Habana and a team of research assistants. The projects of WERI faculty and research assistants were at the forefront of the presentation, showing exciting developments in scientific research and products.
WERI News: WERI at Guam Forest Plan Summit
On June 20, 2024, experts and stakeholders convened for the Guam Forest Plan Summit to discuss critical issues surrounding Guam’s forest system. Representatives from WERI presented some of their completed research projects during the topic sessions on watershed management.
WERI News: The NGLA Tour makes its return
After four years, WERI’s Northern Guam Lens Aquifer (NGLA) Tour for educators and professionals makes its official return on May 10, 2024. This marks the relaunch of the NGLA field trip series, which took place once or twice a year in the past.
NOTICE TO WERI WQL CLIENTS/CUSTOMERS
Starting OCTOBER 1, 2023, the WERI WATER QUALITY LABORATORY (WERI WQL) will implement new rates for all testing services.
Please refer to the WERI WQL Fee Schedule for the most up-to-date pricing information.
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WERI at UOG’s Inaugural Research Forum
The University of Guam hosted the Inaugural Research Forum on Friday, August 9, 2024. This event provided the space for UOG researchers across varying subject areas to exhibit their projects
WERI at the Guam Forest Plan Summit
On June 20, 2024, experts and stakeholders convened for the Guam Forest Plan Summit to discuss critical issues surrounding Guam’s forest system. The event featured various topics in watershed management,
Construction begins for new WERI building
As of May 2024, construction begins for the new WERI building. It will soon rise beside the new School of Engineering building at the UOG Dean’s Circle. The new WERI building will continue to expand its services and research operations with the 13,000 square foot space.
WERI graduate students exemplify UOG excellence
At the 2023 Graduate Awards Ceremony, three WERI Environmental Science (EV) graduate students were recognized for their achievements in their research. Their achievements continue to expand WERI’s list of outstanding students and further represents the excellence of the University of Guam.
Thankful for clean, running water, electricity
John W. Jenson, Ph.D., is Director of the Water & Environmental Research Institute of the Western Pacific, Chief Hydrogeologist and Professor of Environmental Geology at the University of Guam. With
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