The management, use, and stewardship of fresh water resources is an increasingly important and complex challenge in Colorado and worldwide. Watershed science is the interdisciplinary study of the natural processes and human activities that combine to affect water resources on a watershed scale.

The Forest , Rangeland, and Watershed Stewardship Department offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Watershed Science. The department capitalizes on its proximity to the Rocky Mountains , Colorado High Plains, and inter-montane basins to give students unique educational opportunities in outdoor laboratories as well as in traditional classrooms and laboratory setting (e.g., Watershed Practicum , Pingree Park Summer Field Program ).

Progam information for prospective undergraduate and graduate students.

The Watershed Science Program at CSU celebrated its 50th Anniversary in March 2008.

To learn about the history of the Watershed Science Program; Read more . . . 

For details about the celebration; Read more . . .

News, weather, and streamflows!

• This year the Watershed Science program celebrated its 50th anniversary.  Read more...
• Congratulations to the class of 2007!
  
  • Standing (left to right): Matt Stockton, Chris Hawkins, Jason Lutz, Jake DeWolfe, Zach Schwalbe, Katie Michels;
  • Seated (left to right): Amber Josephson, Heidi Frasure, Sarah Schmeer, Sira Sartori;
  • Not pictured: Kevin Clancy was at a job interview.

Watershed Science at CSU