Hydrology Program

UI Hydrology Program
University of Idaho
Geological Sciences
Hydrology Faculty
BS Hydrogeology
MS Hydrology
Ph.D. Geology
Field Laboratory
Moscow, Idaho
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Welcome to The University of Idaho - Department of Geological Sciences - 

Hydrology Program

Experience - Dedication - Personalized Education

 

Study Water Science, Hydrology and Hydrogeology in Idaho

 

Ground water interaction with more than 2000 lakes, 

93,000 miles of streams, and 232 hot springs! 

 

About 30% of the fresh water on earth is ground water.  Rivers and lakes account for less than 1%.  

The rest is tied up in icecaps and glaciers mainly in Greenland and Antarctica.

 

Lake Pend Oreille, near Bayview, Idaho.

Salmon River near Riggins, Idaho.

A Long and Proud Tradition of Excellence!

The University of Idaho – Hydrology Program is a well established program of hydrologic science with a rich history in applied research and graduate education. 

 

Since founded in 1966, by the late Roy E. Williams, the Hydrology Program has awarded more than 155 M.S. Hydrology* degrees.

 

The University of Idaho - M.S. Hydrology Program is all about individual hands-on, applied research and training 

to help solve real-world problems in water resources and the environment in preparation for rapidly expanding 

national and international job markets.

 

 

 

    Artesian well in the mountains near Kooskia, Idaho.

   Crystal Spring at Thousand Springs, Hagerman, Idaho.

*B.S.  Degree in Geology with Hydrogeology Option, M.S. Degree in Hydrology, and Ph.D degree in Geology (Hydrogeology) are offered.   Our graduates are employed throughout the United States and internationally.