Utah Water Research Lab Welcomes Public for 50th Anniversary
The Utah Water Research Laboratory at the mouth of Logan Canyon is celebrating a 50 year anniversary.
Ever wondered what’s happening inside the Utah Water Research Lab at the mouth of Logan Canyon? As part of the facility’s 50th anniversary and its ongoing commitment to the state of Utah, the public is invited to an open house Thursday, Sept. 10, from 5-8 p.m.
The Utah Water Research Lab, or UWRL, is known globally for its world-class technology and top research experts who are creating innovative solutions in water resources engineering.
Its specialists are the international authorities in all things water — from municipal delivery systems, to precision agriculture. Utah State University’s contributions to this essential science began decades ago when its engineers pioneered irrigation technology in the deserts of the Middle East, Africa and the mountains of South America. Today, it continues engineering new water management tools and technologies that populations will depend on for clean water and sustained life.
Lab Director Mac McKee says he encourages community members to see the UWRL up close and learn more about its role in solving problems here at home and around the world.
“The ideas we’re developing at the Water Lab are changing the world,” he said. “We have developed an international reputation in a broad spectrum of disciplines, and we’re focusing especially on Utah’s unique water challenges. Last year we conducted more than 250 projects that will yield future benefits in each of Utah’s 29 counties.”
Media professionals are invited to attend the event and are welcome to interview UWRL researchers about ongoing projects, water issues in Utah and the West and other topics.
Organizers are preparing multiple science and engineering demonstrations including scale models of hydraulic structures, an automotive emissions demo, unmanned aerial vehicles and more. Participants will also have a chance to see one of the country’s only indoor rainfall simulators in action. The rainmaker is a key piece of technology for the UWRL, designed to help engineers study the effectiveness of erosion control solutions.
Free parking is available at the UWRL the day of the event.
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Utah Water Research Laboratory
Contact: Matt Jensen, College of Engineering, Utah State University, 435-797-8170 or 801-362-0830, matthew.jensen@usu.edu
Open house visitors will see working models of dams, science and engineering demos, unmanned aerial vehicles, indoor rainmaker, a walk-through timeline and more.
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