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The Water Resources Institute Welcomes Dr. Keith Jennings, Director of Research

Dr. Keith Jennings has joined the University of Vermont’s Water Resources Institute (WRI) as the Director of Research, aiming to develop the institute in the areas of water prediction, water data science, risk communication, climate resiliency planning, and solutions development.
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First-Of-Its-Kind AI Tool Can Predict Water Quality Across the U.S.

Every day, the United States’ extensive water supply system faces pressure to deliver safe water. Now, University of Vermont (UVM) scientists have invented a new tool using AI to help communities better predict threats to their supply.
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University of Vermont to Begin Developing a Statewide Weather Monitoring Network

With key collaborations, UVM is launching an initiative to establish a statewide weather monitoring network, or Mesonet, which will empower communities to better prepare for and respond to weather emergencies.

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