Freshwater
We advance science to protect and restore South Florida’s water resources, recreational lands, and ecosystems, including the Florida Everglades. With over 25 years of expertise, we lead cutting-edge research in water quality, ecotoxicology, algae identification, and contaminant detection.
Through innovative methods and rigorous monitoring, we address environmental challenges and promote the sustainable management of South Florida’s vital ecosystems.
Featured Projects
S.A.R.A.H. Initiative
CREST Center for Aquatic Chemistry and Environment
PFAS Toxicity Study
Related Programs
CREST Center for Aquatic Chemistry and Environment
Pollutants are having devastating effects on ecosystems including the plants, animals and people who depend on them. Our CREST Center for Aquatic Chemistry and Environment is a National Science Foundation Center of Research Excellence in Science and Technology that tackles one of the most complex challenges: environmental contamination.
Florida Coastal Everglades LTER Program
For 25 years, our Florida Coastal Everglades LTER Program has examined how climate change and disturbances interact with shifting freshwater management to understand the dynamics and fate of coastal ecosystem properties, functions, and the services they provide to people.
Research Chairs
UNESCO Chair on Water Security
The UNESCO Chair on Water Security, held by Dr. Maria Donoso, is charged with bringing together research and education to address regional, national and global water security issues, through innovative interdisciplinary research and partnerships for sustainability.
Barley Chair
The Barley Chair provides resources to enhance FIU’s capacity to research a broader range of associated topics within the Everglades ecosystem and beyond. Barley Chairholder Dr. Evelyn Gaiser leads a lab whose study of algal communities contributes to ecosystem restoration efforts.
