PEAK Water Events
Upcoming Events
Presentation: Department of Defense Energy & Environment Research Programs (SERDP, ESTCP)
Save the date | October 15, 2025
Come learn about the Department of Defense’s energy and environment innovation programs and opportunities. The Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) and Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) develop and demonstrate scalable technologies that enhance military readiness, improve resilience, and support cost-effective energy, water, and land management at military installations.
Past Events
Utah Energy Week
September 15 - 18, 2025
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Utah Energy Week highlights interdisciplinary research, innovation, policy, and commercialization of energy related technologies and initiatives.
Wilkes Climate Summit 2025
Climate Change Innovation, Science and Solutions | May 15, 2025
The 2025 Wilkes Climate Summit at the Eccles Alumni House at the University of Utah convened leading policymakers, and nationally-recognized scientists, foundations, and innovators to discuss the most promising and cutting-edge solutions for climate change.
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The 2025 Wilkes Climate Summit at the Eccles Alumni House at the University of Utah convened leading policymakers, and nationally-recognized scientists, foundations, and innovators to discuss the most promising and cutting-edge solutions for climate change.
Microplastics, PFAS, & Other Contaminants of Emerging Concern
May 21st, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Marriott Library, Room 1130
In coordination with the Office of the Vice President for Research, the PEAK Water Sustainability Engine is excited to host a 90-minute Microplastics lightning talk event to identify related and existing areas of strength on campus, hear lightning talks from active researchers in this space, and discuss emerging research opportunity in this area.
Lightning Talk Event: “Microplastics” Presentation
In coordination with the Office of the Vice President for Research, the PEAK Water Sustainability Engine is excited to host a 90-minute Microplastics lightning talk event to identify related and existing areas of strength on campus, hear lightning talks from active researchers in this space, and discuss emerging research opportunity in this area.
2025 Darcy Lecture with Dr. Grant Ferguson, Ph.D.
Living Fossils: Ancient Groundwaters in the Anthropocene | April 16th, 2025, 12-2pm | INSCC 110
The bulk of groundwater on Earth is fossil, having been recharged more than 12,000 years ago. Past definitions classified these waters as nonrenewable because the aquifer systems containing them are not replenished on human timescales. Scrutiny of this definition suggests that it is overly simplistic and may result in preventing access to groundwater to improve water security in some cases or while failing to prevent excessive depletion in others. View Flyer and more information about the event
View Flyer and more information about the event
The bulk of groundwater on Earth is fossil, having been recharged more than 12,000 years ago. Past definitions classified these waters as nonrenewable because the aquifer systems containing them are not replenished on human timescales. Scrutiny of this definition suggests that it is overly simplistic and may result in preventing access to groundwater to improve water security in some cases or while failing to prevent excessive depletion in others. View Flyer and more information about the event
Wallace Stegner Center 30th Annual Symposium
Wallace Stegner Center 30th Annual Symposium | March 20-21, 2025
The symposium will consider air pollution’s environmental and human health tolls—including the unequal burdens air pollution places on disadvantaged communities. Despite gains in many places, air pollution remains a vexing problem across the nation. In Utah, winters bring inversions and particulate matter pollution, and summers deliver increased ground-level ozone pollution. The Wasatch Front regularly exceeds national ambient air quality standards, exacerbated by the region’s unique geography and meteorology.
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The symposium will consider air pollution’s environmental and human health tolls—including the unequal burdens air pollution places on disadvantaged communities. Despite gains in many places, air pollution remains a vexing problem across the nation. In Utah, winters bring inversions and particulate matter pollution, and summers deliver increased ground-level ozone pollution. The Wasatch Front regularly exceeds national ambient air quality standards, exacerbated by the region’s unique geography and meteorology.
PEAK Water Kickoff Event
January 22, 2025
Please join us for the PEAK Water Sustainability Engine kickoff event. Enjoy keynote speakers, lightning talks, refreshments, and networking.
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Please join us for the PEAK Water Sustainability Engine kickoff event. Enjoy keynote speakers, lightning talks, refreshments, and networking.