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Water, Landscape, and Critical Zone Processes (WaLCZ)

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NSF 25-519

Supports research on the interactions of hydrologic, geomorphic and geochemical processes in Earth's near-surface environments to enhance understanding of water systems and landscape evolution.

Supports research on the interactions of hydrologic, geomorphic and geochemical processes in Earth's near-surface environments to enhance understanding of water systems and landscape evolution.

Synopsis

The Water, Landscape, and Critical Zone Processes program supports research on the Earth’s near-surface environment and how that environment responds to change. The Program focuses on the complex interplay amongst and between hydrologic, geomorphic, and geochemical processes and how they regulate the structure and function of the Earth’s near surface. These processes drive weathering and soil development, control water availability and quality, and help regulate the Earth’s climate system, all of which are important for natural resource sustainability and mitigation of natural hazards. It is expected that the research funded in this program will advance fundamental knowledge in Earth surface processes, leading to transformational discoveries in Earth Sciences.

Program contacts

Name Email Phone Organization
WaLCZ Program Inquiries
walcz@nsf.gov (703) 292-8550
Laura Lautz
llautz@nsf.gov (703) 292-7775 GEO/EAR
Justin E. Lawrence
jlawrenc@nsf.gov (703) 292-2425 GEO/EAR
Raleigh Martin
ramartin@nsf.gov (703) 292-7199 GEO/EAR

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