Anne Jefferson

Anne Jefferson is a Professor and the Robert F. and Genevieve B. Patrick Endowed Chair in Watershed Science and Planning at the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Vermont. She also serves as Director of the Vermont Water Resources and Lake Studies Center, Lake Champlain Sea Grant, and the Northeastern States Research Cooperative. Her research focuses on urban watershed hydrology, geomorphology, and public engagement in environmental decision-making.

Education:

• PhD in Geology, Oregon State University (2006)
• MS in Water Resources Science, University of Minnesota (2002)
• BA in Earth and Planetary Science, Johns Hopkins University (2001)

Research Interests:
Dr. Jefferson investigates climate change impacts on snowpacks and flood regimes, stormwater management innovations, and plastic pollution in urban streams. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration with engineers, ecologists, and social scientists to enhance water resource resilience in the Anthropocene. Her work integrates field studies, numerical modeling, and lab analyses to address challenges in urban hydrology and environmental governance.

Labs/Teams:

• Watershed Hydrology Lab