Jay R. Lund

Jay R. Lund is a Professor and Vice-Director of the Center for Watershed Sciences at the University of California, Davis, affiliated with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering. He is a leading expert in water resources and environmental engineering, contributing significantly to watershed science and sustainable water management.

His research focuses on integrated water resources management, hydrologic modeling, flood control, groundwater sustainability, and climate resilience in water systems. His work bridges engineering, policy, and environmental science to address complex water challenges in California and beyond.

Through the Center for Watershed Sciences, he leads interdisciplinary research initiatives involving modeling, field studies, and policy analysis. He actively engages with stakeholders via the California Water Blog and public outreach, translating scientific findings into actionable insights for water managers and policymakers.

Jay Lund has contributed to numerous advisory roles and research grants related to water systems, though specific grants and advisees are not listed here. He mentors graduate students and collaborates widely across academia, government, and non-profits in the water sector.

Labs and research teams under his leadership include the UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences, which conducts cutting-edge research on river dynamics, ecosystem restoration, water supply reliability, and drought preparedness.