2025 UC Water Academy

Poster for the 2024 University of California Water Academy that includes images of Hetch Hetchy, past students, white water river rafters, and native fish.

In Spring 2025, COEQWAL will offer the Water Academy course to University of California students. The course consists of virtual weekly meetings followed by an optional summer rafting trip.

For more details, read the UC Water Academy 2025 Syllabus.

To register, complete this form.

For questions, contact Wietske Medema, wmedema@berkeley.edu

2024 UC Water Academy

Poster for the 2024 University of California Water Academy that includes images of Hetch Hetchy, past students, white water river rafters, and native fish.

In Spring-Summer 2024, COEQWAL offered the Water Academy course to University of California graduate students. The course consisted of virtual weekly meetings followed by a week-long Summer Field Course.

Students who participated in the courses created short videos to answer frequently asked questions about California water rights, drinking water access, climate change, agriculture and climate justice. Watch them on COEQWAL’s youtube channel.