The Peak Water Sustainability Engine (PEAK) focuses on the interconnectedness of complex ecosystems. From mountain research stations to the Great Salt Lake, PEAK drives interdisciplinary research at the mountain-water nexus with a holistic watershed approach.

Water research at the University of Utah cuts across domains from hydrology to toxicology to environmental humanities. Researchers examine the health and sustainability of watersheds, the role of contaminated water in disease, and innovative policy approaches for solving water access issues.