Center for Water-Efficient Landscaping at Utah State University

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CWEL's Youping Sun is awarded PSC Faculty Researcher of the Year

The goal of Youping Sun’s research is to generate practical information for water conservation in the Green Industry – urban landscape management and nursery plant production. Sun was recognized by PSC for his exemplary research during his 3+ years at USU and successful mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students.

CWEL Masters student Ji Jhong Chen nominated for prestigious award

Congratulations to PSC and CWEL Masters student Ji Jhong Chen for being selected as one of the ten 2021 American Society of Horticultural Science Outstanding Graduate Students and finalist for the Robins Award, Masters Student Researcher of the Year!

Native plants for the Intermountain West

WERA-1013 is an officially recognized Western Education/Extension and Research Activity designed to enhance the introduction and evaluation of native plants and to provide education concerning their use and propagation.

Xero to Hero: Resource-positive landscapes that give more than they take

CWEL’s Kelly Kopp took part in a question-and-answer session held as part of USU Research Landscapes on March 2, 2021.

Native Bigtooth maples make great addition to Logan City’s Denzil Stewart Nature Park

The Center for Water Efficient Landscaping donated twelve Bigtooth maples that were planted at the Denzil Stewart Nature Park on Saturday, October 30th, 2020.