School of the Earth, Ocean, and the Environment

Integrated Systems Hydrology Lab

We are an interdisciplinary lab that integrates remote sensing, mechanistic and machine learning models, field observations, and community based knowledge to address complex hydrological challenges. We consider the interactions between surface water, groundwater, climate, land use, and human activities to develop a holistic understanding of water resources.

News

May 2026: Liam Baker graduated with his bachlor's in Environmental Science. Congratulations, Liam!!
Apr 2026: Haven successfully defended her thesis proposal titled Estuarine Hydrodynamic Modeling for Fecal Indicator Bacteria Transport: A Comparative Study of the Edisto Island Watershed and St. Helena Sound
Apr 2026: Ashley's proposal on the hydrology of orange rivers in Alaska was funded through the Undergraduate Research Campus Partner Grant.

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Our joint lab group

Members of the ISH lab — The ISH lab at the University of South Carolina along with Dr. Willson's lab for our end of the semester celebration, Spring 2026.

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Photos from the field

Edisto Island Open Land Trust headquarters on Edisto Island

Researcher collecting water samples in the field

A river in Northern Alaska with fall colors and low clouds

A researcher taking active layer depth measurements

The Broad River in Columbia, SC with seen through spainsh moss