Forecasting long-term evolutionary pathways in complex river systems

The University of Portsmouth received a Cooperative Agreement award of $102,287 from the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), a component of the Department of Defense, under the Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering program (CFDA 12.630). Awarded on September 24, 2025, with completion targeted for September 23, 2029, this four-year engagement funds research activities focused on "Forecasting Long-Term Evolutionary Pathways in Complex River Systems." The cooperative agreement mechanism enables collaborative engagement between the ERDC and the University of Portsmouth to conduct advanced scientific research with potential long-term contributions to Department of Defense missions in environmental engineering and riverine systems analysis.

The award supports the University of Portsmouth's research and development capabilities in environmental sciences and advanced analytical methodologies. As a registered federal research partner since 2003, the institution will deliver scientific research outputs and technical findings related to complex river system dynamics and evolutionary forecasting. This research aligns with the CFDA 12.630 program's emphasis on applied and advanced research in environmental sciences, contributing to the Department of Defense's broader portfolio of investments in environmental engineering, ecosystem management, and scientific understanding of natural systems.