As part of CUAHSI's 25th anniversary, we're featuring a series of reflections from the researchers, partners, and collaborators who have shaped our community over the past quarter century. These pieces, written in each contributor's own words, share memories from formative moments in CUAHSI's history alongside perspectives on where the field is headed next.
Our first contributor is Rick Hooper, who served as CUAHSI's Executive Director from 2002 to 2011. In this piece, he revisits the founding question that shaped CUAHSI's creation and considers what it might mean for hydrologic science funding today.