Ecologists, soil scientists, and hydrologists all work together at Coweeta to look at the studies to gain a multiple focus, performing interdisciplinary research. Of the 1500 visitors Coweeta has each year, the lab has hosted scientists from many different countries around the world including Japan, China, Mexico, Britain, and Russia as well as many states across the nation. In addition, strong university ties bring many students to Coweeta to study and learn the value of the long-term studies. The University of Georgia in particular aids funding and is a partner in the long term ecological research. The concrete basin measures stream and stormflow by a water level recorder.
Scientists also take weekly samples for chemical analysis.
They can see the effects of any land disturbance, storm, insect infestation, etc. Any water that is not absorbed by the vegetation or the soil ends up in the weir.