2004 Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water

Jery R. Stedinger

(For his contribution to improve the statistical framework for understanding and interpreting hydrologic and flood data, including historical and regional information, so that flood risk management and flood control projects can effectively address the real risk of floods to lives, property, economic activities, and society generally.)

Herman Bouwer

(For his work on artificial recharge of groundwater. He developed design and management criteria for optimum performance of infiltration basins and for best SAT, especially nitrogen removal.)

Hisham Taha Abdulla El-Dossouky, Hisham Ettouney

(For their research in economical technologies in sea water desalination. They explore both conventional and non-conventional desalination processes, focusing on performance enhancement, energy conservation, and cost reduction.)

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology

(For its development of effective new techniques for irrigation water conservation.)