To achieve our mission, the WRI seeks to advance four key goals:
ENHANCE
Enhance the flow of information among scholars and trainees by establishing a hub of water research at the nexus of natural and social sciences, human health, design, engineering, and governance.
EDUCATE
Educate the next generation of problem solvers on water issues & water justice.
COORDINATE
Coordinate and develop new water-related programs, facilities, and services on campus.
BUILD
Build bridges with external academic, nonprofit, state, federal, and international partners that accelerate the translation of research to practice.