Institute Goals | Water Resources Institute | The University of Vermont(title)

To achieve our mission, the WRI seeks to advance four key goals:

Water researcher scooping up algae on Lake Champlain

Enhance

Enhance the flow of information and ideas 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.

Student Water Researchers on boat in Lake Champlain

Educate

Educate the next generation of problem solvers on water issues and water justice.

Water researchers and Stowe town officials

Coordinate

Coordinate and develop new water related programs, facilities, and services on campus.

Water researchers installing equipment on Lake Champlain

Build

Build bridges with external academic, nonprofit, state, federal, and international partners that accelerate the translation of research to practice.