Welcome

From Niagara Falls to the California coastline, from the headwaters of the Mississippi River to Louisiana’s bayous, water is a defining feature of America’s landscape, heritage and prosperity.

Managing this critical resource is increasingly important, given the challenges from mankind and Mother Nature. That’s where the National Institutes for Water Resources (NIWR) plays a major role, by providing a national platform for research, training and collaboration needed to manage our water resources. Housed in the country’s top land-grant universities, NIWR’s institutes are uniquely positioned to assist state and federal governments in advancing   sustainable management of our water supply.