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Tracking CIWR’s programs, people, partnerships, funding, and statewide impact.

CIWR annual reports provide a yearly snapshot of the institute’s research, Extension programs, workforce, partnerships, funding, publications, and activities across California.

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CIWR Annual Reports

Explore recent reports and follow the evolution of the institute since 2023.

2026

CIWR Annual Report

Forthcoming. The next report will reflect continued growth in partnerships, workforce development, Extension, WISER, and international collaboration.

Forthcoming 
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2025

CIWR Annual Report

The 2025 report reflects a broader CIWR portfolio spanning water systems research, watershed and water-quality education, Climate Smart Agriculture, nitrogen and irrigation management, students and fellows, workforce development, wildfire and water, and statewide partnerships.

31 researchers, educators, students & fellows  ·  28 counties  ·  $3.6M in project funding  ·  10 student employees + 2 fellows supported since 2023

2024

CIWR Annual Report

A growing staff and student network, expanded water systems research, new drinking-water and water-quality Extension resources, and continued growth in CIWR’s agriculture programs.

31 researchers, educators, students & fellows  ·  28 counties  ·  $3.2M in project funding  ·  2,700+ farmers and ranchers reached by CSA

2023

CIWR Annual Report

The beginning of a new leadership period and the launch of initiatives that would become important parts of CIWR’s current portfolio.

New leadership  ·  Student Employee Program launched  ·  New drinking-water Extension work  ·  Expanded research grants

Institutional Growth Since 2023

A snapshot of CIWR’s growth in people, programs, research, and partnerships.

2023

New Leadership

Erik Porse begins as CIWR Director, the Student Employee Program launches, and new drinking-water Extension work begins.

2024

Expanding Capacity

CIWR expands its staff and student network, applied research, Extension resources, and statewide agriculture programs.

2025

New Research & Workforce Initiatives

New work grows around water and wildfire, workforce development, the California Water Course, and an expanding research portfolio.

2026

Broader Partnerships

WISER continues to expand and CALCAT Water creates a new framework for international research, workshops, and exchange.

CIWR Program Reports & Impact Updates

Explore recent reports and impact updates from CIWR’s major statewide programs.

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Nitrogen & Irrigation Initiative

Progress reports document the initiative’s technical assistance, education, research, partnerships, and statewide reach in improving nitrogen and irrigation management.

Explore the Nitrogen & Irrigation Initiative → 

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Climate Smart Agriculture

Impact reports highlight the program’s technical assistance to California farmers and ranchers and its support for climate-smart agricultural practices and incentive programs.

Explore the Climate Smart Agriculture Program → 

Looking for an Earlier Annual Report?

Historical CIWR and Water Resources Center annual reports, including reports from 1999–2018 and the Salinity/Drainage Program, are preserved in the Historical Online Library.

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