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Advancing Water Research Across California
CIWR conducts applied water research, supports California researchers through competitive funding, and connects science with public audiences through communication and engagement.
Conduct · Fund · Share with the Public
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Explore Research at CIWR
Explore the research we conduct, fund, and share.
Research We Conduct
Applied and collaborative research addressing California water management, policy, infrastructure, environmental, and community challenges.
Water Systems · Policy · Agriculture · Urban Water · Resilience
Research We Fund
Competitive funding opportunities and research support through California's Water Resources Research Institute.
104(b) · 104(g) · Funded Projects · Research Opportunities
Research We Share
Connecting research with public audiences through science communication, media, digital platforms, Extension, and engagement.
Research Communicators · WISER · Media · Public Engagement
Research Areas at a Glance
CIWR works across interconnected water research and management challenges.
Water Policy & Planning
Governance, institutions, policy, and long-term planning.
Water Resource Systems
Systems analysis and integrated water management.
Agricultural & Urban Water
Water use, infrastructure, efficiency, and management.
Water Quality & Communities
Safe water, equity, public health, and community needs.
Disasters & Landscapes
Drought, flooding, wildfire, infrastructure, and environmental change.
Research Communication
Science communication, Extension, media, and public engagement.
Student Research Opportunities
CIWR students contribute to applied research, science communication, policy, and water management projects while building professional experience.
Work with CIWR
Collaborate with CIWR on applied research, interdisciplinary initiatives, student training, research communication, and funding opportunities.