About the Institute of Water Research at Michigan State University
The Institute of Water Research (IWR) was established in 1961 under the Water Resources Research Act (PL 98-242), which created water research centers in every state. As a federally designated water institute, the IWR is responsible for coordinating research and educational programs on surface and ground water quality and quantity. The Institute addresses multi-disciplinary issues arising from the dynamic interaction of land and water resources and strengthens MSU’s commitment to finding effective solutions to current and emerging water resource problems.
The IWR's goal is to provide the most accurate and complete information on contemporary land and water issues to citizens, stakeholders, government agencies, and resource managers. To achieve this goal, the IWR consistently collaborates and forges partnerships with other research and resource conservation organizations. The result of these collaborations brings advanced sciences and technologies into decision makers’ hands faced with complex water issues. The increasing use of information technologies to enhance and inform the decision-making process is a fundamental part of the IWR's mission in the 21st Century.
Research
The IWR has provided innovative leadership in the areas of watershed management research and information technologies. The Institute continues to develop decision support systems that utilize data, models, and spatial analysis to provide an increased understanding of land-water relationships. These systems are made available through interactive web-based GIS/graphic tools and drive better information distribution.
Outreach
The Institute promotes the dissemination and application of science-based information and research results through a variety of extended education programs, networking, and strong partnerships with other organizations. Outreach activities focus on assisting individuals in understanding the interactions of human land use practices and activities on surface and groundwater.
Connect with the Institute at www.iwr.msu.edu.
The IWR's goal is to provide the most accurate and complete information on contemporary land and water issues to citizens, stakeholders, government agencies, and resource managers. To achieve this goal, the IWR consistently collaborates and forges partnerships with other research and resource conservation organizations. The result of these collaborations brings advanced sciences and technologies into decision makers’ hands faced with complex water issues. The increasing use of information technologies to enhance and inform the decision-making process is a fundamental part of the IWR's mission in the 21st Century.
Research
The IWR has provided innovative leadership in the areas of watershed management research and information technologies. The Institute continues to develop decision support systems that utilize data, models, and spatial analysis to provide an increased understanding of land-water relationships. These systems are made available through interactive web-based GIS/graphic tools and drive better information distribution.
Outreach
The Institute promotes the dissemination and application of science-based information and research results through a variety of extended education programs, networking, and strong partnerships with other organizations. Outreach activities focus on assisting individuals in understanding the interactions of human land use practices and activities on surface and groundwater.
Connect with the Institute at www.iwr.msu.edu.