The Water Institute is an independent, non-profit applied research organization that advances actionable research, technology, and planning to support science-informed decision making. We serve as a thought partner, leveraging our expertise in multiple disciplines and engaging across multiple sectors — government, private industry, academia, and communities. We draw on our roots in the Mississippi River Delta and the Gulf Coast, where water is both a strength and a vulnerability, to tackle challenges wherever they are.
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The Water Institute's applied research is rooted in the lessons born from the challenges facing Louisiana and the Gulf Coast and grows through collaborative partnerships to exchange knowledge and implement innovative approaches and solutions. We welcome the opportunity to partner with mission-driven organizations that share our passion for advancing resilient communities and sustainable water management systems and ecosystems.
The Water Institute connects researchers across disciplines to support governmental, private sector, and nongovernmental organization (NGO) partners in planning for an uncertain future. Our integrated and interdisciplinary team’s methodology is founded on engaging scientific, engineering, and planning experts to provide the technical rigor and framing necessary to support robust decision making.
OUR MISSION
To reduce the vulnerability of people, communities, ecosystems, and economies through transformative approaches to interconnected environmental and social challenges.
Our team leads the development and application of leading-edge, problem-specific tools and approaches to inform a range of implementation and policy decisions.
