California Institute for Water Resources

About Us

Our mission is to integrate California's research, extension, and education programs to develop research-based solutions to water resource challenges.

California Water Information

California’s academic institutions are a tremendous resource on water issues. Visit our drought & water pages for experts & information resources.

Climate-Smart Agriculture

Find a Technical Assistance Provider and learn about our Climate-Smart Agriculture program, developed with the California Department of Food & Agriculture.

Nitrogen Management

A series of science-based nitrogen management publications and related training materials to help growers to develop efficient nitrogen management practices.

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Fulfilling Our Mission

"A reliable supply of water for drinking, growing food and sustaining our natural resources remains one of California's greatest challenges. UC's California Institute for Water Resources is vital to integrating California's research, extension, and education programs to help mitigate current water-related issues and develop practical long-term solutions."

Secretary Karen Ross, California Department of Food and Agriculture

The Institute is the California hub for the national network of water research institutes supported by the federal Water Resources Research Act of 1964.