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
Visit our drought & water pages for experts & research-based information. We have also developed a new resource page on water and COVID-19 to keep you up-to-date.
Climate-Smart Ag
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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"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.