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

Concerned about drought? Visit our research-based drought & water pages for experts & information for growers, ranchers, landscapers, and residents.

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.

New on Our Blog: The Confluence

Projects That Make a Difference

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.