Institute for Water and Watersheds

The Institute for Water and Watersheds (IWW) is Oregon’s federally-designated water resources research institute. Its role is to catalyze water research by:

• Assembling diverse research teams and leading interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary water research projects.

• Helping policy makers and water managers collaborate with university faculty as they seek solutions to complex water issues.

• Offering training and access to water quality and stable isotope analysis facilities through a shared laboratory called the IWW Collaboratory.

• Encouraging community and collaboration among water faculty, students and water managers by sponsoring events and producing a weekly campus water newsletter.

• Assisting faculty with project development and management.