The Water Institute

The Water Institute?s mission is to reduce the vulnerability of people, communities, ecosystems, and economies through transformative approaches to interconnected environmental and social challenges.

The Water Institute is an independent, applied research organization who advances actionable research, technology, and planning in support of science-informed decision making. We serve as a thought partner, bridging disciplines and organizations. 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. 

The Water Institute was founded in 2011 in the aftermath of some of the world?s most devastating water-related disasters, including hurricanes and oil spills. 

Over the past decade and a half, we?ve become a hub of innovation and action, driven by the urgent need to confront the rising challenges that touch the lives of all of us ? from coastal communities grappling with sea level rise to inland cities facing flooding from extreme weather events. 

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