ABOUT US
The Kentucky Water Research Institute (KWRI) was founded in 1964 as one of the 54 Water Resources Research Institutes established by the U.S. Congress through the Water Resources Research Act. The institute receives annual base grant funding through the USGS Section 104b funding, which is awarded through a state-competitive process to Kentucky institutions of higher learning and administers the nationally competitive USGS 104g research program. Additionally, KWRI has several extramurally funded research, education, and outreach programs.
VISION
Healthy and sustainable water for Kentucky’s communities.
MISSION
Developing and communicating water-related strategies and tools for Kentucky.
What We Do
Watershed Management Science, Planning, and Education
Water Quality Research
Water and Wastewater Utility Workforce Development and Policy Analysis
Community Engagement and Research Translation
News and Research
AWRA UCOWR, NIWR Joint Water Resources Conference Call for Abstracts
The American Water Resources Association, the Universities Council on Water Resources, and the National Institutes for Water Resources are bringing together a professional community of 60 years. Join us as we “celebrate the past and plan for the future” at this one-of-a-kind conference on the banks of the Mighty Mississippi River. Attendees from each organization will have a unique opportunity to experience higher-level networking, engagement, and learning. We invite you to engage with leading researchers, educators, water managers, students, and other professionals from across the globe as we seek to develop new and innovative collaborations and transdisciplinary solutions to complex water resources challenges.
Kentucky Water Research Institute Shines in Recent USGS Evaluation
The Kentucky Water Research Institute has been recognized for its exceptional performance and contribution to water resources research, ensuring its continued eligibility for federal support. This endorsement comes from the Water Resources Research Act Program, managed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), following a comprehensive evaluation covering the fiscal years 2016 to 2020.
KWRI Awarded WORC Grant to Boost Water Utility Workforce Development
The Kentucky Water Research Institute (KWRI), in partnership with West Virginia University, the Kentucky Rural Water Association (KRWA), and other key stakeholders, has been awarded a Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) grant
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