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Mission of the WRRC

Collaborative Approaches to Water Resources Research, Education and Outreach Western States Water Council Phoenix, Arizona November 16, 2007.

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Mission of the WRRC

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  1. Collaborative Approaches to Water Resources Research, Education and OutreachWestern States Water CouncilPhoenix, Arizona November 16, 2007 Sharon B. Megdal, DirectorWater Resources Research Center350 N. CampbellTucson, AZ 85721520-792-9591, ext 21fax 520-792-8518email smegdal@cals.arizona.eduweb site: www.cals.arizona.edu/azwater/

  2. Mission of the WRRC • The University of Arizona's Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) promotes understanding of critical state and regional water management and policy issues through research, community outreach and public education. • The WRRC is committed to: • assisting communities in water management and policy; • educating teachers, students and the public about water; and • encouraging scientific research on state water issues. • REAL WORLD and APPLIED

  3. WRRC is networked • The Water Resources Research Institute for AZ • A Research and Extension Unit in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (some state budget $ but not line item). • Part of the University of Arizona Water Sustainability Program, a university-wide program led by the directors of five centers that focus on water and is connected to the UA Translational Environmental Research Initiative. Infusion of tax $ approved by the public. • Professor in multiple departments and serving as Director of the WSP. Teach Arizona Water Policy course.

  4. Base Support for centers…Center Directed Initiatives…Competitive Grants (relevance)…Research and Recruitment…Education and Outreach The University of Arizona Superfund Basic Research Program, “Hazardous Waste Risk and Remediation in the Southwest” Its Mission is to Advance Science and Apply Biomedical and Environmental Research for Improvement of Human Health and the Environment

  5. WRRC Programs/Activities/Projects • Administer the 104b Grants program • Grants issued annually to researchers at the three state universities • Information Transfer • Newsletter and Other Publications • Arizona Water Resource newsletter (hard copy with insert, which provides partnership opportunity) • Arroyo single issue newsletter • Web site, www.cals.arizona.edu/azwater/ • Other Grants • Home for some Water Sustainability Program Competitive Grants • Directed Initiatives • Brown Bag Seminars

  6. Program/Activities/Projects Continued • Federally authorized Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program (AZ, NM, TX) • Artificial Recharge as a Tool for meeting Arizona Water Policy Objectives • Layperson’s Guide to Arizona Water • Annual Conference (See newsletter insert) • Arizona Project WET • NEMO and NRCS Projects • Environmental Enhancement Projects Analysis • Conserve to Enhance Mechanism

  7. Common Factors/Themes • Respond to needs for analysis and information • Examples: Water Resource Availability study • NRCS work • Characterize and analyze issues and practices that have not been written about for water professional, public officials and the general public • Examples: Recharge Arroyo, Management Plans • Partner on and off campus • Educate (many, many vehicles) • Collaborate • Always look for opportunities • Example: Layperson’s Guide • (Powell Consortium dollars ??)

  8. Closing Thoughts • Applied work is challenging and rewarding • Helps if personnel have flexibility in their projects (function of source of salary $) • Limited staffing and budget require outside funding for project support • Importance of independence and credibility • We welcome your suggestions and input

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