The Center's primary purpose is to sponsor and administer research projects on the state's water, and related land-use and environmental problems. Through these projects, training opportunities are provided for young men and women interested in careers in water and environmental resources. This program evaluates new technologies that might be useful for drinking water treatment in small communities. In addition, training workshops are offered throughout the state to train small system operators. A new program of the Center is just beginning in developing new technologies to assist food industries in providing safer food products.
Areas being studied include electron beam and UV technologies.
The Center has state of the art analytical and microbiological laboratories, as well as specialized containment facilities to conduct electron beam tests. The Center is currently funding more than 20 graduate students and has more than 20 faculty participating in joint research programs. Dr. Clevenger has been the Director of the Missouri Water Resources Research Center for the past 14 years. He is also an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering. Missouri Water Resources Research Center Univerisity of Missouri - Columbia Civil Engineering Department E1511A Engineering Bldg.