Nothing is more important than the careful stweardship and development of our water resources.
Since its establishment in 1991 by a Joint Powers Agreement among five southern California water agencies, NWRI has become a leading force in the establishment of strategic joint venture partnerships to enhance funding for national water research. Significant multi-million dollar contributions by the Joan Irvine Smith and Athalie R. Clarke Foundation have been ambitiously matched with NWRI partners, such as federal and state governments, private industry, public utilities and universities, to support projects throughout the country. Universities, utilities, industrial laboratories, federal and state agencies, have used these investments to carry out specific projects focusing on water research technology in the areas of treatment technology, reuse, recycling, health effects, and public policy. NWRI also develops partnerships internationally. Australia, Canada, The Sultanate of Oman, and The People's Republic of China are among these strategic global partners.