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The Auburn University Water Resources Center serves academics, citizens, and agencies working in water resources.<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n We are a small team committed to big improvements in Alabama\u2019s water resources through Instruction, Research, and Extension. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n We<\/span> <\/span>support<\/span> active water stewardship<\/span>, research, and collaboration <\/span>at Auburn University and <\/span>with <\/span>our partners <\/span>across the state.\u00a0<\/span>We believe that we <\/span>accomplish<\/span> more by working together. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In 2008, the U.S. EPA designated Auburn University as a Center of Excellence for Watershed Management, enhancing Auburn\u2019s efforts to address water quality and availability issues in Alabama and the region.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What We Do” open=”on” open_toggle_text_color=”gcid-heading-color” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22open_toggle_text_color%22%93}” toggle_level=”h2″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Why We Do It” open_toggle_text_color=”gcid-heading-color” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22open_toggle_text_color%22%93}” toggle_level=”h2″ open=”off”]<\/p>\n We believe that rising tides lift all ships and that we accomplish more by working together.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n Water issues are complex by nature, and no single agency, researcher, or educator can address these challenges by working alone. <\/span><\/p>\n By providing platforms and projects for conversation and collaboration, we hope to better address the complex water issues that are of importance to this water-rich, biodiverse state.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Our Programs” open_toggle_text_color=”gcid-heading-color” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22open_toggle_text_color%22%93}” toggle_level=”h2″ open=”off”]<\/p>\n We operate a variety of educational outreach programs across the state, while also providing research funding, and collaborative experiences for faculty and staff at Auburn University.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Our mission is fulfilled through a number of projects and programs, including:<\/p>\n The Alabama Water Resources <\/span>Research Institute <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The goal of <\/span>the Alabama Water Resources Research Institute (AWRRI) <\/span>is to support research and training <\/span>addressing <\/span>priority problems of our state and region. <\/span>Part of o<\/span>ur research arm, the AWRRI leverages USGS federal funding opportunities to facilitate multidisciplinary water-related research addressing local, regional, and national water issues.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Alabama Watershed Stewards<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n Alabama Watershed Stewards (AWS) is a science-based outreach program from the Auburn University Water Resources Center that promotes healthy watersheds, increases understanding of water pollution, and provides the knowledge and tools to approach water as a community asset.<\/p>\n Alabama Private Well Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The Alabama Private Well Program increases access to private well resources to empower, engage, and equip well users with the resources needed to protect their water systems.<\/p>\n Alabama Water Watch Citizen Science Water Quality Monitoring<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n Alabama Water Watch is a citizen volunteer, water quality monitoring program covering all of the major river basins of the state. The mission of AWW is to improve both water quality and water policy through citizen monitoring and action.<\/p>\n Alabama Water Watch 4-H<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n