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Mission & Vision<\/h3>\n

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Back to Water Resources Center<\/a><\/em>\u00a0<\/em>\/<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mission<\/h2>\n

The mission of the Auburn University Water Resources Center is to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration<\/strong> among Auburn University faculty and staff on water-related research, outreach, and instruction; conduct innovative research<\/strong> to find practical solutions for current and future water issues and empower private citizens<\/strong> to become active stewards of water resources.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Vision<\/h2>\n

The vision of the Auburn University Water Resources Center is a world where water resources are used, managed, and protected in a more scientifically-informed and sustainable manner, resulting in resilient ecosystems and thriving communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Objectives<\/h2>\n

To provide research-based information<\/strong> to environmental professionals and policy makers for improved management and protection of Alabama\u2019s water resources.<\/span><\/p>\n

To promote holistic management of water resources<\/strong> that supports multiple uses (agricultural, industrial, ecological, recreational, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n

To facilitate interdisciplinary, multi-institutional collaboration<\/strong> among Auburn University faculty and staff on water-related research, education, and community engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n

To empower private citizens to be better stewards<\/strong> of local, regional, national and international water resources through water quality monitoring training.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Methods<\/h2>\n

To achieve its mission, vision, and objectives, the Auburn University Water Resources Center consists of interdisciplinary\u00a0teams\u00a0of research, teaching, and Extension outreach\u00a0faculty\u00a0and\u00a0staff\u00a0who address all types of\u00a0water-related issues\u00a0in Alabama, the Southeast, and around the globe.\u00a0 The research activities are funded through the\u00a0Alabama Water Resources Research Institute<\/a>, the\u00a0Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station<\/a>, and a wide variety of\u00a0extramural sources<\/a>.\u00a0 The outreach activities are done through the\u00a0Alabama Cooperative Extension System<\/a>\u00a0and through programs such as\u00a0Alabama Water Watch<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Global Water Watch<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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“BRINGING SCIENCE TO PEOPLE & PEOPLE TO SCIENCE”<\/em><\/h2>\n

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VIEW OUR ANNUAL REPORTS<\/h2>\n

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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact ACES Human Resources at aceshr@aces.edu or (334) 844-5531.<\/em><\/p>\n

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