Water Institute

Welcome to the Arizona State University Water Institute, a global leader in water research and action.

The Institute is dedicated to forecasting and tackling water challenges arising in our rapidly changing world.

The Water Institute at Arizona State University is a global leader in water research and action, dedicated to forecasting and tackling water challenges at all scales, from local communities to national systems. Leveraging the extensive academic resources at ASU and the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory®, we unite top thinkers and educators to explore the future of water and collaboratively address complex water issues through innovative education-, research- and communication-driven projects.

We are convening a global network of experts and practitioners to drive sustained innovation in water and climate technology and policy. By advancing these areas together, we aim to develop resilient solutions for emerging and urgent water and climate challenges. 

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Our work in numbers

180+


Scholars

8+


Areas of study

58+


Education opportunities

Events

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Spotlight

Colorado River States Miss Water Deadline amid ‘Extremely Frustrating’ Talks – FilmoGaz

Tom Buschatzke, head of Arizona’s water resources, expressed disappointment over the ongoing stalemate. He criticized Upper Basin representatives …

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