Provides community participants with knowledge, resources and innovations to accelerate sustainability leadership national sustainability leadership across Arizona.

Promotes scientific research that will ensure the quality of water by pooling the resources of the university and industry.

Manages microbial communities that provide services to society, many of which make society more environmentally sustainable, for example, generating renewable energy and making polluted water and soil clean

Addresses the water quantity and quality concerns of current and future Arizonan water users by rapidly developing, commercializing, and deploying advanced technologies for water augmentation, conservation, treatment, and reuse

Safeguards human health and critical ecosystems by detecting, minimizing and ultimately eliminating harmful chemical and biological agents through the design and implementation of cost-effective engineering, industry engagement and public policy.

Supports a more sustainable future for society by harnessing algae technology to produce renewable energy, food and other products.