Success and dedication to quality research has established the Division of Hydrologic Sciences as the recognized "Institute" under the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (as amended). A total of 54 Institutes are located at colleges and universities in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The Water Resources Research Institutes (WRRI) are funded for research, information transfer, training and management of programs that aid in the solution of critical state water problems.

About the NWRRI

The primary mission of the Nevada Water Resources Research Institute is to inform the scientists of Nevada.

The Water Resources Research Act authorized by P.L. 101-397 provides for Water Resources Research Institutes in each of the 50 states, the trust territories, and the District of Columbia. Under the Act, these institutes are to:

1. Plan, conduct, or otherwise arrange for competent research that fosters
   1. the entry of new research scientists into the water resources fields,
   2. the training and education of future water scientists, engineers, and technicians,
   3. the preliminary exploration of new ideas that address water problems or expand understanding of water and water-related phenomena, and
   4. the dissemination of research results to water managers and the public.
2. Cooperate closely with other colleges and universities in the State that have demonstrated capabilities for research, information dissemination, and graduate training in order to develop a statewide program designed to resolve State and regional water and related land problems.

Each institute shall also cooperate closely with other institutes and other organizations in the region to increase the effectiveness of the institutes and for the purpose of promoting regional coordination.