Mission, Promise and Objectives

Founded in 1964, the American Water Resources Association is a non-profit professional association dedicated to the advancement of men and women in water resources management, research, and education. AWRA’s membership is multidisciplinary; its diversity is its hallmark. It is the professional home of a wide variety of water resources experts including engineers, educators, foresters, biologists, ecologists, geographers, managers, regulators, hydrologists and attorneys.

Mission:

To advance multidisciplinary water resources education, management and research.

Promise:

AWRA promises a balanced, professional approach to solving water resources challenges in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere.

Objectives:

• The advancement of water resources research, planning, development, management and education.
• The establishment of a common meeting ground for physical, biological, and social scientists, engineers, and other persons concerned with water resources.
• The collection, organization, and dissemination of ideas and information in the field of water resources science and technology