CWQR team received a NSF grant

CWQR Mission

CWQR’s mission is to generate new knowledge by challenging the status quo and applying it to develop practical solutions to water quality problems in surface-water, groundwater, and drinking-water systems.

CWQR Vision

To become the Southeastern region’s foremost research center for managing water by generating innovative solutions to address a variety of water quality problems.  Our long-term vision is to establish a national center for managing water quality challenges.

CWQR Values

• We value teamwork and feel that the whole is bigger than the individual parts.
• We are committed to the responsible and sustainable use of freshwater resources.
• We value diverse perspectives and encourage open sharing of knowledge and expertise.
• We value honesty, and the fortitude to recognize mistakes, correct course and shift direction when necessary.

CWQR Goals

• CWQR develops, hosts, and supports cutting-edge analytical facilities, field laboratories, and computer modeling capabilities for supporting water quality and groundwater management research.
• CWQR researchers will apply their scientific expertise to create new technologies and best practices to ensure that the public has access to an adequate supply of safe, clean water.
• CWQR will be a trustworthy partner for solving critical and urgent environmental issues impacting the quality of water stored in both surface and groundwater systems.
• CWQR researchers will engage in educational and outreach initiatives that will benefit STEM researchers, policymakers, and the general public.