Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI)

Welcome

The Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is one of the 54 water resources research institutes established at land-grant universities throughout the United States and its territories.

WRRI was established in 1973 and operates under the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 as amended by Public law 101-397. Like other water resources research institutes, it receives partial federal funding provided through the U.S. Geological Survey. Additional funding is provided by UVI and through contractual projects. WRRI is a part of the Research and Public Service component of the University.

Information:

• Call for Proposals
  • Funding Announcement 2017-2018
  • Submission Instructions
  • Budget Template
• Active Projects:
  • Ecosystem Integrity of Riparian Waterways on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Using Physical and Biological Indicators
  • Towards Real-Time Microclimate Monitoring in the US Virgin Islands Optimizing Data Management to Maximize Scientific Production
  • Water Ambassador Program II
• Local Program
• National Program
• Research Publications