About
Mission & Vision
IWRRI addresses state, regional, and national water issues by conducting research, sharing current information, and supporting the development of a multi-disciplinary water workforce.
IWRRI will become a leader in addressing water resources research and training across the state of Idaho, the Western U.S. and the Nation.
Priorities
- Identify and coordinate actionable partner-driven water research
- Provide training and workforce development for the next generation of water professionals, including undergraduate and graduate research opportunities
- Disseminate research outcomes and broadly increase water literacy including experiential learning for K-12 students
- Generate externally funded research and facilitate collaborative partnerships
IWRRI Staff
Kendra Kaiser
Director, Assistant Research Faculty
Idaho Water Center, Boise
kkaiser@uidaho.edu
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Margaret ‘Meg’ Wolf
Assistant Director
Harbor Center, Coeur d’Alene
mawolf@uidaho.edu
Mike ‘Woody’ Wood
Outreach & Ed. Coordinator
Harbor Center, Coeur d’Alene
mikewood@uidaho.edu
Lindsey Beacham
Communications Coordinator
Harbor Center, Coeur d’Alene
lbeacham@uidaho.edu
University of Idaho Extension, Water Outreach
Jim Ekins
Northern Idaho
Extension Educator — Area Water
jekins@uidaho.edu
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Christa Howarth
Southern Idaho
Extension Instructor — Water Outreach
Room 440G
chowarth@uidaho.edu
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IWRRI Executive Board
|
Paul Arrington (Chair) |
Idaho Water Users Association |
|
Jess Byrne (Co-Chair) |
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality |
|
Chris Mebane |
USGS Idaho Water Science Center |
|
Jo Ann Cole-Hansen |
Idaho Water Resources Board |
|
Mat Weaver |
Idaho Department of Water Resources |
|
Kresta Davis |
Idaho Power |
|
David Primozich |
The Freshwater Trust |
Research Advisory Committee
to be added