Idaho Water Resources Research Institute

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Supporting water resource needs for Idaho and beyond

Established in 1964, the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI) is one of the nation’s 54 water research and technology centers. In this capacity, IWRRI conducts and directs research to support the water resource needs of the state of Idaho, the northwest region and the nation. IWRRI also plays an important role in facilitating, participating in and developing innovative education and outreach programs that provide research-generated information to water managers, agency research scientists and the public at large.

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Mission

IWRRI addresses state, regional, and national water issues by conducting research, sharing current information, and supporting the development of a multi-disciplinary water workforce.

Research

IWRRI conducts applied water-related research. Two of the outcomes of that research are written reports and published papers.

Outreach & Education

We provide education and access to information about lakes and rivers in Idaho. We also lead K-12 and adult educational programs and serve as a forum for water resource experts to collaborate.

Data & Tools

IWRRI prioritizes making research findings understandable and accessible to all partners. We work to co-produce relevant and actionable data through research with water users.

What’s New?

  • IWRRI staff at the 2026 DEQ water quality conference.

    Introducing New IWRRI Staff
  • Kuna TCP students sample for macroinvertebrates along the Boise River at Barber Park.

    Youth Water Summit Expands to Southern Idaho, Inspiring the Next Generation of Water Leaders
  • Green fields surrounded by brown hills in the Snake River Valley near Hargerman Idaho

    IWRRI funds strategic Idaho water research projects