WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE (WRRI)


Mission

The Water Resources Research Institute’s (WRRI) mission is to provide the District of Columbia with interdisciplinary research support that identifies water resource issues and contributes to solutions. In addition to coordinating and facilitating water resource-related research projects through seed grants provided to faculty members from the consortium of universities in the District, the institute provides training. It disseminates research findings that address water issues in the DC area and beyond. The institute supports collaborative research that engages faculty members, students, and a broad array of stakeholders to address regional water issues holistically.

Event Recap

The 10th annual National Capital Region Water Resources Virtual Symposium was a major success!  For event recaps, please visit here to access the conference’s virtual presentations.

Upcoming Events

2023 National Capital Region Water Resources Symposium Equitable and Resilient Water Resource Management and Practices will be held on April 14, 2023.

University of the District of Columbia – Student Center

4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Call for Abstracts

Apply here to submit an abstract for the 2023 National Capital Region Water Resources Symposium.

Request for Proposals

The Water Resources Research Institute at the University of the District of Columbia (DCWRRI) is now accepting proposals under the Water Resources Research Act, Section 104 (b) for FY2023. The DCWRRI requests a proposal for research or information transfer that explores new ideas to address water problems in the District of Columbia and expand understanding of innovative ways of managing urban waterways. Partly funded by the U.S. Geological Survey, the mission of the DCWRRI is to provide the District of Columbia with interdisciplinary research support to identify DC water resource problems and contribute to their solutions. For more information, click here.

 

Staff Contact

Dr. Tolessa Deksissa
Director, Water Resources Research Institute
202.274.5273
tdeksissa@udc.edu

Sebhat Tefera
Project Specialist for Environmental Testing Lab
202.274.7078
stefera@udc.edu

Sania Rose
Project Assistant for Environmental Quality Testing Lab
202.274.7298
sania.rose@udc.edu