Water Resources Research Act Program

Details for Project ID 2006ME93B

Maine WRRI IT FY06

Institute: Maine
Year Established: 2006 Start Date: 2006-03-01 End Date: 2007-02-28
Total Federal Funds: $26,062 Total Non-Federal Funds: $33,686

Principal Investigators: John Peckenham

Abstract: A core objective of the Maine Water Resources Research Institute, part of the Mitchell Center, is to use information transfer activities to foster increased cooperation and communication among the academic community, state and federal agencies, environmental organizations, private companies and the general public. The Mitchell Center is viewed as the first option within the State of Maine to access the substantial technical abilities of the University of Maine on issues related to water resources. The Maine Water Resources Research Institute is used to make research accessible to a variety of constituencies. Using this grant, part-time staff and other non-federal funding, the Center will continue to disseminate research results, organize meetings, participate in statewide forums, serve on committees dealing with water resource issues, work with teachers and students, and conduct special projects.