Water Resources Research Act Program

Details for Project ID 2007MO72B

Tech Transfer - USGS Water Resources Research Center

Institute: Missouri
Year Established: 2007 Start Date: 2007-03-01 End Date: 2009-02-28
Total Federal Funds: $63,808 Total Non-Federal Funds: $129,562

Principal Investigators: Thomas Clevenger, Thomas Clevenger

Project Summary: The Missouri Water Resources Research Centers objectives are: 1) to establish active research programs to aid in understanding and solving Missouris and the Nations water problems, 2) to provide education opportunities in research for students with an interest in water resources and related fields, and 3) to be actively dedicated to the dissemination of information through all aspects of the media. The technology assistance program goal is to meet objective 3, dissemination of information through all aspects of the media. The Center will continue to maintain an active information transfer program that will include: Assistance in the organization of statewide conferences Coordination of local seminar program Publishing of annual newsletter Interaction with state and federal water agencies Cooperation with University extension personnel (they are represented on advisory committee) Attendance at monthly meeting of Missouri Water Quality Coordinating Committee Director serves on various national and local water related boards, organizations and committees Continued cooperation with district USGS office representative on advisory committee) Maintenance and expansion of comprehensive web site Making available of Centers publications Responding to public requests and questions Meeting with advisory committee to improve information transfer activities