National Watershed Research Network
Funded through annual membership fees and CWP's matching funds, the National Watershed Research Network is a collaborative that helps communities achieve clean water and healthy watersheds by funding applied research on topics determined by its members.
The National Watershed Research Network’s Steering Committee provides oversight, sets priorities, and helps to leverage funding and partnerships. The Steering Committee is comprised of watershed practitioners, regulators, researchers, and funders chosen to represent a diverse set of sectors and regions.
Why Join?
Influence a national agenda on applied watershed research priorities and information needs
Collaborate with watershed practitioners, regulators, and researchers to refine research priorities and learn from each other
Receive products that save time & money by translating science to concrete actions that can be readily applied to your community
Provide ideas and direction for study designs, case studies, and research products
Leverage funds by participating as a case study community
Engage with the Center for Watershed Protection and Network members to share information and insights, partner on proposals, and find resources that address your community’s needs
Gain premiere access to Network products, including trainings that offer Continuing Education Units
Access a national clearinghouse of watershed information that is nationally accessible online and through training opportunities
Goals
Influence a national agenda on applied watershed research priorities and information needs
Provide a forum for watershed practitioners, regulators, and researchers to collaborate on and refine research priorities and learn from each other
Use a pooled funding approach to implement defined priorities
Regularly synthesize existing watershed research, information, and practitioner knowledge to provide a national perspective that informs the creation of practical guidance and tools
Make the results nationally accessible online and through training opportunities