Education
The IWI takes a watershed-based, cross-curricular approach to learning. Students of all ages focus first on their their local watershed, then tied to larger systems of natural resources. They gain understanding of how their action connect to and affect the world around them.
Research
The IWI collaborates with watershed managers, university faculty, community groups, and government agencies to address critical water management issues related to flood damage reduction and natural resource enhancement. Our applied research contributes to sustainability and prosperity.
Stewardship
The IWI Stewardship Program platform, Wayfindr, helps farmers increase net return while reducing risk. Producers view estimated financial and environmental outcomes for operation practices they select. Wayfindr is also a Measure/ Report/ Verify platform that quantifies reductions in water, nutrients, and soil loss.
Professional Services
As a 501(3) (c) non-profit, the IWI is uniquely positioned to provide technical and professional services in support of communities, governments, non-profits, and research institutions. Our professional services include facilitation, grant writing, geospatial analysis and project management.
Red River Basin Mapping Portal
High-fidelity geospatial data visualization as decision support for communities and businesses.
River Watch Educational Program
Thoughts from a few River Watch students from around the Red River Basin on what makes the learning special:
“We
just turn on our water, and we don’t care, but we need to think about where
it’s coming from—that’s why River Watch is important.”
“If you’re ever in an ecology class, it goes hand in hand. It’s fun if you put yourself into it. It’s nice to be out in the field, out in the area that you are actually learning about.”
“It’s nice to be outside, even when it’s cold, it’s better
to be outside cold and learning then sitting in the classroom and trying to
learn the same thing.”
