California Water Institute (CWI)
Welcome to California Water Institute! The California Water Institute (CWI) is located
at California State University, Fresno and focuses on all aspects of sustainable water
resource management solutions through outreach, entrepreneurship, education, testing,
and interdisciplinary research. Learn about each of CWI’s divisions below.
Center for Irrigation Technology
The Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT) supports developing and deploying technologies
that will bring the world the most innovative products and resource management tools.
CIT is built on a foundation of innovation and technology transfer focused on testing,
applied research, education, and entrepreneurship. Our staff works with the public
and private sectors to advance irrigation, water, and energy technologies and management
practices.About CIT
CSU-WATER
CSU-WATER seeks to achieve a long-term, sustainable water supply for California through
education, research, and policy development by harnessing the resources and leadership
from within the 23 CSU campuses. We foster academic preparation, applied research
and policy development that address all aspects of water use. CSU-WATER serves to
focus synergistically with the CSU’s many centers and programs of excellence on water
issues.About CSU Water
Research and Education Division
The Research and Education Division (formerly recognized as CWI) addresses water-related
issues by engaging Fresno State’s faculty, staff, students, and our collaborative
network of water experts. We form teams to pursue current and sustainable water resource
management solutions through education, collaboration, and research.About Division
Water, Energy and Technology Center
The Water, Energy, and Technology (WET) Center helps ventures grow healthy businesses
starting from innovative ideas to commercially-viable products and services. Since
2007, we have supported water, energy, and agricultural technology entrepreneurs through
programs and services developed by our experienced team, with the assistance of a
diverse network of industry and academic professionals.About WET