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California Water Institute (CWI)

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.

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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
water tower in Fresno State campus

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

 

water tower in Fresno State campus

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
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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