About Us

The New Jersey Water Resources Research Institute (NJWRRI) is a federally-funded program of research, training, and information transfer concerning all aspects of fresh and estuarine water in the state.
Its mission is to:
- sponsor research on all aspects of water quality, water quantity, water use, and management of water resources
- train students at the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels to become the next generation of water resource professionals in New Jersey
- facilitate the transfer of information from researchers to water resource managers and the public
News
- 104(b) awards will be made in January 2026 as per USGS.
- NIWR-USGS National Competitive Grants Program 104(g) - Funding of selected proposals will not occur until May 2026 at the earliest as per USGS.
