What is the National Water Resources Institute of Nigeria?

What is the National Water Resources Institute of Nigeria?

The National Water Resources Institute, a Parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources was established in 1979 under Decree No. 3 of March 2nd, 1985, currently referred to as National Water Resources Institute Act, cap No. 83, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

What is the role of the Institute of water resources?

Also, as part of its mandates, the institute is charged with the responsibilities of providing training for various sector stakeholders on short courses and formulate programme of work in the water resources field in the country.

What has nwnwri been up to in 2021?

NWRI has been busy with Independent Advisory Panel meetings through the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2021, we met with new clients from Tampa, Florida, and the City of Palmdale, California. We have also held panel meetings with longtime clients from across Southern California.

Where is the water resources research institute located?

The Water Resources Research Institute for each state or territory is located at its “1862” land-grant university or at another college or university designated by the governor or state legislature. The Institute in Guam is a regional institute serving Guam, The Federated States of Micronesia, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

How does NIWR work with the USGS?

NIWR cooperates with the USGS to support, coordinate and facilitate research through the Annual Base Grants, National Competitive Grants, Coordination Grants, and in operating the NIWR-USGS Student Internship Program. A graduate student, supported by the Texas Water Resources Institute, works in a crevasse as part of a karstaquifer study.

How many water resources research centers are there in the US?

Photo credit: Pam Sponholtz There are 54 Water Resources Research Institutes or Centers, one in each of the 50 states as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam.