The Center for Watershed Sciences conducts interdisciplinary problem-solving research to shape water resource management in California and beyond. Students develop cross-disciplinary expertise through education and research opportunities at CWS, becoming leaders in science, technology, and policy. Gifts to the Center for Watershed Sciences support the study of critical water challenges, particularly in California, and focus on environmentally and economically sustainable solutions for managing rivers, lakes, and estuaries.
Gifts at every level support Watershed initiatives, research, students, and outreach, and give CWS the flexibility to address emerging needs and opportunities.
Giving Options
General Fund
The General Fund fosters inclusive growth by supporting outreach initiatives, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, developing special projects, and funding symposia that inspire collaboration, innovation, and meaningful change within our community.
Special Initiatives
- Lund Water Management Dissertation Fellowship
- Ecogeomorphology Fund
- World Water Initiative Excellence Fund
Research Groups
Sometimes, there are opportunities to support specific research groups and their work directly. These contributions help advance targeted projects and initiatives within the Center for Watershed Sciences' broader mission.