Driving sustainable use of water
Water is one of the most vital natural resources on the planet—and yet, its distribution is also one of the most imbalanced. Some regions face growing water scarcity while others are plagued by recurring floods. Water’s dynamic nature means that shifts in climate and human activity can cause water security to change by the year, though extreme events can cause changes by the hour. Given these realities, government agencies, hydropower operators, utility companies and other water resources organizations across the globe need the right information at the right time to effectively address the planet’s growing water resources challenges.
With advanced, information-based technology and solutions, the RTI Center for Water Resources can help you translate data into actionable information to strengthen water security and resilience against a backdrop of increasing demand, water scarcity, extreme weather events and hydrologic uncertainty. We can help you make sustainable decisions in water resource management to meet critical objectives related to water supply, hydropower, flooding or ecosystems.
Some of our highlighted water resources services include:
As part of a research institute, the RTI Center for Water Resources has applied innovative, science-based solutions to successfully complete more than 2,500 projects worldwide over the past 30 years (learn more about RTI's wide range of experience and expertise in water and global environment and water resilience). Our highly skilled team of scientists and engineers are leaders in the design, development and implementation of integrated services and solutions for complex water issues. Let us help you make strategic decisions to respond to your water resources challenges using cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics and actionable information.
Focus Areas
Featured Client | NOAA
RTI is currently working on multiple water and climate projects from the recently established NOAA Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH), a national consortium committed to accelerating research and enhancing collaboration to provide actionable water resources forecasts and information.
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Interactive Project Map
The RTI Center for Water Resources (CWR) has projects in more than 30 countries around the world. Click on a country to see a preview of our work. Use the link at the bottom of the preview box to see more information and explore other CWR projects in our project database.
Strategic Alliances
The RTI Center of Water Resources engages in memberships and partnerships with top organizations within the water resourcing sector. These alliances allow us to collaborate and share knowledge with industry leaders.