MISSION STATEMENT AND OBJECTIVES

In service to residents of the Red River Basin, provide a forum for research, public education, training, and information dissemination relating to flood damage reduction and water resource protection and enhancement in the Red River Basin

Utilize technical and professional expertise to address critical water management, environment and natural resource issues in the Red River Basin.

Promote enhanced networking of higher education faculty and staff within the basin in collaboration with federal, state, and local agency personnel, environmental groups and other citizens of the Red River Basin.

Complement the initiative and goals of numerous organizations now functioning in the basin.

Provide opportunities for students to receive education, perform research, and gain experience on subjects related to watershed issues, flood and drought damage reduction, and natural resources.

Prepare students for future employment  while providing valuable basic and applied research, and educational outreach/collaboration.

Public education on technical issues through information meetings, workshops, symposia, conference, newsletters, and internet.

Continuing education and professional development strategies for collaboration, educational opportunities, hydrology, flood damage reduction, environmental science, and natural resources.