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New IWIRI director outlines research priorities, data integration and stakeholder advisory plans
Summary
Kendra Kiser, director of the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute, described IWIRI’s federal mandate, recent work on aquifer models and data integration, and plans to convene advisory bodies and develop tools for local water users.
Kendra Kiser, director of the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWIRI), briefed the House Agricultural Affairs Committee on the institute’s mission, recent projects and plans to strengthen state water research and data tools.
Kiser said IWIRI was established under the Water Resources Research Act (1964) and that there are sister institutes in every state and territory. She described IWIRI’s charge to plan, coordinate and conduct water research, support workforce development through student training, and disseminate findings to communities.
Kiser outlined past contributions, including IWIRI…
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