Research activities in the forWater Network are concentrated around
​four major themes

Learn more about each of the forWater research themes to see how the network is producing new knowledge & tools that will make our forests, communities, and knowledge-systems more responsive to drinking water challenges associated with changing climatic trends and natural disturbances.  

forWater Research Areas

Watershed Science & Forest Management

Drinking Water
​Treatability

Downstream Effects
​Propagation

Resource Economics
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The forWater Network is generating new knowledge & tools for cumulative watershed effects assessment, source water protection, enhanced water treatability, and more.

forWater Network research helps develop knowledge to support...
  • Public policy for forest management and source water protection
  • Source water protection technology development
  • Utility-specific Drinking Water Safety Plans and source water protection plans
  • Development of Best Management Practices for forest management

See the Research in Action

Visit our resources page to explore the research outcomes, forWater materials, and application tools 

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