The Water Sustainability Program (WSP) at the University of Arizona provides science-based technical, economic, legal, and policy expertise necessary for water development, use, and conservation in a rapidly growing, increasingly urban state. WSP aims to strengthen research, outreach, and education efforts in the water resource area at the University of Arizona to help ensure a sustainable, high-quality water supply for economic development and enhanced quality of life for all of Arizona. The Water Sustainability Program is a university-wide collaboration of scientists and educators that is coordinated by five University of Arizona water centers. Stronger relationships across disciplines result in interdisciplinary research and innovative solutions to real-world problems in the state.

The Water Sustainability Program has been established to leverage the University's strengths in hydrology, water-related research and policy, and environmental technology industries to create several outcomes, including:

* Practical education for grades K-12 through graduate school to create general awareness of water issues and a skilled workforce

*Internationally recognized research and technology transfer initiatives, including a thriving industry cluster

*Stronger relationships across disciplines within the University of Arizona, which will result in research innovations and interdisciplinary solutions to real-world problems in the state.