UF Water Institute
The University of Florida Water Institute brings together talent from throughout the University and builds internal and external partnerships to address urgent water research challenges; implement innovative interdisciplinary academic programs to train excellent students; and provide state-of-the-art expert assistance and educational programs for external stakeholders. Water Institute faculty represent a breadth of water specialties from geophysical, chemical, biological and social sciences, engineering, law and humanities.
Giving Opportunities
Carl S. Swisher Eminent Scholar Chair in Water Resources
Support ESC in appropriate academic unit within UF/IFAS; the chaired professor will conduct research pertaining to water resources for State of FL including availability & allocation of water resources in this State.
Progress Energy-UF Water Institute Endowment
Support interdisciplinary faculty research, education and public outreach programs undertaken by the UF Water Institute, in order to catalyze the creation and adoption of improved methodologies of water management and policy development based upon strong research in water-related sciences, engineering, management and policy.
Sherwood L. Stokes-Environmental and Water Quality Scholarships
Support scholarships to students studying to improve/protect Florida's environment in general & water in particular; may be awarded to students in Levin College of Law or programs sponsored by Center for Wetlands; to be adm by Provost's Office.
Water Institute Planning Fund
Support the planning and start up of the Water Institute.