Why is the Missouri Water Center Needed?

It just makes sense.

Water, in sufficient quantity and quality, is critical for maintaining global human and environmental health. Water is a critical resource in the state of Missouri, providing drinking water, irrigation, power generation, industrial uses, commercial navigation, and serving as fish and wildlife habitat. In addition to severe droughts, Missouri experiences severe floods, reminding us the importance of drought planning, flood control, and flood risk reduction. The Missouri Water Center uses rigorous and innovative science to address Missourians’ pressing water-related challenges.