The Water Resources Research Act of 1984, as amended, (42USC1031 et seq.) authorizes a water resources research institute in each state and territory to:
"plan, conduct, or otherwise arrange for competent research that fosters (A) the entry of new research scientists into the water resources fields, (B) the training and education of future water scientists, engineers, and technicians, (C) the preliminary exploration of new ideas that address water problems or expand understanding of water and water related phenomena, and (D) the dissemination of research results to water managers and the public
