Our vision is to ensure equitable and safe water resources in coastal areas to promote health, the environment, and sustainable development. Coastal areas are broadly defined as the land stretching from the coast to about 50 km inland.

The International Partnership for Coastal Water Resources (IPCWR) is a collaboration of public, academic, and non-governmental organizations dedicated to the improvement of water quality in coastal areas. Integral to its mission is the implementation of proven, cost-effective techniques and water management solutions tailored to the unique environmental conditions of rapidly evolving coastal areas. This is accomplished through interdisciplinary scientific research, consultation, training, education, and institutional networking at the national and international levels.

IPCWR provides strong expertise in environmentally important core areas, including:

• water resources management,
• water and public health,
• coastal processes and hazards mitigation,
• water quality science,
• attenuation of groundwater overexploitation and salt water intrusion problems,
• soil and groundwater remediation and treatment, and
• coastal data management and access.

IPCWR capabilities are well matched to its core areas and include

• hydrogeologic characterization and modeling for cost-effective remediation and sustainable aquifer management,
• design and implementation of sustainable water treatment solutions for small to midsize communities,
• coastal hazard mapping and vulnerability assessment,
• water related public health assessment and estimation of disease burden,
• environmental data management and GIS,
• water quality analysis,
• community based strategies for response to climate change,
• capacity building through public education and technical training, and
• environmental impact and risk assessment.

The major objective of IPCWR is to promote equitable and safe water resources development and remediation practices by means of research, education and training of government, non-government, private and public, as well as academic groups and individuals. Further, IBCWR is actively seeking the collaboration with other organizations to build and strengthen internal and external alliances and to create the capacity to effectively influence and shape the public discussion of its water resources.

Our principal goal is to facilitate planning and executions of multi-year, sustainable projects that provide opportunities for developing a lasting partnership between members of IPCWR and other national and international groups that share our vision of equitable and safe water resources development in coastal areas.