Energy-Water Nexus Research Guide

Learn about Soil and Water Conservation Districts and River Conservancy Districts and how they relate to the management of water supply in Illinois.

"The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions."

"The mission of the EPA is to protect human health and the environment."

"The Energy and Minerals Mission Area conducts research and assessments on the location, quantity, and quality of mineral and energy resources, including the economic and environmental effects of resource extraction and use."

"Water is one of six science mission areas of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Water's mission is to collect and disseminate reliable, impartial, and timely information that is needed to understand the Nation's water resources."

"UN-Water is the United Nations inter-agency coordination mechanism for all freshwater and sanitation related matters. "

"IEA is an autonomous organisation which works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its 29 member countries and beyond. The IEA's four main areas of focus are: energy security, economic development, environmental awareness, and engagement worldwide."

"Prairie Rivers Network is Illinois' advocate for clean water and healthy rivers."

The Waterkeeper movement’s mission is for swimmable, drinkable, fishable waterways worldwide. More than 220 Waterkeeper organizations around the world focus citizen action on issues that affect waterways, from pollution to climate change.

A 501(c)3 research organization representing more than 130 U.S. universities and international water science-related organizations.

Resources for the Future improves environmental and natural resource policymaking worldwide through objective social science research of the highest caliber.

Performs research, builds institutional capacity and provides advisory services in five thematic areas: water governance, transboundary water management, climate change and water, the water-energy-food nexus, and water economics.

The mission of the USWP is "to unite and mobilize best of U.S. expertise, resources and ingenuity to address global water challenges, with a special focus on developing countries where needs are greatest." Their H2OInfo Portal provides a single entry point for access to quality U.S.-based water-related resources that contribute to solutions for global water challenges.