RESEARCH
Innovative
human-centered solutions
to improve community resilience
Where will you
Find your Solution?
Water is the lifeblood of our planet—our most essential resource and the defining sustainability challenge of the 21st century. Yet, as demand soars and resources dwindle, our aging systems are under pressure like never before.
At the One Water Solutions Institute, we’re revolutionizing how we manage water in an era of rapid population growth, climate change, and urban expansion. Our research drives innovations in sustainable water management and climate-resilient water systems. Through advanced modeling, data-driven decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we address critical water challenges to enhance global water security.
Our holistic solutions integrate cutting-edge science, innovative technologies, and world-class research to build resilience, reliability, and sustainability.
Strategic Research
Focus Areas
Featured Activities
Civil engineer and horticulturist join forces for stormwater and green roof research at CSU Spur’s Hydro Backyard
How do you sustainably filter stormwater to irrigate crops?
CSU Spur Water TAP lab aims to find out
Want to recycle your own water at home? A new proposal could make that easier in Colorado
New dashboard is a centralized database for river restoration and nature-based storage research
From pollutant to possibilities: the potential for using reclaimed stormwater in water systems
Technology developed by CSU One Water Solutions Institute helps corral disparate statewide water data
Centers of Innovation
We strive to bring awareness to the intersection of water, health, and food systems to engage the next generation innovators and problem solvers.
Hydro, one of three buildings at CSU’s new Spur campus in Denver, connects visitors to water – the world’s most vital resource. This building showcases the importance of water and connects visitors with our team of scientists working on important discoveries that will keep our water safe, secure, and available for future generations.
Here, the One Water Solutions Institute is focused on connecting our world-class research and innovative software solutions to solve global challenges at the local level.
Cutting-edge water treatment technology
The first of its kind, this groundbreaking facility is a powerhouse for innovation – pushing the limits of water treatment by testing cutting-edge technologies across diverse real-world water sources to identify the most effective ways to clean and reuse water for a sustainable future.
Our research centers are hubs where creative ideas, technological advancements, and entrepreneurial endeavors converge to drive progress and change. These CSU facilities are characterized by a concentration of talent, resources, and infrastructure that fosters collaboration and the exchange of ideas across various disciplines.
Decades of Combined Water, Climate and Environmental Sustainability Research Experience
Our team provides a unique perspective and wide range of expertise by bringing together water, energy and agricultural research experts, engineers, program managers and software developers.
We are proud of our team’s varied demographics, and the excellence our strong diversity lends to our research.
