About WRI
At the New York State Water Resources Institute at Cornell University (NYSWRI), we support robust science and dialogue between researchers, managers, policymakers, and the general public to improve water management through:
- Original research and outreach on topics of local, state, and national importance.
- Grant and funding opportunities for the higher education community.
- Outreach and education, related to state-of-the-art research, to various stakeholders throughout New York state.
- Relationship-building with state agencies, professional organizations, and citizen stakeholder groups.
Currently Accepting 2025 Proposals
WRI has established a Research and Outreach Agenda to address critical water resource issues in NYS. Proposals seeking funding through WRI's Request for Proposals (RFP) should visit the Grants and Funding Opportunities page to find the 2025 RFP document and learn more.
Work with us
Check below for our current open positions. If there are none below, continue to check back or learn about other ways to get involved with WRI.
Aquatic Invasive Species Technician Field Assistant III
As the Aquatic Invasive Species Technician, you will assist with training and leading seasonal staff to conduct detailed field surveys of aquatic plants, invertebrates, and additional biotic/abiotic factors as assigned following standardized methodology.
Located at SUNY New Paltz Dept. Of Biological Sciences.
Field Assistant III - Streamside Restoration Technician
As the Streamside Restoration Technician, you will assist the NYSDEC’s Hudson River Estuary Program with a stream buffer restoration initiative known as Trees for Tribs, as well as other watershed outreach programs. The Restoration Technician will be responsible for developing and maintaining a plant materials nursery, conducting plant monitoring at previous restoration sites, data entry, providing one-on-one assistance to landowners, assessing and preparing potential planting sites, and leading volunteers at planting projects.
This position is located in New Paltz, NY.
WRI in the News
- Day in the Life Events Connect Students Across NYS with Local Watersheds
- 22nd Annual "Day in the Life of the Hudson and Harbor"
- Planting Trees for Tribs at Fern Tor
- Digital murals to dental clinics: Einhorn Center grants support community-based…
- Art brings science to life along the Mohawk River
- Find more stories here
Contact Us
New York State Water Resources Institute
230 Riley-Robb Hall
Cornell University,
Ithaca, NY 14853-5701
Email: nyswri [at] cornell.edu (nyswri[at]cornell[dot]edu)
Phone: 607-254-7163
Fax: 607-255-4449
Great Lakes Program
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
700 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
Hudson River Estuary Program
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
21 South Putt Corners Road
New Paltz, NY 12561
Mohawk River Basin Program
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
625 Broadway
Albany, New York 12233-3502