密西西比河研究中心

短期愿景

• 发展以科学为基础的信息, 分析工具, and decision support systems to enhance 保护 of agricultural ecosystems and the environment along the Mississippi River corridor.
• To lead and enhance the Environmental Science program offered through the School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences.
• To identify and evaluate nutrient management strategies best suited for small scale, 低收入农业生产.
• To develop collaborative relationships with other organizations such as 密西西比环境质量部 (MDEQ) the United States 农业部, 以及环境保护署(EPA).
• To establish a network of affiliates focused on large river research.
• To identify state and federal funding opportunities.
• To develop outreach for students and general public in the field of environmental 科学 .
• Provide academic and research opportunities for minority groups in agriculture, 科学, 和技术.

长远愿景

• To evolve the MRRC into a nationally and internationally recognized research center using innovative 科学 to better understand and manage sustainable watershed systems.
• 建立国际伙伴关系(中国), 印度, 非洲, 拉丁美洲)，由美国国际开发署支持, 联合国教科文组织, 世界银行.
• To increase the visibility and importance of the MRRC through effective technology transfer initiatives.
• To foster innovative nutrient management strategies for small and limited resources farmers.
• 教育学生可持续发展.
• To create a Master’s degree in Environmental Science.

合作伙伴

The MRRC works closely with many different organizations including:

• U.S. 农业部
• U.S. 林务局
• U.S. 地质调查所
• U.S. 工兵部队
• 密西西比水资源研究所
• 密西西比环境质量部
• 密西西比州立大学
• 北海湾研究所
• 密西西比果蔬种植者协会
• Alliance for Sustainable Agricultural Production Farm