Arizona's universities are home to numerous specialized centers that are undertaking research on water from various perspectives, from the 'hard' sciences (geology, biology, chemistry) to the social sciences (public policy, economics, and conflict resolution), and applied sciences (engineering and hydrology). The centers work closely with water managers, policy makers, and the public to ensure that their cutting-edge research results, products, and technologies benefit Arizona 's water future. Links below provide information on the centers, including: contact information, web address, mission and history, their main programs, and sources of funding. Arizona Water Institute Arizona Water Institute Arizona State University   University of Arizona Central Arizona Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research Decision Center for a Desert City Global Institute of Sustainability Morrison Institute for Public Policy Water Quality Center Biosphere 2 Engineering Research Center for Environmentally Benign Semiconductor Manufacturing Institute for the Study of Planet Earth Office of Arid Lands Studies Science and Technology Center for Sustainability of semi-Arid Hydrology and Riparian Areas Superfund Basic Research Program Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy Water Quality Center Water Resources Research Center Water Sustainability Program Northern Arizona University Center for Sustainable Environments Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals Merriam-Powell Center for Environmental Research Watershed Research and Education Program