Jaroslav Cerni Institute for Development of Water Resources is water resources oriented think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the environment and improve people's lives.

Our mission is to provide reliable, impartial, timely information that is needed to understand the water resources. Jaroslav Cerni Institute for Development of Water Resources actively promotes the use of this information by decision makers to:
• Minimize the loss of life and property as a result of water-related natural hazards, such as floods, droughts, and land movement.
• Effectively manage ground-water and surface-water resources for domestic, agricultural, commercial, industrial, recreational, and ecological uses.
• Protect and enhance water resources for human health, aquatic health, and environmental quality.
• Contribute to wise physical and economic development of the water resources for the benefit of present and future generations.

Because people are inspired by ideas, empowered by knowledge, and moved to change by greater understanding, Jaroslav Cerni Institute for Development of Water Resources provides - and helps other institutions to provide - objective water related information, knowledge, solutions and practical proposals for policy and institutional change that will foster environmentally sound, socially equitable development.