IDEAL Project

Introduction:
The University of California–Irvine requests support for a timely and innovative initiative to promote the education, training, and career placement of underrepresented groups in California’s water sector. Intended as a program that can be replicated in other universities, the goal of Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, and Able Leaders for Water — is to enable greater diversity and inclusiveness in what is arguably the state’s most important resource sector — one that is becoming increasingly threatened by climate change and growing demands, yet is critical to our economy, jobs, environment, and quality of life.