Founded in 1890, Washington State University (WSU) is comprehensive research, land-grant institution that is home to growing interdisciplinary programs in water, environmental, and economic research, extension, and outreach that spans its colleges and campuses. Washington State University is dedicated to providing a higher education to its students and brighter future for all. With over 100 years of history, WSU has had a profound impact on the state of Washington and its surrounding region, contributing excellent research, ingenuity, and has relentlessly worked to educate the next generation of leaders. WSU encourages involvement and exploration, and is committed to Water research and education for the State of Washington and beyond.