Future progress in advancing the performance, reliability and cost-effectiveness of water treatment and water resources will require strong interdisciplinary and inter-generational training and support. WERRI is committed to supporting the development of early-career researchers through fellowships and internships. WERRI is tapping the experience and wisdom of the current generation of water system and resource managers to ensure that the best insights from today’s innovators become tomorrow’s general practices and accepted procedures. WERRI is supporting educational and workforce development programs through universities, community colleges and through the extensive professional development training programs within the water industry.