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Kirchhoff Lab

The Kirchhoff Lab

Strengthening water management systems and communities through science.

At the Kirchhoff Lab, we’re interested in how people, organizations, and the environment all connect—and how those relationships shape the way decisions are made.

We take a collaborative approach, working with people from different fields and backgrounds to create knowledge that’s not just interesting, but actually useful. Our goal is to help communities become more resilient, fair, and informed—especially when it comes to managing water, responding to climate change, and improving public systems like drinking water.

We’re always reflecting on and improving our work, and we welcome new ideas, partnerships, and perspectives. Whether it’s through research, policy, or community engagement, we’re here to help build systems that work better for everyone.

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Improving Lives with Scientific Evidence

We work across different fields and with different people to create useful knowledge that helps communities become stronger and fairer, both socially and environmentally.

Learn more about our research