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Water Institute Planning Fund

This funds supports the UF Water Institute with initializing and implementing its activities, events, awards, and other opportunities for faculty, students, and partners.

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Process Energy – UF Water Institute Endowment

This endowment was established by Progress Energy, merged with Duke Energy in 2012, to support the University of Florida Water Institute at catalyzing the creation and adoption of improved methodologies for water management and policy development based upon strong research in water-related sciences, engineering, management and policy.

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Sherwood L. Stokes – Environmental and Water Quality Scholarships

This endowment was established by Sherwood L. Stokes to support students studying to improve and protect Florida’s environment and water in particular.

UF scientific divers deploying tracing dye.

Carl S. Swisher Eminent Scholar Chair in Water Resources

This endowment was established by the Carl S. Swisher Foundation to support research to improve understanding of the availability and allocation of water resources in the State of Florida, better inform the general public about water issues across the state, and contribute to enhanced water-related education for graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Florida.