NIWR is dedicated to keeping all 54 Water Resources Research Institutes informed through clear, timely, and well‑organized communication.
Erin serves as NIWR’s Communications Officer, working closely with the Past President, NIWR Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and subcommittees to keep members connected and up to date.
Contact Erin
Erin is here to support NIWR members with their communications needs and to keep everyone connected.
- Listserv Updates: Add or remove staff from NIWR’s email lists
- Newsletter Contributions: Share announcements, events, or research highlights
- Website & LinkedIn: Submit updates or request visibility for your institute’s work
- General Support: Get guidance or be connected with the right NIWR contact
Reach out anytime at eflanagan.niwr@gmail.com to ensure your institute stays informed and engaged.
Meet our Communications
Officer, Erin Flanagan
Erin is a recent graduate of The Ohio State University where she studied Environmental Policy and Decision Making. She specialized in Communication and Behavior Change. During her time at Ohio State, she led a capstone project that developed a university–public school district partnership designed to engage students in environmental education on their own campuses.
Erin also worked with Ohio’s WRRI for over a year and a half, assisting with communications and outreach. In that role, she wrote about water research, supported institute messaging, and developed various GIS projects to visualize and share data.
Her academic training and professional experience combine a strong foundation in environmental policy with practical skills in communication, education, and technology. Today, Erin brings that expertise to NIWR as Communications Officer, helping members share their research, stay connected, and amplify the impact of water resources work nationwide.
