Canaan Valley Institute (CVI) empowers local citizens to create healthy communities and clean watersheds. By providing education, outreach, and technical assistance, we help communities gain the tools and skills necessary to develop lasting solutions.

We envision every community having access to clean water. Healthy streams and watersheds are vital for communities to thrive—today and for future generations. Clean water is important for drinking, industries, recreation, and aesthetics, but water can also tell the story of the overall health of a community. Poor water quality can be an indicator of other socioeconomic challenges in healthcare, education, and economic development. Communities that lack vital systems such as water and wastewater infrastructure have little chance of thriving. It's not something most people think about, but if you live in a community where access to clean water isn't a given, there is nothing more important.

CVI's greatest asset is our staff: a dedicated and diverse group of individuals in four states who firmly believe that local people can make a difference in solving their communities' concerns. Our technology is cutting edge, our expertise unparalleled and accessible, and our commitment 100 percent. The Institute is structured for integrated problem solving and implementation, as project teams draw on staff and resources from three divisions: Science & Technology , Stakeholder Services & Assessment , and Finance & Operations .