CUAHSI’s 25th Anniversary: A Look Back at our Founding Member Institutions
Posted Jun 9, 2026
As we continue to celebrate our 25th anniversary, we’re highlighting the 33 institutions that became the founding members of CUAHSI’s consortium.
When CUAHSI was incorporated in 2001, 33 universities across the country came together around the shared belief that advancing hydrologic science required infrastructure that no single institution could support alone.
Those founding institutions didn't just sign on to support an idea. Representatives from all 33 of the institutions were elected to the consortium’s first Board of Directors, playing a key role in shaping the governance and direction of the newly formed organization.
In the 25 years since, CUAHSI’s consortium membership has more than tripled. Changes to CUAHSI’s by-laws have expanded institutional membership eligibility, opening participation to a wider range of organizations, and member representatives continue to play an important role in providing guidance that influences CUAHSI’s strategic direction. Thank you to all our members for your support of our mission over the last 25 years.