The SCWMRI proudly recognized as the focal institute in watershed management in Iran, enjoys having cooperation of 160 academic and scientific staff, researchers, professional engineers and qualified technicians carrying out applied researches in the above-mentioned fields. There are 26 provincial divisions and 37 research stations conducting pilot projects across the country.

Research Objectives

• To identify and prioritize research needs in the fields of soil conservation and watershed management in the country,
• Providing research project on natural related disaster such as mass movement, flood and debris flow.
• Providing required facilities for research activities related to soil conservation and watershed management,
• Expansion of fundamental and applied researches in the fields of soil conservation and watershed management,
• Identifying issues, obtaining, creating, processing and dissemination of technologies applied to enhance research activities on soil conservation and watershed management,
• Development of new methods to promote indigenous knowledge and technologies for local soil conservation and watershed management practices,
• Commercializing research achievements related to soil conservation and watershed management,
• Providing advisory services to real and legal individuals based on the research achievements and scientific activities conducted by the Institute,