To provide a common forum in which to meet, discuss, exchange ideas, and assist all persons concerned with the conservation, development, management, and utilization of fresh and marine waters and related resources together with their environmental aspects. 

Its mission is also to cooperate with Federal, State and local agencies, educational institutions, foundations, private companies, and with other local sections and chapters of the national organizations concerned with water resources. 

To advance water resources research, planning, development, management and education by collecting, organizing and disseminating ideas and information in the field of water resources science and technology.