h1. What is AguaClara?
h2. AguaClara Mission Statement
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*AguaClara is* a project in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University that is improving drinking water quality through innovative [research|research], knowledge transfer, [open source engineering] and [design|design] of sustainable, replicable water treatment systems.
The AguaClara project provides students an opportunity to carry on [Ezra Cornell's vision|http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/explore/tradition-of-innovation/index.cfm]: his sense of invention, his focus on the future, his belief in hands-on learning, his dream of a well-rounded education available to anyone.
h4. Read more about the project [here|about AguaClara] or in our [concept paper].
h4. Learn more about the [AguaClara technology|Technology Overview].
h2. Current Goals
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[Why donate]? Our work is only possible through the generous contributions of our sponsors. We need funding to continue to develop the most efficient and cost effective drinking water treatment plants. Our implementation partners also need support to build these plants. If you are interested in becoming a supporter, please see [how to make a donation|donate].
*QUESTIONS?* Contact the project director:
[Monroe Weber-Shirk|mailto:mw24@cornell.edu] (Cornell University)
Phone: (607) 255-8445
Skype monroeweber-shirk
_Please join us on Facebook and LinkedIN to show your support, group name: AguaClara. Our [GoogleGroup|http://groups.google.com/group/CUAguaClara] is also open to the public for anyone interested in receiving occasional team updates and [newsletters| newsletters]_
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