Ganges River delta. GETTY IMAGES
What is dare?
DARE will produce a first-of-its-kind atlas dataset detailing the historical impacts of hydraulic infrastructure on riverine ecosystems over the last 75 years
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Led by Cornell University, DARE unites an international, multi-institutional research consortium of expert researchers and policy makers. Learn more about our team here.
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The DARE Project is supported by Schmidt Sciences and is a member of the VIEW portfolio. Learn more about VIEW and Schmidt Sciences here.
Scientific challenges – Learn more about dare
Challenge 1:
Historical Impacts
Discovering past hydraulic infrastructure management and its impact on river discharge. Learn more ->
Challenge 3:
Exploring Uncertainty
Uncertainty characterization of DARE models and data products. Learn more ->
Challenge 2:
Riverine Ecosystem Indicators
Linking hydraulic infrastructure management and alterations, to the status of riverine ecosystems. Learn more ->
Challenge 4:
Policy Impacts
Policy impacts through stakeholder engagement. Learn more ->
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“My academic and research experiences have shaped my expertise in the water–energy–food nexus and my interest in exploring integrated solutions… Read more.
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DARE joins a $33M portfolio of water research projects funded by Schmidt Sciences. As of March 2026, The Dynamic Atlas… Read more.
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