WRRI Kicks Off Virtual Conference Series with Coastal Wastewater Treatment Session
In April, WRRI hosted its first-ever virtual Annual Conference session, kicking off a series of periodic sessions throughout the spring and summer. These sessions will ensure the great planning work for the conference still serves...
NC Water Utilities Continue to Provide Safe, Reliable Water
With news and information about the novel coronavirus constantly evolving, it is reassuring to know some things remain the same amidst all the changes. One of those things is the availability of safe, clean, reliable...Continue reading "NC Water Utilities Continue to Provide Safe, Reliable Water"
Promoting Green Infrastructure Through Schools
A WRRI–North Carolina Sea Grant-supported student investigates perceptions of green infrastructure at schools. By Maya Hoon There is value in establishing a connection between nature and children. As children learn and grow, they will take...Continue reading "Promoting Green Infrastructure Through Schools"
Reconstructing the Past to Understand Impacts on Water Quality
A WRRI–North Carolina Sea Grant-supported researcher studies decades of satellite data to see the where and how CAFOs may be impacting water quality. By Maya Hoon UPDATED: Home to many swine industries, North Carolina has...Continue reading "Reconstructing the Past to Understand Impacts on Water Quality"
NC Sea Grant – WRRI Fellow Studies Lead Contamination In Vulnerable NC Communities
Lead threatens water security in low-income and African American communities By Maya Hoon As household plumbing and water pipes age, lead, a potent neurotoxin, may contaminate drinking water from corrosion. With this issue raising concern...
Mercury Hotspots in the St. Lawrence River
New Water Management Policies Influence Toxic Mercury Production in St. Lawrence River Wetlands By Maya Hoon Mercury pollution is an emerging threat for St. Lawrence River ecosystems reaching from the Great Lakes region, of the...Continue reading "Mercury Hotspots in the St. Lawrence River"
