New Collaborative Community Research Looks at Wastewater, Mussels, Youth Training and More
Six new projects in North Carolina are launching this year with support from the Community Collaborative Research Grant program. Projects explore topics including wastewater treatment, mussels, youth training and more....
WRRI Supporting 10 Graduate Students for 2021-22
By Justin Lindemann Ten graduate students from across North Carolina have begun their new N.C. Water Resources Research Institute-sponsored projects, including those supported by the Stormwater Consortium (SWC) and the Urban Water Consortium (UWC), for...Continue reading "WRRI Supporting 10 Graduate Students for 2021-22"
NC WRRI Fellow Finds Promise in Sunlight
Graduate student researcher, Arpit Sardana, tested whether sunlight alone can break down contaminants in wastewater....
Treating Algal Toxins in Drinking Water with Dr. Olya Keen
Olya Keen, Ph.D. is interested in emerging contaminants and different treatments that can better our drinking water quality. ...Continue reading "Treating Algal Toxins in Drinking Water with Dr. Olya Keen"
Catching Up with Daniel Obenour: Advancing the Hybrid Watershed Model
By Justin Lindemann Daniel Obenour, an environmental engineer and associate professor in North Carolina State University’s Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, is interested in very complex water-quality dynamics. He is working to develop...Continue reading "Catching Up with Daniel Obenour: Advancing the Hybrid Watershed Model"
Resiliency Researcher Exercises Resilience to Overcome Research Obstacle
Guest post by Olivia Vilá Olivia Vilá is a doctoral student at North Carolina State University and a 2019-20 joint NC WRRI – North Carolina Sea Grant graduate research fellow. Before I begin, I would...Continue reading "Resiliency Researcher Exercises Resilience to Overcome Research Obstacle"
Collaborative Research to Consider Youth Training, Coastal Topics
By Katie Mosher Three new projects in North Carolina’s coastal region are moving forward with funding from the Community Collaborative Research Grant Program. Topics include youth leadership training, efficient shoreline restoration and safety of shellfish...Continue reading "Collaborative Research to Consider Youth Training, Coastal Topics"
Watershed Lesson Plan Provides Activities for Students at Home or in Class
A free Watershed Wisdom online lesson plan is available and includes guidance for elementary school teachers and a wide range of activities for North Carolina students. A companion Learning from Home Guide highlights activities in the lesson...Continue reading "Watershed Lesson Plan Provides Activities for Students at Home or in Class"
Walnut Creek Partnership Continues Core Missions While Assisting with Urgent Needs
Photo above: Louie Rivers (center, in red) participates in a Parks with Purpose meeting with Walnut Creek Wetland Community Partnership members and the public. The Walnut Creek Wetland Community Partnership, of which NC WRRI is...