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"
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...
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 WRRI Accepting Pre-Proposals for USGS 104(b) Research Funding
The North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI), along with the U.S. Geological Survey 104(b) program, is requesting faculty pre-proposals and student full proposals for 2021-2022 water resources research and information-transfer projects. Faculty pre-proposals are...Continue reading "NC WRRI Accepting Pre-Proposals for USGS 104(b) Research Funding"
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"
WRRI, NC Sea Grant Request Proposals for Community Collaborations
By Katie Mosher The Water Resources Research Institute is accepting proposals now through Jan. 20, 2020 for the Community Collaborative Research Grant program (CCRG). Funding is open for projects across the state. The program has resulted...Continue reading "WRRI, NC Sea Grant Request Proposals for Community Collaborations"
New WRRI and NC Sea Grant Graduate Fellows Focus on Diversity
By Katelyn Vause Six graduate students across North Carolina will soon begin new coastal and water resource research projects. Four of those projects will be funded jointly through fellowships with the Water Resources Research Institute...Continue reading "New WRRI and NC Sea Grant Graduate Fellows Focus on Diversity"
Record Crowd for 2019 NC WRRI Conference
By Katelyn Vause and Summer Walls Nearly 400 attendees gathered March 21-22 to explore research, network with professionals and engage in timely discussions about one of the world’s most valuable resources — all at...
From Floyd to Matthew: Vulnerable Populations Respond to Flooding in Eastern N.C.
Guest post by Jasmine Hayes I am a recent Master of Public Health graduate from East Carolina University. I was born and raised in the small rural town of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. My career...Continue reading "From Floyd to Matthew: Vulnerable Populations Respond to Flooding in Eastern N.C."
