Annual Conference

Mar 25, 2025

The 2025 WRRI Annual Conference in Review

Over 300 participants attended the 2025 WRRI Annual Conference, which took place in Raleigh on March 19 and 20 and featured engaging talks and presentations on water-related issues from researchers and practitioners across the state. The event included 39 poster presentations, 15 lightning talks, and additional oral presentations and panel discussions over 6 concurrent sessions.…

Mar 17, 2025

NC DEQ’s Wilson to Speak at WRRI Conference

For Immediate Release Secretary Reid Wilson of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) will offer opening remarks on Thursday, March 20, at 9:00 a.m., day two of the NC Water Resources Research Institute’s annual conference. “The WRRI conference has been running for almost three decades and has become an impactful, educational and engaging…

Feb 25, 2025

Announcing the 2025 NC WRRI Annual Conference Plenary Speakers

The 2025 NC WRRI Annual Conference plenary speakers have been announced! These speakers, who will lead the opening sessions on both days of the conference, include scientists, researchers, and communicators working in water. On Wednesday, March 19th, the first day of our annual conference will open with a panel titled “Managing Misinformation: Working in Communities and Building Trust.”…

Jan 21, 2025

Agenda Now Available for the 2025 WRRI Annual Conference

The draft agenda for NC WRRI’s annual conference is now available online. View the agenda to learn more about session topics and schedules, lightning talks, poster presentations, and more. Please note that this draft agenda is subject to change—attendees should periodically check for agenda updates. Our 27th annual conference will take place on March 19th…

Jan 9, 2025

Registration Now Open for the 2025 NC Water Resources Annual Conference

North Carolina’s Water Resources Research Institute will host the 27th NC Water Resources Annual Conference on March 19th and 20th. The conference will be held in person at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Registration for the 2025 Annual Conference is now open. Rates and additional information can be found on the NC WRRI…

Sep 26, 2024

NC WRRI Conference Call for Abstracts Now Open

The North Carolina Water Resources annual conference brings together all sectors and disciplines working in water resources across North Carolina. Conference participants will get the opportunity to engage with water utilities, students, consultants, academics, nonprofits, state agency staff, among many others, working across a range of water fields. The 2025 event will take place on…

Apr 10, 2024

Conference Wrap Up: Poster Presentations, Lightning Talk Winners, and More

Over 300 participants attended the 2024 WRRI Annual Conference, which took place in Raleigh on March 20 and 21 and featured engaging talks and presentations on water-related issues from researchers and practitioners across the state. The event included 37 poster presentations, 16 lightning talks, and additional oral presentations and panel discussions over 6 concurrent sessions.…

Feb 20, 2024

Announcing the 2024 NC WRRI Annual Conference Plenary Speakers

The 2024 NC WRRI Annual Conference plenary speakers have been announced! These speakers, who will lead the opening sessions on both days of the conference, include scientists, researchers, and community activists from a range of backgrounds. On Wednesday, March 20, the first day of our annual conference will open with a panel titled “Collaborating with…

Jan 31, 2024

Agenda Now Available for the 2024 WRRI Annual Conference

The draft agenda for NC WRRI’s annual conference is now available online. View the agenda to learn more about session topics and schedules, lightning talks, poster presentations, and more. Please note that this draft agenda is subject to change—attendees should periodically check for agenda updates. Our 26th annual conference will take place on March 20…

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Jan 16, 2024

Registration Open for NC WRRI 2024 Annual Conference

North Carolina’s Water Resources Research Institute will host its 26th WRRI Annual Conference on March 20 and 21. The conference will be held in person at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Registration for the 2024 Annual Conference is now open. Rates and additional information can be found on the NC WRRI website. The…