May 3, 2023
The North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute recently released a new strategic plan to guide the program’s investments toward effective responses to the state’s immediate and long-term needs in water resources management. The updated plan is available on the NC WRRI website, along with a document highlighting research and engagement initiatives. “This plan represents input…
Apr 26, 2023
The Walnut Creek Wetland Community Partnership (WCWCP) received two awards from the City of Raleigh during the Earth Day Celebration on April 21 at Dix Park: The Raleigh Environmental Stewardship Award, which recognizes individuals and organizations that show environmental leadership and whose work acknowledges the relationship between the environment, economics, and social justice; and the…
Apr 25, 2023
Scientists in North Carolina and beyond continue to identify harmful effects of chemicals once considered useful and innovative — but those chemicals are now causing damage to our water systems and to our bodies. Now known as forever chemicals because of their persistent and lasting nature, these chemicals include PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) that…
Feb 20, 2023
UPDATE March 21, 2023: Sec. Elizabeth Biser is no longer available for the panel on Wednesday, March 22. Richard Rogers will be speaking on behalf of the NC Division of Water Resources. When North Carolina’s Water Resources Research Institute hosts its 25th NC WRRI Annual Conference on March 22 and 23, the opening panel will look ahead for…
Jan 6, 2023
North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute is accepting Community Collaborative Research Grant program proposals now through Jan. 17, 2023.
Dec 7, 2022
The North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) will receive $205,440 to work with the Walnut Creek Wetlands Community Partnership to install green infrastructure and implement wetland restoration practices announced Attorney General Josh Stein.
Oct 5, 2022
The annual conference for the North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute is celebrating its 25th anniversary!
Sep 7, 2022
For immediate release Contact:Katie Mosher, kmosher@ncsu.edu The North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) and North Carolina Sea Grant are accepting applications for a full-time communications specialist. This position serves as the primary communication expert for WRRI and as a contributing team member for NC Sea Grant. Details and application requirements are available here. Review…
Jan 21, 2022
Registration for the 2022 Annual Conference is now open. Attendees can join this hybrid event in person at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh or virtually on Zoom.
Nov 1, 2021
“NC-WRRI is pleased to continue supporting groundbreaking research tackling our state’s grand water challenges."
