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Erik Hanimandiscusses the design of the Cobbs Creek (Indian Creek) Habitat Restoration

Nov 10, 2025

Now Accepting Proposals for 2026 Community Collaboration Research Grants

North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI), NC Sea Grant, and the William R. Kenan, Jr. Institute for Engineering, Technology and Science (KIETS) are accepting proposals for the Community Collaborative Research Grant (CCRG) program for projects to start in May 2026. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on January 23, 2026. “The CCRG is…

May 28, 2024

From the Mountains to the Sea: Researchers and Community Activists Focus on Plastic Pollution in North Carolina

From plastic trash littering our creeks and rivers, to microplastics in our waterways and bloodstreams, plastic pollution can feel ubiquitous and inevitable—but some North Carolina researchers are doing vital work to measure plastic in our environments, raise awareness about its impacts, and combat its effects.

Jul 19, 2023

The Road Less Traveled: An Academic Journey from Undergrad to Professor

Emine Fidan, former NC WRRI and NC Sea Grant Joint Funding recipient defended her dissertation in November 2022 and began her appointment as a professor in January 2023. When asked what advice she would give to other graduates, she said, “I would just say not to be discouraged by your failures in research. And that’s because I had so many. A huge part of my Ph.D. was just trying something new, finding out that it didn’t work, trying something else, and then reaching another obstacle.”
The WRRI Annual Conference is on March 22-23, 2023. Photo depicting aerial view of Lake Norman near Jetton Park in Cornelius.

Mar 8, 2022

Annual Conference Coming Soon, Agenda Now Available

The North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute’s 24th WRRI Annual Conference agenda is now available online. We encourage guests to check out all the sessions and be sure to catch some of the WRRI-funded researchers as they make presentations, give lightning talks and participate in the poster presentation competition.  The conference will be held in…
The Little Tennessee River

Feb 7, 2022

Subwatershed Health in the Upper Little Tennessee River Basin

Western Carolina University’s Keith Gibbs discusses what he and his team are doing to advance subwatershed integrity in the Upper Little Tennessee River Basin.
Picture of Cape Fear River in the morning in Chatham County

Jan 31, 2022

Developing Optimized PFAS Removal Technology

WRRI researchers Orlando Coronell and Frank Leibfarth aim to assist in efforts to remove PFAS contaminants from water systems.
A truck lies inundated by flood waters from the Eno River in Durham after Hurricane Hanna.

Dec 15, 2021

Modeling Future Climate Impacts on NC Flooding with Hunter Quintal

As a 2021-22 Graduate Research Fellow, Hunter Quintal is studying how changes in precipitation and land use may affect future flooding.

Nov 18, 2021

WCWCP Supports Southeast Raleigh Communities

Walnut Creek Wetland Community Partnership strengthens community ties through summer and fall engagement initiatives.

Oct 29, 2021

Charlotte Neighborhoods Recognize Their Waters and Their Voices

Above: Ryan Bowen, Crystal Alford and Yvonne Adams participate in a stormwater cleanup and storm drain labeling event organized by Our Voice, Our Water in Historic Washington Heights in Charlotte, North Carolina. By Cameron Miller Community groups in several Charlotte neighborhoods have joined Johnson C. Smith University’s Bryan Patterson to tackle long-term stormwater issues. Partners…
Kaitlin Tucker on a bridge

Sep 13, 2021

Kaitlin Tucker Joins NC WRRI

Kaitlin Tucker has joined North Carolina’s Water Resources Research Institute as coordinator for research and engagement.