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Jul 1, 2021

WRRI Supporting 10 Graduate Students for 2021-22

By Justin Lindemann “We are pleased to see our funding partners join us again in support of a strong lineup of important projects from up-and-coming researchers,” notes John Fear, deputy director for the state’s Sea Grant and Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) programs. “With research focusing on chemicals of concern, factors for erosion, a variety…

Apr 22, 2021

NC WRRI Fellow Finds Promise in Sunlight

Graduate student researcher, Arpit Sardana, tested whether sunlight alone can break down contaminants in wastewater.

Mar 11, 2021

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.

Nov 12, 2020

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 probabilistic models that enhance our ability to comprehend and manage complicated environmental systems. These models help combat the nutrient pollution…

Jul 31, 2020

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 harvests. Known as CCRG, the grant program is administered by North Carolina Sea Grant, in partnership with the N.C. Water…

River Avengers from Watershed Wisdom lesson

Jul 17, 2020

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 that teachers can assign online to accommodate the recent shift to remote learning across the state. Christy Perrin, sustainable waters…

Louie Rivers participates in a Parks with Purpose meeting with members and the public.

Jul 8, 2020

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 a partner, has been hard at work on outreach into their Parks with Purpose service area, continuing to engage and…

May 7, 2020

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 the WRRI audience through converting to this virtual format, making WRRI Annual Conference content more available to the water resources…

Apr 28, 2020

NC Water Utilities Continue to Provide Safe, Reliable Water

With news and information about the novel coronavirus constantly evolving, it is reassuring to know some things remain the same amidst all the changes. One of those things is the availability of safe, clean, reliable drinking water – something water utilities like the members of the Urban Water Consortium are working hard to maintain in…

Apr 15, 2020

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 the lessons of their childhood into adulthood, applying the values they absorbed to their higher education, careers and personal lives.…