Jul 1, 2021
By Justin Lindemann “We are pleased to see our funding partners join us again in support of a diverse 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
Graduate student researcher, Arpit Sardana, tested whether sunlight alone can break down contaminants in wastewater.
Mar 11, 2021
Olya Keen, Ph.D. is interested in emerging contaminants and different treatments that can better our drinking water quality.
Nov 12, 2020
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…
Aug 10, 2020
Guest post by Olivia Vilá Olivia Vilá is a doctoral student at North Carolina State University and a 2019-20 joint NC WRRI – North Carolina Sea Grant graduate research fellow. Before I begin, I would like to highlight two distinct points I hope to get across by the end of this post. There should be…
Jul 31, 2020
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…
Jul 17, 2020
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…
Jul 8, 2020
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
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 accessible to the water resources…
Apr 28, 2020
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…
