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Jan 25, 2021

Submissions Now Open for NC WRRI Student Lightning Talk Competition

Students can now submit abstracts for the 2021 WRRI Annual Conference Student Lightning Talk Competition.

Jan 22, 2021

WRRI to Host 2021 Annual Conference Fully Online

The WRRI will host its 23rd annual conference virtually, on March 25th and 26th, at TIME.

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.…

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…
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…
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,…

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…

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…

Apr 22, 2020

NC WRRI Accepting Pre-Proposals for USGS 104(b) Research Funding

The North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI), along with the U.S. Geological Survey 104(b) program, is requesting faculty pre-proposals and student full proposals for 2021-2022 water resources research and…

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…