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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.

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.

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…

Mar 19, 2021

NC WRRI Seeks Coordinator, Applications Close April 23

Contact: John Fear: jmfear@ncsu.eduKatie Mosher: kmosher@ncsu.edu UPDATE: This job posting will close on April 23, 2021. Apply online: jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/141840 North Carolina’s Water Resources Research Institute is accepting applications for the coordinator…
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 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…
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Nov 8, 2019

WRRI, NC Sea Grant Request Proposals for Community Collaborations

By Katie Mosher The Water Resources Research Institute is accepting proposals now through Jan. 20, 2020 for the Community Collaborative Research Grant program (CCRG). Funding is open for projects across the…

Apr 12, 2019

Record Crowd for 2019 NC WRRI Conference

By Katelyn Vause and Summer Walls Nearly 400 attendees gathered March 21-22 to explore research, network with professionals and engage in timely discussions about one of the world’s most valuable…