NC WRRI

May 3, 2023

NC WRRI Releases New Strategic Plan, Highlights Research and Engagement Initiatives

The North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute recently released a new strategic plan to guide the program’s investments toward effective responses to the state’s immediate and long-term needs in water resources management. The updated plan is available on the NC WRRI website, along with a document highlighting research and engagement initiatives. “This plan represents input…

Apr 26, 2023

WRRI’s Walnut Creek Wetland Community Partnership Recognized for Environmental and Community Impacts

The Walnut Creek Wetland Community Partnership (WCWCP) received two awards from the City of Raleigh during the Earth Day Celebration on April 21 at Dix Park: The Raleigh Environmental Stewardship Award, which recognizes individuals and organizations that show environmental leadership and whose work acknowledges the relationship between the environment, economics, and social justice; and the…

Apr 25, 2023

NC Urban Water Consortium-Funded Researcher Looks to Eliminate PFAS

Scientists in North Carolina and beyond continue to identify harmful effects of chemicals once considered useful and innovative — but those chemicals are now causing damage to our water systems and to our bodies. Now known as forever chemicals because of their persistent and lasting nature, these chemicals include PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) that…

Apr 11, 2023

New NC WRRI Fellows to Consider Pressing Issues in Water, Engage Local Communities

Six graduate students across North Carolina recently began new fellowship projects. Four of these are funded by the North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (NC WRRI), and the Urban Water Consortium and Stormwater Consortium, facilitated through NC WRRI, are each funding one project. Topics range from PFAS contamination in well water and streams, to green…

Feb 20, 2023

NC Water Future Discussion Will Open NC WRRI Conference

UPDATE March 21, 2023: Sec. Elizabeth Biser is no longer available for the panel on Wednesday, March 22.  Richard Rogers will be speaking on behalf of the NC Division of Water Resources.  When North Carolina’s Water Resources Research Institute hosts its 25th NC WRRI Annual Conference on March 22 and 23, the opening panel will look ahead for…

Dec 7, 2022

WRRI to Receive Environmental Grant Funding

The North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) will receive $205,440 to work with the Walnut Creek Wetlands Community Partnership to install green infrastructure and implement wetland restoration practices announced Attorney General Josh Stein.

Mar 16, 2021

NC WRRI Conference Features Student Lightning Talks and Networking Session

During the all-virtual 2021 NC WRRI Annual Conference, students will present lightning talks on March 25 and 26. Also on March 25, a networking session will offer career insight for students and early career professionals. Each student speaker will briefly summarize their research and take questions — thus showcasing the exciting work of many projects…

Mar 4, 2021

Meet the 2021 NC WRRI Annual Conference Panelists

By: Justin Lindemann The 2021 NC WRRI Annual Conference may look a little different in the new all-virtual format, but the sessions still will provide the latest water resources research. In addition to the keynote speakers on March 25 and 26, informative panel sessions will cover key research, industry, agency and community perspectives. The panelists will…

Aug 6, 2019

Algal Blooms Information Session Aug. 24 in Edenton

Scientists and community leaders will come together on Aug. 24 to discuss harmful algal blooms in northeastern North Carolina. State officials have issued multiple warnings this summer for residents and visitors to avoid contact with algae on waters in the region. The meeting, at the College of the Albemarle location in Edenton, will start at…