Mercury Hotspots in the St. Lawrence River
New Water Management Policies Influence Toxic Mercury Production in St. Lawrence River Wetlands By Maya Hoon Mercury pollution is an emerging threat for St. Lawrence River ecosystems reaching from the Great Lakes region, of the...Continue reading "Mercury Hotspots in the St. Lawrence River"
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 state. The program has resulted...Continue reading "WRRI, NC Sea Grant Request Proposals for Community Collaborations"
NC Research Explores Implications of Antibiotic Pollution
Austin Gray (above) received a joint North Carolina Sea Grant and Water Resources Research Institute Graduate Student Research Fellowship to study antibiotic pollution, as well as a subsequent North Carolina Sea Grant minigrant for related...Continue reading "NC Research Explores Implications of Antibiotic Pollution"
Wetland Chemical Composition Changes Hourly
By Katelyn Vause Nitrate levels in wetlands fluctuate throughout the day, according to a new study from WRRI-supported researchers at NC State University. The findings have implications for how to measure and account for nitrate,...Continue reading "Wetland Chemical Composition Changes Hourly"
WRRI-Funded Researcher Hunts Contamination Through Seeps
As North Carolina’s population grows and communities expand, questions of how to provide clean water and to carry off wastewater continuously challenge town and city planners. Septic systems are a common solution for builders constructing...Continue reading "WRRI-Funded Researcher Hunts Contamination Through Seeps"
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...Continue reading "Algal Blooms Information Session Aug. 24 in Edenton"
Scientists and Community Partners Collaborate on New Projects
By Danielle Costantini Five new projects have received funding from the North Carolina Community Collaborative Research Grant Program. Topics include research related to water quality treatment in wetlands, algal blooms and cyanobacteria, and community resilience...Continue reading "Scientists and Community Partners Collaborate on New Projects"