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 availability of safe, clean, reliable...Continue reading "NC Water Utilities Continue to Provide Safe, Reliable Water"
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 information-transfer projects. Faculty pre-proposals are...Continue reading "NC WRRI Accepting Pre-Proposals for USGS 104(b) Research Funding"
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 and grow, they will take...Continue reading "Promoting Green Infrastructure Through Schools"
Reconstructing the Past to Understand Impacts on Water Quality
A WRRI–North Carolina Sea Grant-supported researcher studies decades of satellite data to see the where and how CAFOs may be impacting water quality. By Maya Hoon UPDATED: Home to many swine industries, North Carolina has...Continue reading "Reconstructing the Past to Understand Impacts on Water Quality"
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"