Water Is Life

It's what we do.

Our Mission

Discovery, learning, and outreach

We Serve

The people of the Commonwealth of Virginia

Welcome to the Virginia Water Center

The Water Center offers resources and support to researchers, educators, and decision makers throughout the state of Virginia. We do this by facilitating collaborative research, extension, and education programs to develop solutions to water resource challenges. We work across Virginia's academic institutions and with federal, state, regional, nonprofit, and campus communities. Learn more about us.

Weekly Water Announcements

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1.) James River Association (JRA) Events – Various Dates, Starting: November 20, 2024
2.) Center for Watershed Protection Webinars -- November 20, 2024 and December 11, 2024
3.) Elizabeth River Project Volunteer Opportunities – Various Dates, Starting: November 21, 2024
4.) Workshop: Drought and Aquatic Ecosystems in the Southeast U.S. – Registration and Abstract Deadline: November 22, 2024; Workshop: January 7-9, 2025
5.) Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Volunteer Opportunities – November 25, 2024 and December 6, 2024
6.) 2024 Winter Photo Challenge – Submission Deadline: December 1, 2024
7.) Beach & Dune Public Hearing – December 3, 2024
8.) Virginia Association for Environmental Education (VAEE) News
9.) Request for Candidate Nominations: Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB)
– Nomination Deadline: December 16, 2024
10.) Water Quality Research Foundation (WQRF) News
11.) Request for Proposals: Youth Environmental Education Grant Program – Deadline: January 16, 2024
12.) Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District (PWSWCD) News
13.) Water Center Jobs Board

Virginia Tech Water Research Colloquium Brings Together Diverse Water Researchers  

Virginia Tech Water Research Colloquium Brings Together Diverse Water Researchers  
On October 23, 2024, the Virginia Water Resources Research Center (VWRRC) hosted the second annual Virginia Tech Water Research Colloquium. The event brought together 80...

2024 Virginia Water Monitoring Council Annual Conference Held in September 

2024 Virginia Water Monitoring Council Annual Conference Held in September 
The Virginia Water Monitoring Council (VWMC) held its annual conference on September 24, 2024 in Hanover, Va.  Approximately 90 individuals attended.  Eight invited speakers gave presentations on...

Did You Know: Learning About Water Education in the Clinch Valley Watershed 

Did You Know: Learning About Water Education in the Clinch Valley Watershed 
By Kora Bednar, Intern at the Virginia Water Resources Research Center Growing up in southwest Virginia, I was surrounded by mountains, creeks, forests, and rivers....