Virginia Water Resources Research Center

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.) Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management (VESM) Updates and Trainings
2.) Expanded Polystyrene (EPS Foam) Ban – Effective Dates: July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026
3.) Lecture: Cooling Our Cities with Tree Canopy – July 8, 2025
4.) Webinar: Reaching Beyond Residents -- Smarter Public Education for Your MS4 – July 10, 2025
5.) Request for Proposals: Feed the Need – Application Deadline: July 11, 2025
6.) EPA Tools and Resources Webinar Series
7.) Backyard Stream Repair Series (Non-Credit) – Available Until August 12, 2025
8.) Report: State of the York Watershed System
9.) Imported Fire Ant Quarantine Zone
10.) Highlights: Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) 2025 Annual Gathering
11.) Guide: Virginia Cave and Karst Trail
12.) Guide: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)’s Grants and Loans Key
13.) Water Center Jobs Board