By Cassidy Quistorff No part of Virginia was unaffected by the changing water cycle last year. With a greater proportion of rainfall occurring in extreme precipitation events, water is becoming more unevenly distributed throughout the year. More than 90% of the state reported moderate drought conditions last October. On the other hand,…
This month, Governor Northam appointed four new members for the Water Center’s Statewide Advisory Board. The new members are: Russell W. Baxter of Richmond, Deputy Director, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Kendall Tyree Covington, PhD of Richmond, Executive Director, Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Troy Hartley…
On November 25, 2019, Virginia Water Radio published their 500th episode! The episode identifies the aspects of Virginia’s water resources that the show has endeavored to explore, including areas such as aquatic life, waterways, citizen involvement, historical connections, and water safety. Virginia Water Radio is produced weekly by Alan Raflo…
The Water Center wants to welcome Trevor Celata, the Virginia Water Monitoring Council’s new intern! Trevor will assist with the VWMC announcements, which are sent out weekly and include water-related job opportunities, conferences, trainings, workshops, and other announcements. Trevor is a Virginia Tech sophomore, majoring in Water: Resources, Policy, and…
The Virginia Water Resources Research Center (VWRRC) is providing competitive funding for research in water resources for the period June 1, 2017 to May 30, 2018. Proposals are invited in all areas of water resources-related research including science, policy, management, and engineering. The maximum funding amount is $5,000 for one year; up…
The College of Natural Resources and Environment is sponsoring a study abroad trip to New Zealand’s South Island over winter break. The theme of the trip is “Sustaining Human Societies and the Natural Environment”, and students will receive 6 credits for their participation in the 3-week course. Field trips and…
