Water Center Spotlight
Research studies impacts of coal mining on water resources - The Virginia Water Resources Research Center at Virginia Tech has embarked on two new research projects in headwater streams affected by coal mining in southwestern Virginia. (more...)
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Water Status Information
This is gateway to current and historical water data from Virginia and beyond. Browse up-to-date information about drought watch, precipitation, stream flow, groundwater levels, and severe weather reports, all in one place!
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- Rivanna River Basin Commission: Student Internship Positions Available
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- Shenandoah River Fish Kill Task Force Update, May 29, 2009
- President Obama's May 12, 2009, Executive Order on the Chesapeake Bay
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The Water Cooler
Resources for Recreational Water Quality
During this season of warm weather and outdoor water recreation, it is particularly important to know and follow healthy behaviors when in contact with water bodies.
This article identifies sources of information on how recreational water users can avoid water-borne illnesses.
At the Water Center
2009 Virginia Water Research Conference: Water Resources in Changing Climates
October 15-16, 2009 Trani Center for Life Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth University, Monroe Park Campus, Richmond, Virginia
Presented by VWRRC and the Rice Center at VCU
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Water Center in the news
- 11/02/09 Water Center research featured in CNR Newsmagazine (PDF)
- 09/02/09: Research studies impacts of coal mining on water resources
- 08/26/09: Water resources conference explores environmental, political, and economic impacts
- 08/12/09: Visiting students work with professors to research water resources management issues
- Spotlight on Innovation: Novel application promises cleaner waters, better management
- 02/24/09: Virginia Water Center provides online inventory of water-related bills in the 2009 Virginia General Assembly
- 04/22/08: Study examines amount of water needed to produce various types of energy