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60+

Years of Water Research

35

Students Supported

$1.2M

in Grant Funding

Water is life.

It's what we do.

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.
 

Research
Projects

Expertise

From wetlandscape functions to watershed response, explore our research ventures.

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From wetlandscape functions to watershed response, explore our research ventures.

Internships & Fellowships

Opportunities

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Hands-on experience for undergraduate and graduate students in water resources research.

Community Engagement 

Outreach

Students in FREC's foundational field skills class measure stream flow and stream health at Poverty Creek.
Virginia Water Stories, photo contests, Water Radio, and the Water Monitoring Council.
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UPCOMING EVENT

StormCon 2026

August 25-27, 2026 | Minneapolis, MN

Learn from practitioners who design, implement, and manage stormwater systems and gain insight into BMP performance, MS4 compliance, flood mitigation, green infrastructure, and erosion control strategies.

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Announcements

Events, deadlines, and
opportunities

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Water Job Board

Career opportunities in
water resources

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Water Study
Publications

Research papers and reports

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Water Center

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Explore Water Studies at Virginia Tech

Discover academic programs, research opportunities, and pathways into water resource careers.