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.) Center for Watershed Protection (CWP) Webcasts – Various Dates, Starting: May 20, 2026 111
2.) James River Association (JRA) Events – Various Dates, Starting: May 20, 2026
3.) Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program Upcoming Events – Various Dates, Starting: May 21, 2026
4.) Workshop: Virginia Backyard Streambank Repair -- May 22, 2026
5.) Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) Environmental Education Programs – Various Dates, Registration closes for some events: May 22, 2026
6.) Call for Abstracts: North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) 2026 International Symposium – Abstracts due: May 22, 2026; Symposium: November 3-6, 2026
7.) Call for Abstracts: American Water Resources Association (AWRA) 2026 Annual Water Resources Conference -- Abstracts Due: May 22, 2026; Conference: November 9-11, 2026
8.) Virginia Save Our Streams (VASOS) Field Certification Opportunities – Various Dates, Starting May 24, 2026
9.) Comments Accepted: Clean Water Act Financial Capability Assessment (FCA) Guidance -- Comments Due: May 26, 2026
10.) Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP) Pollinator Yard Tour -- May 27, 2026
11.) Webinar -- Aligning Land Conservation with Source Water Protection: Tools to Promote Co-benefits for Forest, Agriculture and Habitat -- May 29, 2026
12.) Tick Donations Accepted: Old Dominion University (ODU) Tick Team Research Lab