American Ecological Engineering Society Annual Meeting at Virginia Tech

The American Ecological Engineering Society is holding their annual meeting at Virginia Tech on May 29-31, 2024! In addition to learning about the latest research and practice of ecological engineering, there will be opportunities to: The meeting is hosted by the Virginia Tech Department of Biological Systems Engineering. The Virginia Water Resources Research Center is…
Trees and Water: Updated Virginia Cooperative Extension Publication

“Trees and Water,” a publication from the Virginia Cooperative Extension, has been updated. “Trees and Water” provides a basic introduction to Virginia’s trees and a foundation for assessing the connections between trees and water. In addition, the influence of trees on water quality, aquatic habitat, water quality, and the interactions among…
Top Photos Selected in our 2024 Virginia Waters Photography Contest
Director Stephen Schoenholtz Retires in April After 17 Years Leading VWRRC

After more than 17 years of dedicated service as Director of the Virginia Water Resources Research Center (VWRRC) and Professor of Forest Hydrology and Soil Science, Stephen Schoenholtz retired in April 2024. As VWRRC Director, Stephen developed solutions to water resource challenges through the VWRRC’s mission of providing resources and…
Water in the 2024 General Assembly: Final Inventory of Water-related Legislation

The Virginia Water Resources Research Center annually compiles an inventory of water-related legislation in the Virginia General Assembly. We update the inventory during the session, then publish a final version after the end of the reconvened (“veto”) session (held in 2024 on April 17). The final version of the inventory for…
Research Assistant Liz Sharp honored with 2024 CNRE Outstanding Staff Award

Virginia Water Resources Research Center Research Assistant Liz Sharp was recently honored with the 2024 College of Natural Resources and Environment Outstanding Staff Award. This award is given to a staff member in CNRE who exemplifies outstanding performance in their job duties in service and support of their work unit, coupled…
Water in the 2024 VA General Assembly: Inventory of Water-related Legislation

The Virginia Water Resources Research Center annually compiles an inventory of water-related legislation in the Virginia General Assembly. We publish at least one version during the session, then publish a final version after the end of the reconvened (“veto”) session. The first version of the inventory for 2024, with bill status as of…
Water Center Interns Visit DC for NIWR Meeting and Capitol Hill Visits

In early February, Kora Bednar and Lauren Handley visited Capitol Hill as part of their Water Center internship! Kora and Lauren were accompanied by Water Center Associate Director Kevin McGuire and Associate Professor of Ecohydrology Daniel McLaughlin to the annual National Institutes for Water Resources (NIWR) Meeting and visits to Capitol Hill. …
Virginia Water Radio is Closing Out Fourteen Years of Regular Episodes

Last week, Virginia Water Radio posted its 674th show, and closed out 14 years of regular episodes! Since January 2010, Virginia Water Radio has been bringing us sounds, music, and information about the Commonwealth of Virginia’s waters. Water Radio may return from time to time with special-project episodes, so be on the lookout! We…