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You may have heard about or been impacted by recent spills in the Potomac and James rivers - More information about these spills and the response to the spills is available at www.vwrrc.vt.edu/2026/03/02/t...

How to Accelerate Advances in Ecological Forecasting - Eos Developing shared cyberinfrastructure can enhance predictions of ecological change and enable improved decisionmaking for resource management and public well-being.

Just as meteorologists routinely predict weather patterns, ecologists can forecast how ecosystems and environmental conditions will change in the near future.

This week’s VA Water Announcements are out! 💧🌿 Check out updates on local stream cleanups plus webinars on rare native plants, land conservation, and stormwater. Always something to learn or get involved in! Brought to you by the Virginia Water Monitoring Council. groups.google.com/g/virginia-w...

Annual #NIWR meeting for the Water Resources Research Act program. We appreciate Congressman Wittman’s support!

‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Landon Marston talks about data centers and water Marston explained the amount of water used by data centers, what they’re doing with it, and the reality of the national and local impacts. He also shared aspects localities might consider before welco...

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Recent test results show high levels of E. coli and found Staph and MRSA pathogens in the river. It's long overdue for public health officials to put a health advisory in place - this is unacceptable! Read the full press release at the link in our bio #publichealth #sewage #riverkeeper #potomacriver

What we know about the massive sewage leak in the Potomac River A collapsed sewer line, about 8 miles from the White House, pumped 368 Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of wastewater into the Potomac. Repairs could take longer than previously expected.

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New database reveals how Americans use water Landon Marston has created the first nationwide, publicly available database of U.S. water withdrawals, revealing who uses water, how much they take, and where and when it’s used.

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our new intern, Tali, standing with a horse

Please join us in welcoming Tali, our newest Water Intern at the Virginia Water Center! Find out more about Tali’s work at www.vwrrc.vt.edu/2026/01/28/new-virginia-water-center-undergraduate-intern-tali-altimari-welcomed/

Our intern Max and the Virgina Tech Hokie Bird

We’re excited to welcome Max to the Virginia Water Center as our new Water Intern! 🥳 Read more about Max and her work www.vwrrc.vt.edu/2026/01/27/w...

Most well water in Virginia likely has PFAS, researchers find A recent study found there is virtually nowhere in Virginia where you won’t find some traces of PFAS in the water, even in rural wells.

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💧 Virginia Water Updates This Week 💧 Explore learning opportunities on the James River and New River, and discover tips for creating a yard that supports both your lifestyle and local biodiversity! 🌱 Brought to you by the Virginia Water Monitoring Council groups.google.com/g/virginia-w...

Water Center Undergraduate Research Fellow begins long-term water monitoring Jesse Gutierrez is working on collecting data from McDonald Hollow in Blacksburg, Va. building on the years worth of research in the area. Gutierrez, majoring in Water: Resources, Policy, and Manageme...

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Weekly Virginia Water Announcements are here! 💧 Around the state, there are water-focused events, tree plantings, and an incentive program to support our grassland birds🐣Brought to you by the Virginia Water Monitoring Council groups.google.com/g/virginia-w...

Virginia Water Weekly is here! 🌊 Dive into this week’s highlights: the Chasing Salt community science project, coastal cleanups, and upcoming water conferences. 🌿 Brought to you by the VA Water Monitoring Council groups.google.com/g/virginia-w...

Virginia Water Announcements are here! 💧 This week’s updates include public meeting opportunities, a photo contest 📸, and a report on water quality across the state. 🌿 Brought to you by the VA Water Monitoring Council groups.google.com/g/virginia-w...

VA Water Announcements are here! 💧This week’s highlights include: A brand-new environmental education tool, water-related job opportunities, and drinking water clinics to keep your household safe and informed 🚰 From the VA Water Monitoring Council. groups.google.com/g/virginia-w...

The Confluence

California communities face emerging contaminants & aging water systems. CIWR’s Blog "The Confluence" shares research by Hope Hauptman on Point-of-use filters and Almond shell biochar. Follow our blog 👉 ucanr.edu/blog/conflue... to learn more about water in California! 🧐

🌊 Virginia Water Status Report – August 2025 🌧️ The latest Water Status Report is out, covering everything from precipitation and stream flow to flooding and drought —both locally and across the U.S. Full report here: www.vwrrc.vt.edu/wp-content/u...

🌊 Virginia Water Announcements this week! 🚤 Events are happening in the Chesapeake Bay, the James River, the Occoquan River, and more! Visit: groups.google.com/g/virginia-w...

Common ingredient in soap could help destroy ‘forever chemicals’ Approach doesn’t work on all PFAS compounds, but could help decontaminate thousands of sites worldwide

Common ingredient in soap could help destroy ‘forever chemicals’ | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

The mystery of the Christiansburg well... CommonWx is a weather and climate newsletter, and while this story does have ties to those fields of study, it’s more about how our earth is so intricately connected – and how little we know about tho...

The mystery of the Christiansburg well... from Radio IQ News @WVTFRADIOIQ I’m listening unknown account to The mystery of the Christiansburg well... from Radio IQ News on my WVTF app! www.wvtf.org/2025-08-22/t...

Aug. 28, 2025: Science on Tap: Safe Drinking Water Access in Rural Regions: Progress and Pitfalls

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🌊 This week’s Virginia Water Announcements 🌿 Explore environmental education news and upcoming community public participation opportunities across the Commonwealth! 💧 Read more at groups.google.com/g/virginia-w...

Researchers support pilot project to help protect the Chesapeake Bay Partnering with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the Virginia State Dairymen's Association, researchers are helping develop a $20 million program designed to create incentives for...

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Aquatic invertebrates indicate stream health Researchers in Sally Entrekin's Aquatic Entomology lab at Virginia Tech study the aquatic invertebrates of Stroubles Creek to determine the health of the stream. What species they find indicates if st...

Water resources, policy and management student supported by the Schoenholtz Research Fellowship, Kathleen Groarke! She is working with faculty in @VT_CALS on this exciting project in assessing restoration efforts in Stroubles Creek. news.vt.edu/content/news... @VT_CNRE @virginiatech.bsky.social

🌊 Virginia Water Updates from the Va Water Monitoring Council include a Mussel & Buffer Symposium, Microplastics Webinar, Volunteer Opportunities, and much more! 🙌 🐚 Dive into the full list here: groups.google.com/g/virginia-w...

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📊 July 2025 Water Status Report is Out! Stay informed on precipitation, stream flow, flooding, and drought conditions across Virginia. Click here to view the full report: www.vwrrc.vt.edu/wp-content/u...

As AI booms, data centers threaten energy grid and water supplies, expert says AI’s data center boom strains power and water systems, prompting calls for smarter engineering, infrastructure, and policy, says Landon Marston.

Virginia Tech's Landon Marston on Water and AI: news.vt.edu/content/news...

🌊 🌿 This Week in Virginia Water News: Read about a Mussel & Buffer Symposium, an Environmental Education Certification Program, and more water-related updates across the state! Read the full update here groups.google.com/g/virginia-w...