This week’s Virginia Water Announcements are out! 💧🌿 Learn about the James River Watch, World Fish Migration Day, and more! 🐟🌎 Always something to learn or get involved in! Brought to you by the Virginia Water Monitoring Council. bit.ly/4ui4Ytl

🌧️ Virginia is in moderate to severe drought — under 1" of rain most of April. A weather pattern shift late April into May could help. Won't end the drought, but a dent is possible. #Virginia #Drought #Weather cardinalnews.org/2026/04/22/s...

Want to learn more about harmful algal blooms (HABs) around Smith Mountain Lake? Check out our SML Webtool and find out more at bit.ly/4vIfQ5j – with Va DEQ, Virginia Department of Health, Smith Mountain Lake Association

🌊 Big news! Our new M.S. in Water Resources at Virginia Tech has been approved—the first of its kind in Virginia. The program integrates environmental & social sciences to tackle real-world water challenges💧 More details coming soon—stay tuned! bit.ly/416HxH6

You may be wondering what’s the latest about the sewage spill in the Potomac River – read more here, including information about the DC Dept of Energy & Environment’s newly launched water monitoring dashboard that presents bacteria data! bit.ly/4tcGIIG

Last week Dr. Kevin McGuire, Director of the Virginia Water Resources Research Center at Virginia Tech, testified before the House Natural Resources Committee on the authorization of the Water Resources Research Act (WRRA) program! Read more at bit.ly/47sF5hQ

Weekly Virginia Water Announcements are here! 💧 Find out how to test your private drinking water supply, discover events on the Potomac River, and participate in stream cleaning events! Brought to you by the Va Water Monitoring Council 🌎 bit.ly/3Nq2IAR

World Water Day | United Nations www.un.org/en/observanc...

Water Center Interns Tali and Max outside the US Capitol at the annual National Institutes of Water Resources annual meeting! Read more about their trip at bit.ly/4uJyv0q

Read quote from Director Kevin McGuire about important bipartisan legislation to strengthen water research nationwide, the Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act! bit.ly/4rEhPEM

Virginia Water Announcements are here! 💧🌿 This week’s updates include events on the James River, info on marine invasive species, and particulars on the upcoming special elections🗳️Brought to you by the VA Water Monitoring Council bit.ly/3N7RG31

Celebrate National Groundwater Awareness Week by championing responsible groundwater use and yearly well checkups!

New paper with the crew at the Occoquan Lab and a big team of collaborators. We built a modeling framework that helps explain how deicing salts move through urban watersheds and shape stream salinity and drinking water quality. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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...

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 news.vt.edu/articles/202...

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

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/

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...

💧 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...

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...

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’ | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

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...

🌊 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...

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...

📊 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...

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...

📊💧 June 2025 Water Update is Here! Curious about the latest trends in precipitation, streamflow, flooding, and drought? 🌧️🌊☀️ Check out the News Grouper’s Monthly Water-Status Report for a detailed snapshot as of the end of June. View the full report at www.vwrrc.vt.edu/wp-content/u...

🌊 This Week in Virginia Water News! 🦇 Discover how you can protect your local streams with backyard stream repair tips, explore the hidden wonders of the Virginia Cave & Karst Trail, and more! Read the full update at groups.google.com/g/virginia-w...

📢 The 2025 Virginia Water Monitoring Conference is Sept 30 in Hanover, VA!💧 Talks on citizen science, PFAS, stormwater, mussels & more! Learn more and register at vwmc.vwrrc.vt.edu/conferences/

🌊 This Week in Virginia Water News 🌼 Discover how to choose the best pollinator plants, get the latest updates from the James River Watch, and explore exciting water-related job opportunities across the state. Read more at groups.google.com/g/virginia-w...

Holly Young has been named the 2025–26 William R. Walker Graduate Research Fellow by the Virginia Water Center! 💧🌿🎉 This award honors students making bold moves—changing fields or returning to research after time in the workforce. Learn more: www.vwrrc.vt.edu/2025/06/25/c...