VA Water Resources Research Center @VirginiaTech

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The Virginia Water Resources Research Center provides research and educational opportunities to scientists/students, and water science info for citizens and gov leaders. vwrrc.vt.edu

Infographic sharing water conservation tips. Tips are running full appliance loads, taking short showers, watering lawn and garden between 7pm and 10am, turning off faucet while brushing teeth and soaping hands, and fixing leaks in faucets, toilets, and outside spigots.
Headshot of Almudena Sanz Gutiérrez
Image of Virginia from US Drought Monitor
SML Webtool shows map around Smith Mountain Lake and sample sites.
A photo of Carvins Cove reservoir; a student sitting by a stream; and a professor measuring water quality.
Map showing the Potomac Interceptor Monitoring Data Dashboard.
Kevin McGuire
Water Center interns outside the US Capitol
geese near a pond
most deicer‑derived chloride travels through subsurface pathways, and stream water age emerged as a powerful lens for understanding salinity patterns across seasons and storm events.
our new intern, Tali, standing with a horse
Our intern Max and the Virgina Tech Hokie Bird
Silhouette of a person fishing on a boat.
waves crashing at Sandbridge beach at sunrise
Headshot of Holly outdoors
Graphic showing what you should do if you suspect a Harmful Algal Bloom. You should stay out of the water and report the bloom to authorities at the Virginia Department of Health.
Graphic showing how you can prevent Harmful Algal Blooms: Maintain your septic system, decrease the use of pesticides and fertilizers, and pick up after your pets.
photo of a lake on a summer day with trees surrounding the water
Two student interns stand outside the US Capitol building.
Andie takes samples from a stream
Headshot of Dr. Kirker