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.) Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Events – Various Dates, Starting: July 24, 2026
2.) James River Association (JRA) Events – Various Dates, Starting: July 24, 2026
3.) Blue Ridge Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) Events – Various Dates, Starting: July 29, 2026
4.) Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) Events -- Various Dates, Starting: August 1, 2026
5.) Call for Posters: 2026 Chesapeake Watershed Forum – Submissions Due: August 7, 2026; Poster Session: November 13, 2026
6.) Comments Accepted: Proposed 6^th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6) Monitoring Rule -- Webinars: August 11, 2026 and August 12, 2026; Comments due: August 31, 2026
7.) Funding Opportunity: Technical Assistance and Training for Rural, Small and Tribal Municipalities and Wastewater Treatment Systems – Applications Due: August 14, 2026
8.) Middle James Roundtable 2026 Annual Meeting -- September 3-4, 2026
9.) Comments Accepted: Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from PFOA and PFOS in Biosolids -- Comments Due: September 4, 2026
10.) 2026 Groundwater Protection Council (GWPC) Annual Forum -- September 15-17, 2026
11.) EPA's Water Finance Center Resources and Tools
12.) Drought Information for Farmers
13.) Water Center Jobs Board