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The Virginia Water Resources Research Center develops dynamic water resources curricula at Virginia Tech. These programs offer exciting opportunities to learn, connect, and make a difference.

April 23rd, 2026 - Students in FREC's foundational field skills class measure stream flow and stream health at Poverty Creek. Kevin McGuire from the Water Center led this session. (Photo by Luke Hayes/Virginia Tech)

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April 23rd, 2026 - Students in FREC's foundational field skills class measure stream flow and stream health at Poverty Creek. Kevin McGuire from the Water Center led this session. (Photo by Luke Hayes/Virginia Tech)

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Undergraduate Degree in Water Resources

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Graduate Studies in Water Resources

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Watershed Management Certificate

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Water Courses at Virginia Tech

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