Virginia Water Stories
Dive into the Virginia Water Resources Research Center’s “Virginia Water Stories”—an online series that brings the people, places, and science behind Virginia’s water to life. Formerly known as “Did You Know,” this series explores topics as diverse as the state’s landscapes, from mountain streams to coastal wetlands. Whether you’re a curious resident, student, or water enthusiast, there’s a story here for you!
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Did You Know? Wastewater Systems for Sustainable Consumption , articleWould you drink wastewater if it had been thoroughly treated? This article explores how wastewater systems can become more sustainable by reusing water, recycling byproducts like sludge and biogas, and reducing overall water consumption in ways that could help communities prepare for future water challenges.
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Did You Know: Learning About Water Education in the Clinch Valley Watershed , articleIn a region where rivers and streams seem endless, it can be easy to forget that clean water still needs protection. This article highlights the Clinch Valley watershed and the local organizations helping students and communities understand water quality, biodiversity, pollution prevention, and the importance of caring for the waterways in their own backyard.
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Did You Know: Harmful Algal Blooms in Freshwater Aquatic Environments , articleWhat looks like a layer of green scum on the water’s surface can signal a much bigger problem. This article breaks down how harmful algal blooms form, why they are becoming more common, and how they can affect human health, pets, livestock, aquatic ecosystems, and local economies.
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Next in the ‘Did You Know’ Series: A Bright Future for a Dismal Swamp , articleThe Great Dismal Swamp is anything but dismal. Learn how researchers like Virginia Tech’s Clay Word are studying this unique peatland and why its restoration matters for carbon, water, and wildlife.
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Did You Know Series: “Up in the Air: How the Water Cycle is Changing, Part II” , articleVirginia’s rainfall is arriving in heavier bursts with longer dry spells in between. Part II of this series looks at what a changing water cycle means for flooding, agriculture, and water supply across the Commonwealth.
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Starting Small: Headwater Streams, Watersheds, and the Coal Region of VA and WV , articleEveryone lives in a watershed. This article follows Virginia Tech researcher Tommy Cianciolo into the headwater streams of the Virginia and West Virginia coalfields to see how mining-era selenium still shapes water quality — and how coal communities are reimagining their future.
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