Feb 1, 2013

BAE-designed stormwater wetland earns national construction award

The Jack Smith Creek Stormwater Project, one of the largest stormwater retrofits in the state, can capture and treat the runoff from more than 1,000 acres of residential and commercial property.

Nov 15, 2012

Wayne and Judy Skaggs create endowment for water resources and hydrology research

The Wayne and Judy Skaggs Endowment for Water Resources and the Hydrology of Poorly Drained Lands was created Nov. 9 as part of festivities in commemoration of Skaggs’ career.

Aug 6, 2012

The world of water

A symposium sponsored by the North Carolina Green Industry Council and featuring presentations by four CALS faculty members looks at 'The Future of Water in a Green World.'

Aug 6, 2012

Drop by drop: Soil scientists investigate ways to safely treat wastewater for reuse

CALS scientists use an innovative the field lab site to demonstrate how new decentralized technologies can be used to produce non-potable waters -- those that aren’t used for drinking, cooking, showering or bathing -- at the point where the water is initially used, whether it be in an individual home, a small business or small communities.

Mar 5, 2012

Beyond the yuck factor

Why do Americans continue to flush their toilets with drinking water? It’s a question that an N.C. State University team of soil scientists contemplates every day as they work to show that small-scale wastewater reuse can be a way to ensure a safe and plentiful water supply in the face of projected nationwide water shortfalls.

Nov 17, 2011

Extension professionals honored for work in water quality and conservation

WECO program, county activities and water quality coordinator recognized at Southern Region Water Conference.

Sep 20, 2011

McLaughlin receives soil science award

Dr. Richard McLaughlin, North Carolina State University soil scientist, is among 11 researchers who will receive awards at from the Soil Science Society of America.

May 27, 2011

Grad student designs landscapes with both human and environmental health in mind

Brantley Snipes designed a suburban retrofit to promote walkability and other outdoor activities that provide mental and physical health attributes to the community.

Feb 8, 2011

Cooperative Extension helps Currituck ‘go green’ with new garden and improved storm-water ponds

N.C. Cooperative Extension is incorporating environment-protecting practices on the site of its 3-year-old center in Currituck County.

Feb 2, 2011

Low-impact development project wins state award

A N.C. Cooperative Extension-led educational project on development practices to protect water quality recently won a top award from the N.C. Chapter of the American Planning Association.