West Virginia Water Research Institute Seminar Series

Overview: The West Virginia Water Research Institute (WVWRI) will host a Virtual Seminar Series from December 2021 through February 2022 to highlight current water research and remediation projects. Each session will feature three presentations pertaining to a particular theme followed by Q&A. Presenters will consist of various WVU researchers and specialists affiliated with WVWRI.

When: The sessions will be held on the third Thursday of each month from December through February. Each session will take place from 10:00-11:00 AM.

Location: Zoom

Registration: You must register for free through Eventbrite by clicking "Select a Date" above. Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link to attend.

Detailed Schedule:

United States Geological Survey Research Projects | 12/16/2021, 10:00-11:00 AM.

Drinking Water Treatment Methods to Reduce Trihalomethanes (THMs): Stephanie Karczewski, WVU

Fine Coal Sediment Transport Analysis Due to Extreme Storm Events: Leslie Hopkinson, Ph.D., WVU

A Collaborative Water Quality Evaluation of Piney Creek, an Important Tributary of the New River Gorge National Park: Matthew Williams, Ph.D., WVU Institute of Technology

Revitalization through Remediation: Brownfield Tools that Drive Local Success | 1/20/2022, 10:00-11:00 AM.

This extremely informative session will focus on the expansive range of assistance offered by the Brownfields Assistance Center at WVU, while highlighting specific projects where community groups, such as watershed organizations, play a major role in addressing significant community challenges.

Speakers:

Ray Moeller, Economic Redevelopment Specialist, Brownfields Assistance Center at WVU

Kelley Flaherty, Executive Director, Save the Tygart Watershed Association

Carrie Staton, Director, Brownfields Assistance Center at WVU

Acid Mine Drainage Research and Remediation | 2/17/2022, 10:00-11:00 AM.

Lick Run of the Cheat River: History, Challenges, and Potential Treatment Avenues: Madison Ball, Restoration Program Manager, Friends of the Cheat

AMD Remediation Accomplishments in the Upper Buckhannon River Watershed: Jason Fillhart, Watershed Project Manager, West Virginia Water Research Institute