AUWRC TEACHES YOUTH ABOUT LOCAL WATER QUALITYBy: Adam NewbyAuburn University Water Resources Center (AUWRC) staff recently participated in two events aimed at educating kids about Alabama’s water resources and ecosystems. The Barbour County Extension Office hosted...
Auburn Water Research Social a Big Hit
THE AUWRC HOSTS INAUGURAL AUBURN WATER RESEARCH SOCIALBy: Rachel McGuireThe Auburn University Water Resources Center (AUWRC) hosted the inaugural Auburn Water Research Social on April 18, 2023 at the Ag Heritage Park Pavilion for AU faculty and staff affiliated with...
Meet Brianne Minton
WE SAT DOWN WITH NEW AUWRC TEAM MEMBER, BRIANNE MINTON, ALABAMA DROUGHT REACH PROGRAM COORDINATOR.Tell us about your background and previous position.I grew up in Murfreesboro, TN but moved to Birmingham, AL for undergrad where I received my B.S. in Urban...
Meet Sydney Zinner
WE SAT DOWN WITH AUWRC'S SYDNEY ZINNER, ALABAMA WATER WATCH'S VOLUNTEER MONITOR COORDINATOR.Sydney during her time as a student worker with the ACES Water Program. Photo Credits: Sydney ZinnerAfter participating in the Lee County Water Festival in the 4th grade, I...
WRC Tours of Parkerson Mill Creek Enlighten Students
THE AUWRC USES TOURS OF PARKERSON MILL CREEK RESTORATION SITE TO TEACH STUDENTS AND CITIZENS ABOUT PROTECTING WATER RESOURCESby: Adam NewbyParkerson Mill Creek restoration site in June 2022. Photo Credit: Rachel McGuireMany Auburn University students walk the campus...
Meet Justus Smith
JUSTUS SMITH: SEIZING OPPORTUNITIESJustus Smith, a Junior in Biosystems Engineering at Auburn University, is a rising star. Smith embodies the “Auburn spirit” through his unwavering pursuit of knowledge, desire to explore diverse perspectives, and passion for serving...
Nature-Based Stormwater Solutions Training
AUWRC & MOBILE BAY NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM HOST NATURE-BASED STORMWATER SOLUTIONS WORKSHOP Written by Laura Bell Cooley Many cities and counties across Alabama struggle with flooding issues, aging infrastructure, and increased development. These combined...