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...
Meet Matt Gladfelter
WE SAT DOWN WITH MATT GLADFELTER, A PHD STUDENT IN THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE SCHOOL OF FISHERIES, AQUACULTURE, & AQUATIC SCIENCES. Matt Gladfelter, a Ph.D. student in the College of Agriculture School of Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences, is a natural...
AU Water Resources Center Hosts Workshop on Designing Bioretention
On April 20, 2023, the Auburn University Water Resources Center (AUWRC) hosted a workshop titled: Designing Bioretention – How cities in Alabama are designing, installing, and funding green infrastructure projects. This workshop brought together regional partners from...
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...
New Resource Available for Well Owners in Alabama
Why Webinars? Thousands of Alabama residents rely on private water systems for water used for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and bathing. With well ownership comes a specific set of responsibilities, because private well owners are responsible for the maintenance,...