WRS student Elizabeth Boor targets CECs in wastewater research
In the Water Resources Center’s Onsite Sewage Treatment Program, graduate student Elizabeth Boor isn’t afraid to get down and dirty. This summer she has been collecting septic tank sludge also known as “septage” as a key component to her thesis research.
Farm life inspired Water Resources Science student to pursue a green career
Ever since Elizabeth Boor was young, she had a passion for the environment. Boor grew up on a sustainable vegetable farm just outside of Hutchinson, Minnesota. Growing up, gardening was the structure in which she learned.
WRC Director Jeff Peterson chosen as NIWR 2023 President-elect
On March 12, current National Institutes on Water Resources (NIWR) president Oklahoma Water Resources Center director Kevin Wagner announced that WRC director Jeffrey Peterson had been elected NIWR President-elect for 2023.
Researchers explore the application of Biochar and Iron-Enhanced Sands in septic systems
Researchers are exploring the benefits of Biochar and iron-enhanced sand (IES) in boosting the effectiveness of soil filtration.
Advancing the science of urban stormwater management: Continued efforts of the Water Resources Center and the Minnesota Stormwater Research Council
Teams of researchers, practitioners and professionals continue their quest to discover new solutions and develop new methods to help minimize and prevent the impacts of urban stormwater runoff to Minnesota’s lakes, streams, rivers and groundwater.