Activities
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Appalachian Freshwater Initiative
The Appalachian Freshwater Initiative consists of a statewide research team of biologists, ecologists, environmental engineers and scientists, chemists and geologists focused on understanding and detecting the ecological and biological effects of contaminants in water under varying climate change scenarios.
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West Run Watershed
West Run Watershed in Morgantown, WV, which spans an urban to forested interface, is the setting for a research and academic watershed study to investigate the impacts of multiple land use/cover changes on hydroclimate, water quality, biogeochemistry, human health and socioeconomics in a contemporary watershed. The experimental watershed study design implemented in the watershed provides a data-rich environment for collaboration with all IWSS-affiliated researchers interested in advancing scientific understanding and management of water resources.
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WVU Reedsville Farm
The Farm provides a regional gathering place for horse pulls, cattle shows, and community events. A partnership was formed with the IWSS and the IHL in order to provide hydrologic, climate, and water quality monitoring during riparian restoration implementation planned in the near future on the farm.
News & Events
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In the News: WVU researchers to profile wetlands to set water standards
Special thanks to Conor Griffith and the WVNews for their story about the Institute of Water Security and Science's recent EPA Wetlands grant, which will be led by Dr. Jim Anderson, Dr. Jason Hubbart, Dr. Elliott Kellner and Dr. Mike Strager.
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WVU Institute of Water Security and Science to develop first comprehensive regulatory guidance for state wetland water quality standards
To advance the needs of state and federal agencies seeking information about important water quality measures in wetlands and in the headwaters of West Virginia’s rivers, the West Virginia University Institute of Water Security and Science will develop and recommend wetland water quality standards for the state.
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In the News: Unpacking The Ways Climate Change is Affecting West Virginia
West Virginians may look at climate change as something happening in other parts of the world, but the effects of climate change can be seen here in “with warmer winters, cooler summers and generally more humid conditions year-round,” according to Dr. Evan Kutta.