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Recent research aims to better understand how coastal storms affect groundwater quality and quantity
New study shows planting new woodlands can double soil’s ability to retain water within just a few years.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation recently launched its year-long Streamflow Forecast Rodeo competition, tasking participants with predicting short-term streamflow in the western U.S. more accurately than conventional methods.
Rainfall-related disruptions to mobile signals could offer a more effective way to measure rainfall across both large distances and long timeframes.
New study describes how salt marshes can work alongside grey infrastructure to improve resilience against sea level rise.
Study suggests as many as 1.5 billion people will depend on mountain meltwater in order to support communities and agriculture by 2050
By cutting trees, digging canals, and building dams, beaver colonies shape their forest dwellings in ways that transform flooding patterns, the local food chain, and the structure and size of nearby waterways.
Princeton University engineers are testing a new type of seawall that would both enhance the pedestrian experience and provide sufficient storm surge protection.
Time is running out for MS4 permittees in the U.S. to contribute to the Water Environment Federation WEF Stormwater Institute’s 2020 MS4 Needs Assessment Survey.
Agricultural scientists with the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) release a new app that helps sugarcane farmers better understand their nutrient output.
In a new study, an international research team highlights a gap in scientific knowledge about how stormwater might affect phytoplankton growth and the health of lakes and similar freshwater bodies.
WEF is seeking presentation abstracts for the Stormwater Pavilion at WEFTEC 2020. Submit by April 22.
New research from Stanford (Calif.) University hydrologists suggests an emerging consequence of decreasing snowfalls: significantly more intense flooding.
According to a new study from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Reed College researchers, city-dwellers value green infrastructure as a worthwhile approach to flood management and water quality improvement — and are willing to donate time and money to support it.
During WEFTEC 2019, stormwater professionals discussed obstacles and opportunities in today’s stormwater landscape