Ohio Water Resources Center Newsletter |
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The Ohio Water Resources Center (Ohio WRC) is happy to introduce three new members of our team - Shannon Thayer, Sumia Mohamed, and Allie Fehr.
Shannon Thayer is the Graduate Associate at the Ohio WRC. She is a master of sciences student in the Environmental Science Graduate Program (ESGP) at OSU. She also received her bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering from Ohio State. Shannon’s research interests include drinking water treatment, harmful algal blooms, and sustainability. She will be responsible for creating the Center's newsletters, communicating and working with local and state legislators, and performing other administrative tasks.
Sumia Mohamed is an MS student in the School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) at OSU and Program Assistant for Ohio WRC. Sumia’s research interests include climate change vulnerability and impact assessment, nature-based solutions including Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and Ecosystem Disaster Risk Reduction (Eco-DRR), and Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). She will be the lead contact for universities and utilities participating in the statewide and campus wastewater monitoring project by overseeing data compilation and management.
Allie Fehr is the Student Communication Assistant at the Ohio WRC. She is a multi-genre writer and first-year undergraduate student at OSU, double majoring in Computer Science and English. She will be responsible for creating written content for report summaries and for the Ohio WRC website, producing content for Ohio WRC social media, and other creative tasks.
With the help of these amazing students, we are excited to continue to roll out initiatives identified in our strategic plan.
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Over the past decade, we have provided research funding for over 50 water-related projects. The impact of the Ohio WRC spans the entire State as we fund and manage research projects at many Ohio universities. With the assistance of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA), we are happy to announce the funding of four new projects starting September 2021!
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Dr. Rachel Gabor, Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University, ''Quantifying the Relationship between Algal Blooms and Carbon Budgets and Quality in Lake Erie''.
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Dr. Michael Booth, Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati, "Assessment of large woody debris as a low‐cost best management practice for improving water quality in urban headwater streams".
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Dr. Reza Soltanian, Assistant Professor of Hydrogeology, University of Cincinnati, "The influence of surface water-groundwater exchange on fate and transport of emerging contaminants".
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Dr. Tao Li, Associate Professor, University of Cincinnati, "Wireless Distributed Sensor Network for Monitoring Fixture Use in Premise Plumbing Systems".
Three additional projects were selected for seed funding to allow for the collection of initial results.
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Dr. Zelalem Bedaso, Assistant Professor, University of Dayton, "Tracing nitrate sources and processes with a combined isotope approach at Grand Lake St. Marys watershed, Ohio".
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Dr. Kennedy Doro, Assistant Professor, University of Toledo, "Quantifying water flow pathway redistribution under agricultural drainage".
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Dr. Natalie Hull, Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University, "Cyanotoxin biodegradation: An in-plant solution to microcystins in water treatment residuals".
Congratulations again to this year's recipients!
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USGS Launches New One-Stop-Shop for Hurricane Information |
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Hurricanes pose numerous hazards to coastal communities and ecosystems. The USGS has gathered a broad range of expertise on storm-related hazards and research and compiled them into a handy hub of hurricane information.
USGS brings together diverse expertise to study hurricanes and tropical storms, develop models and tools to forecast storm impacts, and deliver this knowledge to inform preparedness, response, and recovery. USGS scientists and staff coordinate across Water Resources, Ecosystems, and Natural Hazards Mission Areas and collaborate with federal, state, and local partners to understand and prepare for hurricane hazards.
When hurricanes threaten our coasts, the USGS provides comprehensive science and information that decision makers, emergency responders, resource managers and communities can use to help them prepare for, cope with, and recover from a storm. With so much information available, USGS developed an information hub where coastal communities can learn about the scope of USGS science, storm response, and the data and tools available to improve preparedness, reduce risk and enhance our resilience.
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Via WaterWorld, August 2, 2021
Via Water Online, August 2, 2021
Via Storm Water Solutions, August 4, 2021
Via The Highland County Press, August 5, 2021
Via IFL Science, August 9, 2021
Via Water & Wastes Digest, August 10, 2021
Via The Columbus Dispatch, August 10, 2021
Via Forbes, August 16, 2021
Via WBFO-FM, August 17, 2021
Via WEWS-TV, August 25, 2021
Via The Architect's Newspaper, August 26, 2021
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Have a news article you'd like us to feature in our Newsletter? Email us at OhioWRC@osu.edu!
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National Priorities: Water Innovation, Science, And Engagement to Advance Water Reuse Request for Applications (RFA) |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking applications for research to accelerate water innovation that advances clean and safe water reuse goals, promotes better understanding of the Nation’s water and wastewater treatment and infrastructure, and enhances the availability and efficient use of water resources through water reuse. Applications should address the following research areas:
Research Area 1: Science, Technology Development, and Validation for Water Reuse Applications
Research Area 2: Social Science, Information, Engagement, and Organizational Barriers to Water Reuse
For information on eligibility, project specifications, or how to apply, visit here.
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Earth Science Applications: Water Resources |
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NASA is currently seeking (in-person) reviewers for Earth Science Applications: Water Resources. Details and application form here.
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UCOWR Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education |
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Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) is interested in publishing research resulting from 104b and 104g grants in the Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education (JCWRE). JCWRE is published three times per year (April, August & December) and is available on Wiley Online Library. Manuscripts may be submitted at any time, but should be submitted by October 15 to be considered for the April issue; February 15 for August; and June 15 for December. More information about JCWRE, including author guidelines, can be found here.
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EPA 19th Annual P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet Request for Applications |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Award Program, is seeking Phase I applications proposing to research, develop, and design solutions to real-world challenges that respond to the needs of people across the U.S, including those in small, rural, tribal, and disadvantaged communities. EPA is looking for research in the areas of air quality, safe and sustainable water resources, sustainable and healthy communities, and chemical safety. Close date is October 27, 2021. For more information visit here.
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Ohio EPA Public Notice: Proposed 'Amend' Rulemaking Governing Revised Total Coliform Rules |
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Division of Drinking and Ground Waters (DDAGW) is soliciting comments on rules in Chapter 3745-81 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC). OAC rules 3745-81-14, 3745-81-21, and 3745-81-50 through 3745-81-55 set forth regulations for monitoring requirements for total coliform bacteria and how public water systems (PWSs) must respond when samples show that Total Coliform are present within a water supply. Please click here for more information.
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Ohio EPA Interested Party Review: Beneficial Use Designation Rules Wave 3 (OAC 3745-1) |
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Ohio EPA Division of Surface Water has drafted revisions to Water Quality Standards Beneficial Use Designation rules in Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Chapter 3745-1, which includes changing the beneficial use designations for some water bodies, adding water bodies that are currently undesignated to the rules, and verifying existing beneficial use designations already listed in the rules. Please see the related fact sheet for specific rule revisions. Comments on the rules are due by 5:00 PM September 15, 2021 to dsw_rulecomments@epa.ohio.gov
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Ohio EPA Early Stakeholder Outreach - Ground Water Rules |
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Division of Drinking and Ground Waters (DDAGW) has reviewed rules 3745-81-41 through 3745-81-45, 3745-81-60, and 3745-81-61 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) to satisfy the five-year rule review requirements of section 106.03 of the Ohio Revised Code and is proposing to file the rule with amendments. The rule describes ground water rules for public water systems. Click the web link here for the complete fact sheet describing this notice. Comments are due by September 17, 2021 to ddagw_rulecomments@epa.ohio.gov
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UCOWR Virtual Roundtable Discussions |
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September 1, 2021 - December 2021 • Virtual
The Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) presents their Fall 2021 Virtual Roundtable Series. Join UCOWR for lively discussion and make new connections in the water arena. To RSVP send an email here. The first Roundtable will feature Coastal Water Issues, moderated by Mike O’Driscoll, East Carolina University.
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Understanding Algal Blooms: State of the Science Conference |
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September 8, 2021 • Stranahan Theater Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, OH
The 6th annual Understanding Algal Blooms: State of the Science conference will highlight current scientific knowledge related to algal blooms. Research and outreach leaders will present findings from recent studies and identify important areas of uncertainty.
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Diversity in Water Speaker Series |
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September 9, 2021 at 5:30 PM, ET • Virtual
The Diversity in Water Speaker Series invites leaders in Ohio’s water industry from diverse backgrounds to discuss their careers, lend us their life lessons, and help lead the discussion on championing diversity within the water industry and in our day-to-day lives. The event will be held virtually via Zoom; to receive the meeting link, please RSVP here.
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October 16-20, 2021 • McCormick Place, Chicago, IL & Virtual
The 94th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition & Conference is planned for 2021! The WEFTEC Program Committee is planning for an in-person event if conditions allow. WEF will continue to monitor the situation. What we do know about WEFTEC 21 is that it will not be exactly like previous events and will be incorporating a limited virtual component.
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November 3-4, 2021 • Crowne Plaza Columbus North-Worthington, Columbus, OH
Water is a dynamic force of nature. It literally ebbs and flows — in this direction and that one. Water is often changing when, where, and for how long it winds through our lives but all the while, it remains a constant aspect in the world we live. The Water Management Association of Ohio (WMAO) is hosting its 50th conference in 2021. Originating before the Clean Water Act was passed into law, WMAO has focused on Ohio's water resources and like water, has been consistently active and ever-changing in bringing professionals together for 5 decades to discuss and learn about the water issues of the day. Deadline to submit an abstract for poster presentation is October 15, 2021.
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Call for Special Sessions: UCOWR/NIWR Annual Water Resources Conference |
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June 14-16, 2022 • Greenville, SC
Universities Council on Water Resources and National Institutes of Water Resources are pleased to invite you to submit your proposals for special sessions for the 2022 Annual Conference. Special sessions are an important component of the conference and provide an opportunity to delve into current perspectives on a range of contemporary water resources challenges. We call your attention to a special focus on Water Resilience, to encourage conversations about how watersheds, ecosystems, infrastructure systems, governance structures, and communities can adapt and transform in the face of current and future stressors. Special sessions are not limited to this topical area. We welcome sessions that cover a range of water-related research, extension, and education topics.
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Have an event you'd like us to feature in our Newsletter? Email us at OhioWRC@osu.edu!
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Email: OhioWRC@osu.edu
Phone: 614-292-2807
Website: https://wrc.osu.edu/
Address: 475 Hitchcock Hall
2070 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
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