WRC 2025 Spring Seminar Series

 

Bring your lunch and learn about water resource issues and research in Washington State. The Water Research Center is hosting a virtual lunchtime seminar series this spring. We’ll hear from the Center’s 2023-24 seed grant recipients and learn how their research is informing some of Washington State’s water-related challenges.

Past Webinars:

Aaron Pelly, Ph.D. Candidate and Dr. Sarah Roley

 

Aaron Pelly and his Advisor, Dr. Sarah Roley, have been investigating the growth of water stargrass in Washington’s rivers. They will discuss how this aquatic plant impacts ecosystems and fish habitat, as well as strategies for managing it.

The webinar is free but registration is required. 

Learn more here.

The recording of this webinar is posted on the WRC Youtube Channel.

 

Evaluation of Drawdown Dynamics and Implications for Groundwater Detectability with Remote Sensing

Dr. Sasha Richey McLarty

 

Dr. Sasha Richey McLarty is conducting research on seasonal groundwater dynamics in the Mid-Columbia Basin. The study helps quantify drawdown and rebound in the aquifer and may have implications for how remote sensing is used to evaluate regional groundwater trends. Results may be useful for decision makers focused on water use in the basin.

The webinar is free but registration is required. 

Learn more here.

The recording of this webinar is posted on the WRC Youtube Channel.

 

Evaluation of Remote Sensing Based Monitoring of Lake Water Quality in Washington State

Dr. Emese Hadnagy, Dr. Gopal Mulukutla, and Dr. James Gawel

 

Dr. Emese Hadnagy and Co-PIs Dr. Gopal Mulukutla and Dr. James Gawel evaluated the use of satellite imagery to capture water quality conditions related to harmful algal blooms in lakes of WA state. The focus of this work was to develop water quality indicators to capture intensity and extent of bloom events to protect public health and inform lake management.

Learn more here.

The recording of this webinar is posted on the WRC Youtube Channel.