Robert O. Evans - Grants and Contracts

Evans, R.O., G.L. Grabow, M.R. Burchell, K.L. Bass, C. Perrin. 2006-2009. Design and evaluation of channelized stream restoration alternatives in the Crisp Creek Watershed. DENR-Environmental Enhancement Program. $269,722.

Evans, R.O., M.R. Burchell, S. Broome. 2006-2008. Research at North River Farms Wetland Restoration Phase I and II. DENR Environmental Enhancement Program. $200,000.

Evans, R.O. and W.F. Hunt. 2004-2007. Evaluation and demonstration of golf course best management practices in the Chowan River Basin. DENR 319 Nonpoint Source Program. $107,124.

Burchell, M.R., R.O. Evans, D. Osmond, J.E. Parsons, J. Spooner et al. 2004-2008. N.C. conservation reserve enhancement program environmental monitoring and evaluation. N.C. Department of Soil and Water Conservation. $1,001,124.

Evans, R.O., K.L. Bass, and M.R. Burchell. 2003-2004. Design services for Core Creek stream and riparian wetlands BMPs. Craven County. $25,630.

Evans, R.O. and K.L. Bass. 2003-2004. Design services for Chowan Golf and country Club drainage and water quality improvement project. Chowan county. $10,808.

Evans, R.O., W.F. Hunt, R.D. Hinson, and R.W. Johnson. 2003-2004. Background monitoring and evaluation for proposed golf course best management practices in the Chowan River Basin. 319 Nonpoint Source Program. EPA through DWQ. $22,240.

Evans, R.O., W.F. Hunt, R.D. Hinson, and R.W. Johnson. 2004-2007. Evaluation and demonstration of golf course best management practices in the Chowan River Basin. 319 Nonpoint Source Program. EPA through DWQ. $107,124.

Grabow, G.L., R.O. Evans, T.H. Shear, S.B. Broome, M.J. Vepraskas, J.D. Jennings. 2002-2005. North River Wetlands Restoration. N.C. Wetlands Reserve Program. $940,162.

Grabow, G.L., R.O. Evans, and R.L. Huffman. 2001. Feasibility of subsurface drip to irrigate soybean in clayey piedmont soils. Soybean Growers Association of N.C. $2,525. First year funding.

Grabow, G.L., R.O. Evans, R.L. Huffman, K. Edmonston, D. Jordan. 2001. Feasibility of using subsurface drip to irrigate cotton in the N. C. Coastal Plain. Cotton Growers Association of N.C. $7,200. First year funding.

Evans, R.O., K.L. Tweedy, G.L. Grabow, and J.T. Smith. 2000-2003. Evaluation and demonstration of stream and riparian wetlands restoration and construction in the Chowan River basin. 319 Nonpoint Source Program. $ 140,000.

Grabow, G.L., R.O. Evans, R.L. Huffman and M.C. Marra. 2000-2002. Feasibility of subsurface drip irrigation in clayey piedmont soils. Corn Growers Association of N.C. $8,000.

Evans, R.O. 2000. Hydrologic wastewater reuse irrigation evaluation for Johnston county. Johnston county. $14,530

Craven County Cooperative Extension and Craven NRCS. 1999-2004. Implementation and evaluation of BMPs for reducing nutrients loads from agricultural lands in the Core Creek watershed to the lower Neuse River Basin. CWMTF. $1,300,000 awarded. $200,000 subcontract to NCSU-BAE-Evans for water quality monitoring and evaluation.

Evans, R.O., J.W. Gilliam, J.D. Jennings, S.P. Washburn, J.T. Green, and M.H. Poore. 1997-2000. Implementation, evaluation and demonstration of riparian buffer and controlled drainage BMPs to Reduce the impacts of animal production on water quality in the Neuse River Basin. 319 Nonpoint Source Program. EPA through DWQ. $ 194,763.

Evans, R.O., P.W. Westerman, J.W. Gilliam, and R.W. Skaggs. 1997-2000. Influence of water management on availability and leaching of nutrients derived from livestock waste. Corn Growers Assoc. of N.C. $21,000

Evans, R.O., J.W. Gilliam, D.L. Lindbo, and G.D. Jennings. 1996-1998. Wetlands enhancement, demonstration and evaluation for nonpoint source pollution control on urban/agricultural land in Dare and Chowan counties. 319 Nonpoint Source Program. Albemarle RC&D. $ 45,994

Chescheir, G.M., R.W. Skaggs, R.O. Evans, J.W. Gilliam and G.D. Jennings. 1996-1998. Impacts of road maintenance BMPs on water quality in a coastal watershed. USEPA. $95,000.

Chescheir, G.M., R.W. Skaggs, R.O. Evans, J.W. Gilliam, D. Amatya, G. Fernandez. 1996-1998. Modeling the cumulative impacts of land use and management practices on nitrogen loading in the lower coastal plain watershed. USEPA. $60,000.

Evans, R.O., A. Wood, R.D. Hinson, C. McCracken, and G.D. Jennings. 1995-1998. Stormwater management to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loadings to Tulls Creek. 319 Nonpoint Source Program. EPA through DEM. $41,400.

Evans, R.O., J.W. Gilliam, G.M. Chescheir and R.W. Skaggs. 1995-1998. Wetlands restoration as a BMP for improving water quality in the Neuse and Tar/Pamlico Basins. 319 Nonpoint Source Program. EPA through DEM. $126,790.

Evans, R.O., J.C. Barker, J.W. Gilliam, J. Zublena, P.W. Westerman, J.E. Parsons. 1995-1998. Implementation, evaluation and demonstrations of BMPs to reduce the impact of animal wastewater irrigation on water quality in the Little Chinquapin Creek. 319 Nonpoint Source Program. EPA through DEM. $134,670.

Vepraskas, M.J., R.O. Evans and J.W. Gilliam. 1995-1998. Estimating historic water table fluctuations in Coastal Plain soils using a hydrologic model and hydric soil indicators. EPA. Funding $72,108.

Evans, R.O., M.J. Vepraskas, T.H. Shear, G.M. Chescheir, J.P. Lilly. 1994-1998. Restoration of hydrology and water quality functions on prior converted wetlands. USDA-CSRS. $ 248,500.

Skaggs, R.W., G.M. Chescheir, R.O. Evans. 1994-1997. Interactive effects of water table management and fertilization on water quality. USDA-CSRS. $145,381.

Evans, R.O., R.W. Skaggs, D.K. Cassel, J.P. Lilly, J.W. Gilliam. 1993-1995. Influence of water table depth on evapotranspiration and water related stresses affecting soybean yield. N.C. Soybean Growers Assoc. $20,000.

Evans, R.O., R.W. Skaggs, J.P. Lilly, J.W. Gilliam. 1993-1995. Influence of water table depth on evapotranspiration and water related stresses affecting corn yield. N.C. Corn Growers Assoc. $21,500.

Skaggs, R. W., J. W. Gilliam, T. J. Sheets, J. E. Parsons and R. O. Evans. 1990-93. Effects of drainage and water table control on ground water and surface water quality. $349,998. (USGS and WRRI matching grants program).

Gilliam, J. W., R. W. Skaggs, R. O. Evans and J. E. Parsons. 1990-91. Prediction of management effects on pollutant loading from poorly drained soils adjacent to coastal waters. $166,000. North Carolina Sea Grant Program.

Hoover, M. T. and R. O. Evans. 1989-1991. Evaluation of the soil transplant alternative septic tank system in northeastern North Carolina. Albemarle Commission. $98,574.

Evans, R. O., J. P. Lilly, R. W. Skaggs and J. W. Gilliam. 1989-1992. Water management on controlled drainage-subirrigation systems. N. C. Corn Producers Assoc. $13,500.

Evans, R. O., R. W. Skaggs, J. E. Parsons, J. W. Gilliam and J. P. Lilly. 1989-1992. Water management for small grain with controlled drainage-subirrigation systems. N. C. Small Grain Growers Assoc. $15,000.

Evans, R. O., J. P. Lilly, R. W. Skaggs and J. W. Gilliam. 1988-1990. Water management on controlled drainage-subirrigation systems. N. C. Soybean Producers Assoc. $18,000.

Skaggs, R. W., J. E. Parsons and R. O. Evans. 1988-1990. Prediction of pollutant movement from poorly drained soils. Water Resources Research Institute. $79,938.

Evans, R. O and R. E. Sneed. 1988-1989. Irrigation scheduling and auditing to reduce energy and peak power demand. N. C. Department of Commerce, Energy Division. $109,741.

Gilliam, J. W., R. W. Skaggs, J. P. Lilly and R. O. Evans. 1988. Water and fertility management on controlled drainage- subirrigation systems. N. C. Corn Growers Association. $7,000.

Evans, R. O., J. W. Gilliam and R. W. Skaggs. 1985-1987. Effects of agricultural water management on drainage water quality. Water Resources Research Institute of North Carolina. $79,000.

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