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Water Research in ACTION...

This page lists educational research sites open to the public where people can see water engineering in action and learn about water resources and quality.

Come visit these sites...

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Come visit NCSU BAE water related research sites in action throughout North Carolina... 

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This wetland area established by Dr. Evans in Edenton, NC. It works daily to repair and compensate for agricultural and urban stormwater runoff. This site has reduced nitrogen yields by 20%. 

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Posters at the Cherry Farm Unit explain research details for visitors.

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Youth tour the NC State Fish Barn to learning about indoor tank fish farming.

Below you will find a short listing of Water Project sites that citizens can visit and learn about engineering water. Biological and Agricultural Engineering has worked cooperatively with agencies and municipalities to implement water quality improvements in this state. The sites are open to the public and excellent places to learn more about how it all works.

  • Neuseway Nature Center in Kinston, NC. First rain garden installed east of I-95 in NC. 
  • Hannibal Public Works Bldg., Kinston, NC. Permeable pavement demonstration and research site.
  • Ritter Field Stormwater Wetland, River Bend, NC. Water quality and recreation wetland in a town park.
  • Sugarloaf Elementary Stormwater Wetland, Taylorsville, NC. Educational and demonstration stormwater wetland in NC foothills.
  • Bio-retention area at Crowder District Park, Raleigh, NC.
  • Stormwater Wetland at Umstead State Park, Raleigh, NC.
  • Stormwater wetland at Smithfield-Selma High School, Smithfiled, NC.
  • Permeable pavement parking lot, River Bend (NC) Public Works.
  • Ag Center, Gaston County, NC. View a bio-retention and dry detention basin.
  • The East Prong Roaring River stream restoration project is located within the boundaries of Stone Mountain State Park, Wilkes County, NC. One of the largest stream restoration projects of its kind in the State.
  • NC State Fish Barn Aquaculture Tank Fish Farm Tours
  • French Broad Tours and Site Projects -
    Location The North Carolina Arboretum
    in Asheville, NC

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Research Field Site locations

Bio&Ag in the Press - Read articles describing the work of faculty and students that have appeared in local newspapers and magazines many are on topics related to water research.