The Ohio Water Resources Center Newsletter
Issue 4 | Volume 9 | September 2022
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As one of 54 Water Resources Research Institutes nationwide federally authorized by the Water Resources Research Act, the Ohio Water Resources Center (WRC) has funded over 75 water research projects over the past decade. This research helps resolve state and regional water problems, promotes technology transfer and application of research, and trains scientists through participation in research. With the assistance of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA), we are excited to announce the funding of four new projects starting September 2022 and two projects that started this spring!
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Modeling Total Microcystin Concentrations In Grand Lake St Marys During A Period Of Exceedingly Low External Runoff; Drs. Newell, Jacquemin, and Doll; Wright State University
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Quantifying Induced Infiltration By Municipal Production Wells Using Stable Isotopes Of Water; Drs. Levy, Rech and Ms. Ngoma; Miami University
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Evaluating Current and Future Drinking Water Affordability in Ohio; Dr. Gingerich and Dr. Bielicki; Ohio State University
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The Use of Shotgun Metagenomics to Longitudinally Track Stream Resistome Dynamics: From Headwaters to Wastewaters; Dr. Van Gray; Ohio State University
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Oxidative Exhaustion: Assessing the Time Frame for the Cessation of Acid Mine Drainage Production within Impacted Watersheds; Dr. Singer; Kent State University
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Understanding Hyporheic Exchange Dynamics in a Headwaters Stream Impacted by Urban Karst; Drs. Ward, Soltanian, Sturmer and Mr. Lehmann; University of Cincinnati
To learn more about the current projects funded by the Ohio WRC, visit our news page.
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And Water for All. A documentary on water access and affordability in Ohio | |
Dr. Ramiro Berardo, Associate Professor, and Dr. Joseph Campbell, Lecturer, in the School of Environment and Natural Resources at Ohio State University completed an Ohio Water Resources Center funded project via the Ohio Water Resources Center’s “Time Critical” Research Request for Proposals. The film titled “And Water for All” aimed to educate a broad audience about the challenges of building and maintaining the costly infrastructure needed to deliver clean water to all Ohioans, analyze the causes of the affordability crisis in rural and urban settings and facilitate a nuanced, non-partisan discussion about viable ways to address the Ohio water affordability crisis in future decades.
Across the nation, rates charged for drinking water, sewer management and stormwater services continue to increase, placing a heavy burden on families and communities who lack the financial capacity to face these costs. In Ohio, affording water and sewer bills continues to be a pressing issue. Drs. Berardo and Campbell created a 55-minute educational documentary to discuss these challenges by highlighting the views of a wide range of stakeholders, including urban and rural residents of the state, policymakers from the two major political parties, members of environmental NGOs, public utilities representatives and academics.
The documentary debuted on March 22, 2022 (World Water Day) at Ohio State’s Environmental Professionals Network breakfast program. The film is currently available for free on YouTube and will be used in multiple undergraduate and graduate classes at Ohio State University.
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Now Available: USGS makes it easier to create hydrography features from 3D elevation data | |
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released updates to the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) that will allow users to more easily create hydrography information from elevation data. The NHD is the most comprehensive dataset for the nation, representing the water drainage network of the United States with features such as rivers, streams, canals, lakes, ponds, coastline, dams, and stream gages. These improvements come from new specifications in 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) products that allow for consistent analysis of data, making it easier to align hydrography features to elevation surfaces. This enhancement in hydrography data provided by the USGS will be a valuable resource for water quality management, planning, and conservation. This data will allow (a) scientists to more fully model the hydrologic cycle, (b) engineers to make better development decisions, (c) water suppliers to improve water quality and availability, (d) disaster response planners to mitigate natural disasters, and (e) natural resource managers to better protect the environment.
The USGS is continuing to revise the requirements for the capture of hydrographic features from 3DEP products and has created a new webpage to share updates with users. More information on the 3D Hydrography Program initiative can be found here.
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Ohio EPA DDAGW: Proposed Amendments to Four Water Quality Standards (WQS) Rules
The Ohio EPA Division of Drinking and Ground Waters (DDAGW) seeks comments on proposed amendments to four Water Quality Standards (WQS) rules in Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3745-1. This rulemaking includes the WQS Beneficial Use Designation rules for Hocking river, Little Beaver creek, and Little Miami river, and the Chagrin river drainage basins. There will be a virtual and an in-person public hearing on the rules on October 11, 2022. Registration is available here. Written comments may be submitted via e-mail to ddagw_rulecomments@epa.ohio.gov. All comments must be sent no later than close of business on October 11, 2022.
Ohio EPA DDAGW: Proposed 'Amend' Rulemaking – Ground Water Rules
The Ohio EPA Division of Drinking and Ground Waters (DDAGW) seeks comments on proposed rulemaking governing ground water rules which establish requirements for compliance monitoring, analytical methods, treatment technique violations, recordkeeping, and inspections for ground water systems. Ohio EPA will be holding a virtual and in-person public hearing on the rules on September 22nd, 2022. Registration is available here. Written comments may be submitted via e-mail during the public notice period to ddagw_rulecomments@epa.ohio.gov. All comments must be sent no later than close of business on September 22, 2022.
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Notice of Intent: NAWI Internal Funding Opportunity
The National Alliance for Water Innovation has released a Notice of Intent (NOI) for an Internal Funding Opportunity Announcement (IFOA). NAWI will seek proposals that deliver impact aligned with NAWI’s pipe parity metrics and address important challenges relating to water and energy security in the U.S. Eligibility for participation is limited to NAWI consortium members that have signed the NAWI consortium agreement by September 14, 2022 Read the complete NOI here.
Competition: US EPA Make A Market Tech Challenge
The U.S. EPA has launched a challenge for undergraduate and graduate students in U.S. accredited colleges and universities to develop market strategies to help transition EPA technologies to the marketplace. Teams or individual participants choose one of five patented EPA technologies, such as the Water Contamination Detection Kit. More information is available here. The deadline to submit is December 31, 2022.
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Call for Papers: MDPI Journal of Water Special Issue
The Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) is inviting paper contributions to the Special Issue of the Journal of Water titled “Green Water-Infrastructure Systems: Advances in Research and Technology.” Potential submissions include original research papers, overviews, technology innovations, case studies and articles on topics such as the potential impacts of green water-infrastructure systems, water conservation and more. The submission deadline is February 28, 2023. More information is available here.
Call for Articles: Ohio Section American Water Works Association (AWWA)
In an effort to highlight members' knowledge, experiences, and achievements, Ohio AWWA is accepting technical articles and success stories. The intent is to highlight this content by including it in the 2022 issues of the Ohio Section Newsletter. Send a request to submit with a synopsis of the article to oawwa@assnoffices.com. Deadline for the winter issue is October 8, 2022.
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Conference: Understanding Algal Blooms: State of the Science
September 7, 2022 • Toledo, OH
This conference hosted by Ohio Sea Grant 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.
Workshop: Advancing environmental justice in extreme heat and adapting through collaborative networks
September 13, 2022 • Virtual and Columbus, OH
Registration is open for a climate change adaptation workshop hosted by the Environmental Professionals Network. The workshop will focus on promoting and enforcing justice in environmental planning.
Workshop: Ohio EPA Grant Writing Workshop
October 6, 2022 • Zanesville, OH
Registration is open for a grant writing workshop hosted by the Ohio EPA. Topics include how to find the right funder, approaching different kinds of grant makers, avoiding common mistakes applicants make and developing realistic objectives, activities and budgets.
Workshop: Community-Centered Approaches for Food Systems Transformation
October 13 - 14, 2022 • Columbus, OH
Registration is open for a food sovereignty workshop hosted by the Middle East Studies Center, Global Water Institute, and University Libraries. The workshop will focus on the cultural contexts of local food systems and cross-cultural, community-partnered fieldwork.
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Get in Touch
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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