West Virginia Water Research Institute

WV Water Research Institute Director, Paul Ziemkiewicz, was recognized in a recent article about groundbreaking research being done at WVU that reaffirms the R1 ranking for the University. Here is the excerpt: "Water researchers, like Paul Ziemkiewicz, have helped pioneer ways to extract rare earth elements and critical minerals — which power everything from smartphones to the nation’s missile guidance system — from acid mine drainage and coal sludge." Read more at https://lnkd.in/efkJ2AjV. #rareearthelements #minedrainage #criticalmaterials #acidminedrainage

We just released requests for proposals for FY25 USGS 104(b) and 104(g). Faculty from West Virginia colleges and universities are eligible to submit pre-proposals to WVWRI by 11:59 PM on February 28. Anticipated grants include general water research, aquatic invasive species, and PFAS. View the full RFPs and submission instructions on https://lnkd.in/eem6i5bF. #rfp #water #usgs104 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

?? Water you doing next Thursday? Learn about resources and support for watershed groups at the final session of our winter webinar series! Speakers and organizations include: ?? Tali MacArthur (Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds & Rivers, Pennsylvania Environmental Council) ??Kelly Pack (National Park Service) ??Martin Christ (WV Department of Environmental Protection) Register now at https://lnkd.in/gTbpGmcP #3riversquest #3rq #watershed #rivermonitoring Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection National Park Service

We're #hiring a Water Research Specialist to join our team! This position will serve a pivotal role in supporting the coordination and implementation of WVWRI programs, including the Three Rivers QUEST (3RQ) program and acid mine drainage (AMD) programs.?Responsibilities include assisting with grant and report writing,?planning and conducting field sampling events, and collaborating with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and various?watershed groups to assess pollution sources, evaluate watersheds, and implement remediation projects. See full job description and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e27YG9uJ #environmentaljobs #waterjobs #WestVirginiajobs

On January 2, our own Eliza Siefert, Dave Hoffman, and Nate DePriest will be speaking about our critical materials program. Acid mine drainage goes into a treatment facility, critical materials are recovered, and clean water comes out. Learn more about the science behind this innovative process in the next session of our virtual seminar series! https://lnkd.in/eR8JTkqa #acidminedrainage #criticalmaterials #waterrestoration West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Exciting advancements are underway as the Water Research Institute at West Virginia University (WVWRI) expands a transformative program to extract critical materials from acid mine drainage (AMD), supported by a new, $5 million, three-year U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant. The funding, Production of Individually Separated Rare Earth Metals, will benefit the economy, national security, and the environment. Rare earth elements (REE) and critical materials (CM) such as cobalt, nickel, and lithium can be found in AMD. In 2016, the research team, led by WVWRI Director Dr. Paul Ziemkiewicz, pioneered a technique that economically recovers these valuable metals and removes contaminants from AMD, resulting in clean water. Not only will this be a boon for the environment; it will also create economic and social benefits for the surrounding communities. “AMD is one of the most harmful stream pollutants and is responsible for over 6,000 miles of stream?impairment?in West Virginia and Pennsylvania alone.?AMD treatment is nothing new, but the project team has developed processes that will incentivize AMD treatment through the co-production of REE and CM,” said?Ziemkiewicz. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eHyRnFxS #rareearthelements #waterremediation #acidminedrainage U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

?? Have you registered for our winter webinar series yet? The first session is this Thursday at 10 AM and spotlights projects that received USGS funding. Spread the word! Register now at https://lnkd.in/eR8JTkqa #USGS #usgsfunding #wvu U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

We are gearing up for our dual WVWRI and 3RQ webinar series! Join us the first and third Thursday of the month this winter to hear about current water research and remediation projects. Each session includes a Q&A for audience inquiries. Register to get the Zoom link to attend any occurrence of either series at https://lnkd.in/euuJjCmK. #wvwater #waterrestoration #wvu

The drought of 2024, has marked the driest 18-month period since 1987 in West Virginia. Check out the StoryMap below to understand the implications of drought on our Monongahela River Basin. https://lnkd.in/e3b_UPTk

We're #hiring a new Critical Materials Lab Tech in Morgantown, West Virginia. Apply today or share this post with your network.