Come Rain or Shine: Rainwater Harvesting for Food Production in the Face of Drought
Brianda Hernandez Rosales examined the use of rainwater harvesting to support food sovereignty for the Hualapai Indian Reservation.
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DRI Student Interns Explore Northern Nevada’s Natural Hazards
In this story, we highlight the work of DRI interns Phillips Nguyen and Alexius Jessup-Raju, two students from Truckee Meadows Community College, as they explore natural hazards and their impacts on house ownership and aquatic environments.
DRI Student Interns Join Efforts to Improve Drinking Water Access in Ghanaian Communities
Braimah Apambire's student interns studied water and sanitation improvement for Ghanaian communities during the fall 2022 semester.
Christine Albano Receives Board of Regents 2023 Rising Researcher Award
DRI scientist Christine Albano, Ph.D., is the recipient of the 2023 Rising Researcher Award from the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents, in recognition of her outstanding early-career accomplishments and potential for advancing scientific knowledge in the field of earth and environmental sciences.
DRI Announces Space Education Trainings for Nevada Teachers
DRI is pleased to announce “Space Education Educator Professional Development Training,” available for 80 educators in Las Vegas and Reno.
Arsenic Contaminates Private Drinking Water Wells Across the Western Great Basin
A new study shows more than 49,000 well users across the region may be at risk of exposure to unhealthy levels of arsenic in drinking water.
Funding Provides Safe Drinking Water to Communities and Jobs in Northern Ghana
The Lafrances two-year gift will ensure to safe water in healthcare facilities and surrounding communities with additional new wells.
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Maxey Fellowship Supports Graduate Student Water Resources Research
The George Burke Maxey Fellowship was established in 1988 by Elizabeth "Betty" West Stout to support research in water resources.
Innovation Research Program invests in early-stage research
Since its launch, IRP has provided nearly $650,000 in philanthropic funding to support early-stage innovative research at DRI.