Purdue hosts the 56th Annual Conference of the International Association of Great Lakes Research
April 12, 2013
In early June (2nd-6th), Purdue will host the 56th Annual Conference of the International Association of Great Lakes Research on the West Lafayette campus. Conference registration is now open. Early registration (at reduced rates) ends on 19-April.
Read Full StoryLegal levels of atrazine alter neuroendocrine, reproductive genes in zebrafish
April 2, 2013
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A Purdue University study found an agricultural herbicide alters reproductive and neuroendocrine genes during embryonic development in fish, a finding that will help establish a genetic profile to determine atrazine's specific
Read Full StoryAsian carp find summer refuge in Wabash River on Logansport's west side
March 26, 2013
CARP SPAWN: A team led by Purdue researcher Reuben Goforth collected carp eggs, some of which are shown here, for a recently published study on Asian carp spread in the Wabash River. They swim. They jump. They eat their body weight in plankton.
Read Full StoryUpdate on research in Tanzania
March 26, 2013
As Purdue University ESE graduate student Katrin Eitrem Holmgrem continues her research in Tanzania, she took time out to send a progress update to the Purdue Water Community "My name is Katrin Holmgren and I’m a graduate student in the . At the b
Read Full StoryInvasive Asian carp may be able to spread further than once thought
March 19, 2013
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Those concerned about the spread of Asian carp in Midwest rivers had some comfort in the expectation that varieties of these invasive fish could only invade a restricted range of river conditions - until now.
Read Full StoryPurdue students spend spring break creating clean-water solutions for Caribbean children
March 14, 2013
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - An interdisciplinary team of 15 Purdue University students will return to campus Monday (Mar. 18) after spending spring break in the Dominican Republic doing the field research necessary to create a sustainable water purificati
Read Full StoryPurdue class hopes to create clean water for community
March 7, 2013
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - A class of Purdue students is working to make the world a better place one community at a time.
Read Full StoryMultidisciplinary team seeks sustainable water treatment solution
March 1, 2013
A team built across several of Purdue's disciplines is working to create lasting solutions for clean water in developing countries.
Read Full StoryIndiana spring: First warm and wet, then drying possible
February 26, 2013
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Indiana farmers could be in for a warm and wet early spring when they head into the fields to plant their crops, the Indiana State Climate Office says. But they also could expect a return to drought in some parts of the state d
Read Full StoryNational and Global Market Implications of the 2012 U.S. Drought
February 26, 2013
During the summer of 2012, there were numerous calls to suspend biofuels mandates - Dr. Tyner argues that what's missing from the public debate is an examination of two assumptions driving these calls: 1) that biofuels, not the drought, are to blame
Read Full StoryExtension was wellspring of knowledge, advice during drought
February 5, 2013
Paul Flint was like many producers trying to deal with problems wrought by the summer-long drought. He had concerns and questions about the condition of his crops and how to care for his 75 head of cattle.
Read Full StoryNew Lt. Gov. Ellspermann Outlines Vision of IN Agriculture
January 8, 2013
On Monday, Sue Ellspermann will become Lt. Governor of Indiana and the state's 2nd Secretary of Agriculture. At Indiana Farm Bureau's legislative kickoff on Tuesday, Ellspermann presented her vision for Indiana agriculture. She said she wants to ret
Read Full StoryWater Services Industry To Double Revenues By 2020...
December 5, 2012
Water Services Industry To Double Revenues By 2020 In Efforts To Tackle Scarcity, Says New Band of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch Global Research Report
Read Full StoryPurdue doctoral student makes sticky discovery
December 4, 2012
Some of the best inventions are the ones that are found by accident.
Read Full StoryHigh Corn Prices Halt Ethanol Production In Indiana
November 13, 2012
Two ethanol plants in Indiana have temporarily halted production because of high corn prices, reducing statewide output by nearly 600,000 gallons of ethanol per day. New Energy Corp and Valero Energy have stopped production at their ethanol plants in
Read Full StorySigns will honor efforts to protect Wabash River
November 13, 2012
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) - Efforts to improve water quality in the Wabash River are being recognized with signs throughout the Greater Lafayette area.
Read Full StoryAugust rains give relief to Indiana; drought still far from over
August 23, 2012
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Drought continued to ease in southwest Indiana in the past week as that area of the state hit hardest by the summer's drought benefited from August rains, an update of the U.S. Drought Monitor on Thursday (Aug. 23) showed.
Read Full StoryDrought challenges communities to plan for weather extremes
July 30, 2012
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Communities should be mindful of the need to protect citizens from the consequences of extreme weather that include not only too little water but also too much of it, a Purdue Extension water resources specialist says.
Read Full StoryIndiana water shortage results in irrigation curtailments on campus
July 26, 2012
In response to the water shortage warning issued by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Indiana Department of Homeland Security for 32 counties across the state, Purdue's Grounds Department is taking steps to limit the amount of water use
Read Full StoryIN considers some aquifers subject to local regulations
March 1, 2012
Decision could create questions for landowners and contractors. The Indiana Supreme Court announced back in late November its decision in a case pitting several of the state’s own political subdivisions against one another in a fight over groundwa
Read Full StoryWorld Water Day
February 28, 2012
The United Nations has a interesting website addressing the problems we may experience in the future with both water and food security.
Read Full StoryNominations open for the Ninth Annual Byron Fellowship
February 23, 2012
We request your assistance in nominating participants for our Ninth Annual Byron Fellowship, which will take place May 20 - 25 at Turkey Run State Park in Parke County, Indiana. Please take a moment to nominate a student participant for 2012 by respo
Read Full StoryPWC Professors awarded $888 K from the National Integrated Water Quality Program
February 3, 2012
Congratulations are also in order for two of our members Dennis Buckmaster and Indrajeet Chaubey.
Read Full StoryTrustees ratify appointment, approve PNC degree program
February 3, 2012
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Feb. 3) ratified the appointment of a named professor and approved a bachelor of science in psychology degree program at Purdue University North Central.
Read Full StoryPWC sponsored summer student project in Africa
February 3, 2012
The PWC was proud to sponsor Laurent Ahiablame , Bernard Engel and Taisha Venort from the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering's travel to Africa over the summer for a water research. We have recently received the abstract from their
Read Full StoryNew technology uses solar UV to disinfect drinking water
November 10, 2011
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. A team of Purdue University researchers has invented a prototype water-disinfection system that could help the world's 800 million people who lack safe drinking water.
Read Full StoryRon Turco received award from the Indiana Water Resources Association (IWRA)
June 13, 2011
Dr. Ron Turco, Director, Purdue Water Community attended the 32nd Annual Water-Resources Symposium at Ball State University June 1 through the 3, 2011.
Read Full StoryPortable tech might provide drinking water, power to villages
June 1, 2011
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Researchers have developed an aluminum alloy that could be used in a new type of mobile technology to convert non-potable water into drinking water while also extracting hydrogen to generate electricity.
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