Water Resources Observatory at Lincoln University

11/07/2022

https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2022/10/26/usda-invests-142-million-52-urban-agriculture-and-innovative

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $14.2 million in 52 grants that support urban agriculture and innovative production. This investment, which includes American Rescue Plan Act funds, will allow grant recipients to expand access to nutritious foods, ...

08/05/2022

Underserved communities are at risk to damages from climate extremes (flooding, drought, heat waves, and cold snaps). Recent climate reports show excessive heat and dryness in Midwest US and other parts of the nation during June this year (2022).

Nation struck with 9 separate billion-dollar disasters so far this year

07/27/2022

With more rain in the forecast for Wednesday in St. Louis area, it is important to understand flood preparation. Here are CDC facts on flood preparation.

Keep yourself and your loved ones safe by planning ahead for a flood. Key facts about preparing for a flood provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

07/27/2022

Here are CDC facts about home re-entry after a flood:

When returning to a home that’s been flooded after a natural disaster be aware that your house may be contaminated with mold or sewage, which can cause health risks for your family. Follow these safety tips for Reentering Your Flooded Home provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

07/27/2022

With widespread flooding in St. Louis area, it is important to understand flood safety. Here are CDC facts flood safety:

Precautions regarding flood water after a storm or disaster. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

07/27/2022

Record setting flash flooding in St. Louis. Here's a link to flood safety tips.

Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to some part of the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. This site is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a flood event. If you know what to do before, during, and after a flood you can increase your chances of survival and bet...

03/11/2022

03/11/2022

Members of WRO collecting river water samples from a recent rainfall event in Moreau River Basin. Results showed total phosphorus levels greater than 4.0 mg/L as phosphate! Given that US EPA recommends flowing waters not exceed 0.1 mg/L phosphate, these results point to a critical need to reduce nutrient levels in Moreau River Basin.

03/06/2022

Water Resources Observatory (WRO) was showcased on Jefferson City News Tribune this Friday. Here’s a link to the article:

Newly deployed research equipment is putting Lincoln University at the cutting edge of watershed management studies.

02/17/2022

A first-of-its-kind, eight-year study found widespread lead poisoning in bald and golden eagles across North America. Lead poisoning typically occurs when an eagle eats lead ammunition fragments lodged inside a carcass or in gut piles left behind when game is dressed in the field. In the past, evaluations of lead exposure rates and population impacts were only performed in small, localized studies. These findings are unique because researchers looked at the bald and golden eagle populations across North America using samples from 1,210 eagles across 38 states, including Alaska. Learn More: http://ow.ly/lfji50HY1f3

Photo by Estelle Shuttleworth, DVM. Copyrighted. Used with permission.

02/17/2022

Members of WRO installed a three-story tall (10 m/30 ft) climate monitoring tower at Alan T. Busby Farm this week. Notably, Busby Farm is Missouri’s largest organic farm nested within an experimental watershed study (EWS). The climate tower and EWS are operated by WRO and funded by USDA. We will be instrumenting the climate tower with a complete suite of climate monitoring sensors this year. We will be continuously monitoring all major climate variables, energy budget variables, soil variables, evapotranspriation, and carbon dioxide. There are plans to make real-time data publically available via satellite and/or wifi connection. Data collected will help inform farmers and watershed managers to promote soil and water conservation in Midwest US. These data will also be useful for current climate-smart research, extension and teaching activities. It’s an exciting time for students at Lincoln University College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences.

02/17/2022

US Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, met briefly with members of WRO this month. Members of WRO are collaborating to promote climate-smart agriculture with a focus on watershed management. Research and extension activities will be integrated using an experimental watershed study design approach at Lincoln University Research Farms.