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Odum School of Ecology professor brings wastewater professionals together to talk septic
By Allison Floyd, UGA River Basin Center More than one-third of homes in parts of the Southeast rely on septic systems, but decentralized wastewater infrastructure is underfunded, aging, and poorly maintained, leading the systems to fail, pollute public waterways, and pose a health hazard. Krista Capps, Associate Director of the River Basin Center, recently brought together […]
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Protecting Georgia from Disasters Requires State-Led Coordination
New University of Georgia Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems report provides steps to make Georgia more resilient ATHENS, GA – When Hurricane Helene swept across Georgia in 2024 and left devastation in its wake–including an estimated $6.4 billion in agricultural and timber losses–it underscored a fine point: that communities are increasingly threatened by natural hazards […]
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“A Blueprint for Greener Shorelines:” New publication suggests future directions for coastal resilience research
In a new publication, IRIS affiliate and coastal engineer Matt Bilskie joins authors from around the world to further the cause of nature-based solutions for coastal ecosystems. Nature-based solutions (NbS) are designed to provide infrastructure services by leveraging ecological processes that protect people and ecosystems while building resilience. In coastal systems, this includes a wide […]
