The Alabama Water Institute has named Michael Fedoroff as its new Director of Cultural and Water Resources Preservation at The University of Alabama. Fedoroff is a seasoned water resource professional with experience in applied water resource infrastructure and environmental restoration for the Department of Defense. As director, Fedoroff is responsible for developing applied research avenues…
People move to Florida for several reasons, one of them being convenient access to the state’s coastal areas. According to the U.S. Census, the population increased from approximately 9 million people in 1980 to around 22 million in 2020. While the state has plenty of saltwater surrounding it, there’s a concern that freshwater systems might…
The University of Alabama’s Young Water Professionals organization has been selected as the 2022 Water Environment Federation Student Chapter of the Year. It’s the first time the federation has awarded the honor to an entire student group. “It brings recognition and legitimacy to the group because we’ve only been around since 2020,” said Melanie Vines,…
