Research Projects

In terms of Hydrologic Processes, we currently have a strong focus on:

• Urban (Eco-)Hydrology, with a number of projects focusing specifically on Green Stormwater Infrastructure
• Hydrologic feedbacks, including Surface Water-Groundwater interactions and Land-Atmosphere interactions

Our core Approaches included:

• Developing novel Integrated Modeling tools to capture hydrologic processes
• Incorporating Community Engagement
  
  

Green Stormwater Infrastructure: Long Term "Success"

To what extent do green stormwater infrastructure such as residential rain gardens remain a “success” hydrologically, ecologically, and socially after 10+ years?

Emma Ruggiero, Grace Hepler, Ryan Knott, , Carolyn B. Voter, Rebecca Nixon, Yao Hu, Paul Imhoff

Coastal Urban Water Infrastructure: Future Vulnerabilities

What is the impact of groundwater rise, saltwater intrusion, and intensifying precipitation on (below-ground) stormwater and wastewater infrastructure?

Omowumi Erukubami, Austin K. Farnum, Chloe Gerstenbacher, Nicole Mnych, Carolyn B. Voter, Holly Michael, Paul Imhoff, Larry Trout

Precipitation Projections for Continuous Hydrologic Modeling

How can we appropriately project historical precipitation into the future for continuous stormwater and groundwater simulations?

Austin K. Farnum, Carolyn B. Voter

Green Stormwater Infrastructure: Designing for Hydrologic & Community Effectiveness

How can we optimize the adoption of green stormwater infrastructure for both hydrologic performance and community preferences?

Rachel Zobel, Emma Ruggiero, Abbie Pierson, Carolyn B. Voter, Rebecca Nixon, Yao Hu, Paul Imhoff, Victor Perez, Vaishnavi Tripuraneni

Stormwater Management on University Campuses

What are the unique stormwater management challenges and opportunities at university campuses?

Rachel Zobel, Carolyn B. Voter

Land-Atmosphere Hydrologic Feedbacks in Urban Areas

How are urban water and energy dynamics in regional climate models impacted by robust representation of urban hydrologic processes?

G. Aaron Alexander, Carolyn B. Voter, Daniel B. Wright, Steven P. Loheide

Central Sands Lakes Study

What are the impacts of groundwater withdrawals on lake ecosystems?

Carolyn B. Voter, Catherine Hein, Justin Chenevert, Ian Anderson, Adam Freihoefer

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Hydrologic Regimes of Lakes

How can we meaningfully describe and quantify water level fluctuations in lakes?

Carolyn B. Voter, Catherine Hein

Soil Amendment for Stormwater Control

Where and when is soil amendment most effective as a low-impact stormwater management practice?

Carolyn B. Voter, Steven P. Loheide

Managing Residential Hydrology Across Climates

How do low-impact stormwater management practices interact with one another and with climate?

Carolyn B. Voter, Steven P. Loheide