Where Does the Water Go

WPSU explores the massive task of supplying and cleaning the water used by students, faculty, staff and visitors at Penn State University.

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Green Roof Research

Penn State faculty and students incorporate green roof research into their studies and use the campus as a living laboratory.
Landscape Architecture

Penn State landscape architecture faculty train a new generation of students to tackle stormwater issues with green infrastructure
Greening Philadelphia

Penn State teams up with local Philadelphia organizations to rebuild green infrastructure features.
Wetlands Research

Penn State faculty and students study the health of natural and manmade wetlands.
Inspiring Engineering

It takes the mind of an engineer to imagine how to build a living, breathing machine to remove contaminants from our water supply. Dr. Rachel Brennan's research team built the newest Penn State Eco-machine--constructed of duckweed, plants, and fungi.
Conewago Creek

A rural Pennsylvania community addresses water quality issues and shows the benefits of targeted, collaborative, voluntary approaches to watershed conservation and implementation of BMPs in this USDA Showcase Watershed.
Where Does the Water Go

WPSU explores the massive task of supplying and cleaning the water used by students, faculty, staff and visitors at Penn State University.
Benefits of a Marsh Ecosystem

To outdoor enthusiasts, the 62-acre Millbrook Marsh in Centre County is one of the area’s crown jewels. Penn State Professor Rob Brooks says the benefits of this unique ecosystem are far more than recreational. WPSU’s Patty Satalia visited the marsh with Brooks and learned how this special environment prevents flooding and protects and filters our drinking water.
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Water Blues Green Solutions tells stories from across the country of communities that are adopting new ways of thinking about how to protect, restore, and preserve our rivers and sources of drinking water. Learn more about how U.S. cities are implementing river restoration, water conservation and green infrastructure to create a sustainable water future

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Learn MorePenn State Plant Science Center for Green Roof ResearchPenn State’s Center for Green Roof Research is the only location in North America with small test green roofs on replicated buildings. The Center promotes their discoveries through education and outreach.
EducationPenn State Stuckeman SchoolLearn how Penn State's Schools of Architecture and Landscape Architecture are furthering its mission to design places and spaces that foster and celebrate humanity.
Learn MoreConewago Creek InitiativeThe Conewago Creek Initiative seeks to improve water quality in the watershed by working with local residents and landowners in the community.

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