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Bridget Ulrich received the inaugural Deborah L. Swackhamer Early Career Award at the Minnesota Water Resources Conference on October 18.
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Challenges in previous demonstrations inform better results at Aurora wastewater treatment facility
![Julie Mutchler in lab A woman in white lab coat and safety glasses sits behind a desk covered with small liquid bottles.](/sites/nrri.umn.edu/files/styles/article_lists/public/2022-10/img_1798.jpg?itok=PeWRzqVZ)
A career spanning three decades at NRRI Coleraine has given Julie Mutchler a variety of skillsets.
![Illustration of the Doctors Lake Phosphorus Elimination System. A shallow pond with a layer on the bottom, two Underdrain pipes in trenches, drain gravel, a filter barrier, PES media, and a water distribution system.](/sites/nrri.umn.edu/files/styles/article_lists/public/2022-10/swig_technology.jpg?itok=Ue-tX-Dw)
Sustainable Water Infrastructure Group (SWIG) partners with NRRI to innovate for water quality
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Triennial 700-page document provides regular updates about changes and impacts to the lakes’ ecosystems.
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NRRI Sustainability Coordinator Tiffany Sprague shares some new tips about how to pack for your day away from home (recipes, too!) to help us live out our best sustainable lives.
![Geology field trip map George Hudak Man stands pointing to a spot on a map attached to the side of a van as woman watches from side.](/sites/nrri.umn.edu/files/styles/article_lists/public/2022-09/img_5664.jpeg?itok=QFeCdKDe)
NRRI geologist shares his expertise and passion for the ancient geology of northern Minnesota across the UMN system
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Economic Geologist Joyashish Thakurta recently joined the NRRI team to contribute expertise in minerals mapping and characterization for sustainable planning.
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NRRI’s ForCAST modeling tool helps resource managers plan for environmental changes and impacts to wildlife and industries.
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