The Real World Consequences of Cuts to USAID Programs Earlier this year, the Trump Administration terminated over 6,000 grants as it rapidly dismantled the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), before any meaningful review of the programs could take place. When critical scientific funding […]
With virtually each passing day of the new administration, our nation has seen major shifts in federal governance, and environmental regulation is certainly facing rapid change. Executive Director Stan Meiburg, who capped his 39-year career with the EPA as Acting Deputy Administrator under President Obama, […]
Di Vittorio sheds light on the science behind water’s many colors Water’s infinite hues, from captivating crystal-clear blues to sometimes off-putting murky browns, are influenced by a complex interplay of physics, biology, and chemistry. Faculty Affiliate Dr. Courtney Di Vittorio, an engineer who studies water […]
Last week, Stan Meiburg appeared on NPR’s 1A as part of their Dot Gov series, which explores the inner workings of the federal government. In the January 15 episode, Meiburg offered an inside look at the EPA’s daily operations, highlighting its critical role in […]
Since the results of the U.S. Presidential Election were announced, professionals across the environmental space have been abuzz with speculation around how the new administration will affect work on climate and sustainability. Our Executive Director Stan Meiburg, who capped his 39-year career with the EPA […]
On April 15, the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) honored Executive Director Dr. Stan Meiburg with the John W. Gaston Award. In selecting Dr. Meiburg, the ASPA recognized his “longstanding leadership and commitment to the protection and strengthening of our natural resources and public […]
Ribbon-Cutting Event Commemorates New Space and Inspires a Path Forward Last Wednesday, March 27, the Andrew Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability was delighted to host Andrew Sabin and his family for a ribbon-cutting ceremony in our new space on campus at Wake Forest […]
Evaluación de la eficacia del desarrollo de capacidades en la gestión de áreas protegidas en Perú El proyecto “Ciencia y Gestión Efectiva de Áreas Naturales Protegidas en Perú” es un esfuerzo de 3 años entre la Universidad Wake Forest, la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú […]
Wake Forest University will partner with two other universities to support the work of the Peruvian National Park Service by connecting scientists with park managers and policy makers in new ways. The work is funded by a $2.5 million grant from the Gordon and Betty […]
What is a water of the United States? More specifically, what is the jurisdiction of the federal Clean Water Act? The Supreme Court opined on these questions in their May 2023 decision on the case, Sackett vs. EPA. This decision has inspired much controversy, with […]