Bioremediation
ERG's groundwater processes and bioremediation research addresses national problems resulting from hazardous waste disposal at military bases, industrial sites, and landfills. The Bedrock Bioremediation Center specializes in multidisciplinary research that focuses on development, testing and evaluation of innovative technologies to enhance in situ biodegradation of organic-contaminants in bedrock aquifers. The Center is funded by the U.S. EPA and directed by Dr. Nancy Kinner (603.862.1422, nancy.kinner@unh.edu).
Coastal Response
The Coastal Response Research Center focuses on developing new approaches to spill response and restoration in marine and estuarine environments through research and synthesis of information. A partnership between the National Oceanic Atmosphere Administration (NOAA) and the University of New Hampshire, the Center stimulates innovation in spill preparedness, responses, assessment, and implementation of optimum spill recovery strategies. The Center is directed by Dr. Nancy Kinner (603.862.1422, nancy.kinner@unh.edu).
Contaminant Fate, Transport, and Remediation
The UNH Contaminated Sediment Center was developed in response to regional and national needs to characterize, treat, and manage contaminated dredged materials from ports, harbors, and waterways. The Center is directed by Dr. Kevin Gardner (603.862.4554, kevin.gardner@unh.edu).
Drinking Water Treatment Technologies
The New England Water Treatment Technology Assistance Center is a hub for water treatment. Group efforts in advanced water treatment technology focus on the need of small communities and firms for reliable, affordable systems for drinking water. Concern for safer drinking water, as well as new Federal requirements, are forcing communities to upgrade to more advanced treatment methods. Technologies that are currently available will result in massive cost increases, so new technologies are urgently needed. The Center is funded by the U.S. EPA. Dr. Robin Collins (603.862.1407; robin.collins@unh.edu) directs the Center.
Electrotechnologies Research
The Electrotechnologies Research Program examines the applications of ultraviolet light, pulsed ultraviolet light, electric fields, pulsed electric fields, electron beams, sonic waves, and other emerging technologies for treatment of hazardous wastes and air pollution and for the disinfection of drinking water and wastewater. Dr. James Malley (603.862.1449, jim.malley@unh.edu) heads the program.
Recycled Materials and Waste Utilization
ERG's waste characterization and utilization activities are directed towards significantly increasing the amount of recycled materials used in construction of roads and highways. ERG leads an international Waste Utilization Consortium involved in a number of ongoing projects. ERG's Recycled Materials Resource Center conducts research to ensure that recycling of materials in roads will be free of unexpected long-term environmental consequences. The goal is to make recycling possible in ways that produce physical performance of roads at least as good as with traditional materials at the same or lower cost. The RMRC is funded by the Federal Highway Administration and is directed by Dr. Kevin Gardner (603.862.4554, kevin.gardner@unh.edu).
Stormwater Treatment and Management
Although many of the stormwater management devices are based on sound theory, there is no requirement that they undergo independent, third-party scientific testing. The UNH Stormwater Center is designed to study stormwater-related water quality and quantity issues. One unique feature is the field facility to evaluate and verify the performance of stormwater management devices and technologies. Fifteen different management systems are currently undergoing side-by-side comparison testing under strictly controlled conditions. The Center is funded through NOAA and is directed by Dr. Rob Roseen (603.862.4024, robert.roseen@unh.edu).
Stream and Wetland Restoration Institute
The Stream and Wetland Restoration Institute is directed by Dr. Tom Ballestero (603.862.1405, tom.ballestero@unh.edu).
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