- Time:Aug 20 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm, 2026
- Event Organizer:Jill Jentes Banicki
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Researchers from The Ohio State University are working to prevent harmful algal blooms by studying how a restored floodplain wetland filters polluted stormwater from the East Fork Little Miami River. Over nearly three years, a team led by Dr. Ryan Winston has tracked water movement, as well as nutrients in runoff, soil, and vegetation to identify which parts of the wetland are most effective at capturing pollution.
The system has already prevented hundreds of tons of sediment and thousands of pounds of phosphorus and nitrogen from reaching downstream lakes during major storms, showcasing how thoughtfully designed wetlands can serve as powerful, nature-based solutions for protecting Ohio’s waterways.
The webinar is free, but registration is required to receive log-in information.
About the Speaker
Ryan Winston’s research is focused on runoff hydrology and water quality, and performance of stormwater control measures, often with focus in urban environments. Prior to taking a tenure-track faculty position at Ohio State in 2018, Ryan was a Research Assistant Professor and Research Scientist in FABE. He spent nearly a decade studying and working at North Carolina State University under Bill Hunt working on many projects focused on innovative stormwater management. His current broad and applied research program spans runoff hydrology, water quality, stream and drainage management, stormwater control measure performance, modeling of urban runoff and water quality, field-scale monitoring at small and large scales, and quantifying ecosystem services. Broadly, he is interested in economical solutions to environmental problems.
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