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Call for proposals: The UGA River Basin Center John Spencer Research Grant Program

Cheryth France
March 20, 2023

The UGA River Basin Center announces the 2023 call for proposals for John Spencer Research Grants to graduate students. This program was initiated in 2017 with a contribution from Kathleen Amos in honor of her son, former RBC master’s student John Spencer. Ongoing funding is provided by donations to the RBC.

New outdoor adventure club connects Black students with nature

Cheryth France
February 17, 2023

2021 John Spencer Research Grant recipient Courtney Scott and affiliates Ali Moss and Rebecca Abney helped to found the Get Outdoors Club, which aims to celebrate the connections between Black students and the outdoors.

Affiliate Shishir Rao writes The Conundrum of Sacred Mahseer for JLR Explore

Cheryth France
February 9, 2023

Affiliate Shishir Rao wrote an article exploring the role of community-based fish sanctuaries in freshwater conservation for the publication JLR Explore, an organization that highlights Karnataka, India's natural history.

Q&A with RBC intern Gabriel Stephenson

Gabriel Stephenson
January 23, 2023

Gabriel Stephenson is a first-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Ecology and a minor in Film Studies. He's working as a communications intern for the River Basin Center this semester and is excited to be a part of this community!

2023 John Spencer Memorial 5k Run & Walk

Cheryth France
January 18, 2023

2023 Upper Oconee Science and Policy Summit

Cheryth France
January 13, 2023