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Research

Original environmental science research conducted by LNCP's student research division, investigating water quality and ecosystem health across Loudoun County and Northern Virginia.

From the field

5 publications, free to read

Nutrient enrichment remains a persistent driver of water quality impairment throughout the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay watershed, motivating localized…

Read more about Spatial Patterns in Dissolved Inorganic Nitrogen Along a Newly Constructed Stream Corridor in Loudoun County, VirginiaPDF of Spatial Patterns in Dissolved Inorganic Nitrogen Along a Newly Constructed Stream Corridor in Loudoun County, Virginia

Agricultural runoff can reduce dissolved oxygen (DO) in streams and increase the risk of hypoxia for aquatic organisms. We monitored four streams in Loudoun…

Read more about Variation in Dissolved Oxygen Levels Between Agricultural and Protected Streams in Loudoun County, VirginiaPDF of Variation in Dissolved Oxygen Levels Between Agricultural and Protected Streams in Loudoun County, Virginia

The rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers has transformed Northern Virginia into one of the most concentrated digital infrastructure hubs in the world…

Read more about Silicon Streams and Concrete Forests: Evaluating the Environmental, Economic, and Social Tradeoffs of AI-Driven Data Center Expansion in Northern VirginiaPDF of Silicon Streams and Concrete Forests: Evaluating the Environmental, Economic, and Social Tradeoffs of AI-Driven Data Center Expansion in Northern Virginia