Auburn University - Stormwater Research Facility

Need a septic pump-out? We can help!

Regular pumping prevents system failure, protects local water quality, and extends the life of your septic system. If you're in a qualifying Alabama watershed, you may be eligible for 75% reimbursement (up to $500) on your pump-out.

Check your eligibility & apply today: https://rainready.auburn.edu

Get a rain barrel for your home & just pay $30 shipping!

Join a free 1-hour online workshop and learn how to collect and reuse rainwater at home. Complete the workshop and you'll get a discount code to order your own rain barrel for just $30 shipping, delivered straight to your door.
Open to all Alabama residents (limit one barrel per household).

Register today at: https://rainready.auburn.edu

Is YOUR home rain ready?
Simple, nature-based practices like rain gardens, bioswales, permeable pavement, and more can slow runoff, filter pollutants, and protect Alabama's waterways.

Eligible projects can receive up to 75% reimbursement, with additional funding for HOAs and businesses.

Rain Ready is a statewide initiative that helps homeowners, businesses, and communities in Alabama implement practical stormwater solutions. This project is funded by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management through a Section 319 Nonpoint Source Grant.

Interested in installing stormwater practices at your home or business?

Visit our website to learn more and see if you qualify: https://rainready.auburn.edu

Our graduate student spotlight of the week is none other than Orlando native, Brian Roche! Brian joined the AU-SRF team in 2021 as a Masters student after earning his B.S. from the University of Florida. His research is focused on large-scale testing of sediment barrier practices to evaluate Nebraska Department of Transportation standard details. He is also modeling the sediment capture effectiveness of vegetated buffers using RUSLE2. His research will be pivotal in increasing the effectiveness of sediment barriers used on Nebraska Highway construction projects, which then works to protect the natural environment surrounding construction projects. Brian says it best: “working at the AU-SFR has been amazing; it has given me experience in public speaking at conferences and in classes, hands-on experience through setting up and running tests and our annual Field Day, and improved me as both a student and a researcher”. We are so grateful to have an amazing team of grad students on our team. Thank you Brian for your continued hard work! War Eagle

Did you know that 39% of state DOTs use flocculants on their construction sites? Check out our recently published paper on the state-of-the-practice in flocculant use on transportation construction sites across the U.S.: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0361198121995192