Helene Recovery Project

Stream Habitat

Focused on streams and rivers, this project combines advanced technology such as drones and LiDAR with field surveys to evaluate aquatic and riparian habitat conditions post- Hurricane Helene. This work will guide restoration actions and improve aquatic habitat quality for species of conservation concern.

Faculty: Dr. Althea Hotaling Hagan

Staff: Sarah-Jean Kolarik

Graduate Student: Tahera Attarwala

whitewater crashes down a small waterfall into a crystal green pool surrounded by boulders