Connecticut Institute of Water Resources

The Connecticut Institute of Water Resources mission mission is to collaborate with and serve all colleges and universities in the state to resolve state and regional water related problems and provide a strong connection between water resource managers and the academic community, in addition to sharing the results of water resources research and other information with the general public.

Subsidized Well Testing

UConn Extension has a new program to help you get your water tested. We are providing low-cost water testing and educational workshops in rural areas of Connecticut. The first workshop will provide information about groundwater, your well, and potential contaminants. We will then schedule follow-up meetings to collect your water sample and help you interpret the results.

If you are unable to attend the workshop or they are not available at the time of inquiry, you can watch a recording of the workshop at s.uconn.edu/CT-well-video and sign up for our walk-in service where you can deliver a sample to UConn's main campus.

It's National Nutrition Month!

Did you know that buying frozen fruits and vegetables versus fresh have extra benefits? Frozen fruits and vegetables may be less expensive and can stretch your food dollars when fresh produce is not “in season” in your area. Frozen fruits and vegetables are frozen at the peak of their ripeness so their nutrients are available just as if they were fresh. Frozen produce is not limited to one season so you can buy all year round!

Wednesday was National Frozen Food Day, our recipe of the week features frozen fruit of your choice in our Build Your Own Overnight Oats recipe! All you have to do is pick one of the following ingredients, shake well or leave in layers, and stick them in the fridge before bed! Easy enough, right?

Here’s a tip: prepare the overnight oats in a Mason jar. No extra dishes required! Enjoy!