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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, researchers from the Center for Aquatic Technology Transfer—a partnership between Virginia Tech and the U.S. Forest Service—are working to understand how the storm reshaped streams, habitats, and forest ecosystems across the region. By surveying miles of waterways, documenting habitat features, and collecting critical field data, the team is helping natural resource managers identify restoration priorities and make informed decisions about future recovery efforts. The research also provides valuable insight into how flooding altered stream channels and affected the communities that depend on them.