Q&A: HOW ARE UVA RESEARCHERS WORKING TO PROTECT VIRGINIA'S VULNERABLE EASTERN SHORE?

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Oct. 12 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:

University of Virginia scientists are working to use plants and other natural processes to better shield the Eastern Shore from the intrusion of saltwater into farm fields.

Landscape architect Michael Luegering, an assistant professor in UVA's School of Architecture, answered questions from UVA Today about the work and local environmental changes.

The team uses drones and other methods to monitor changes in plant species. (Contributed photo)

Q. What do you do at UVA?

A. I'm an assistant professor in the landscape architecture program. I'm also co-director of the Natural Infrastructure Lab, based out of the School of Architecture, and program ...