Mike Burchell, II

Mike Burchell, II serves as Professor and Extension Leader for Water Quality in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at North Carolina State University, specializing in ecosystem restoration and water quality protection through NC State Extension outreach.

His research focuses on practical water resource challenges including wetlands conservation, flood-impacted well water recovery, agricultural water resilience, and sea level rise adaptation. Recent initiatives involve statewide workshops for Extension agents, public guidance on post-flood well safety following Hurricane Helene, and collaborations with the USEPA on agricultural water systems.

As Extension Leader, he directs community-focused programs addressing emergency well testing, evacuation preparations for drinking water sources, and climate-related water issues across North Carolina, frequently contributing to Extension publications and media features like PBS North Carolina documentaries.