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How have we shaped the rivers, and how have they shaped us? This was the question guiding a fun day of outdoor learning for a group of 5th graders from Muscatine Schools. This spring, students visited the University of Iowa’s Lucille A. Carver Mississippi Riverside Environmental Research Station (LACMRERS), that supports research and education at IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering (IIHR).
The long-lasting impact of environmental pollutants like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) continues to threaten ecosystems and public health around the world. Despite cleanup efforts, PCBs environmental impact remains a significant challenge to many communities. Alexis Slade, a PhD candidate in civil and environmental engineering, is at the forefront of this critical work.
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The Iowa Flood Center is helping build a more flood-resilient Iowa with science-based information and research.
This watershed infographic illustrates the breadth and depth of IIHR’s work, which spans the entire hydrologic cycle, from precipitation to groundwater and everything in between. Check out an interactive version!
The Iowa Geological Survey provides important geologic information on the state’s resources, environmental protection, and economic development.
The Iowa Superfund Research Program (ISRP) is a global leader in the study of polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, which have dangerous effects on human health.
The Iowa Water Quality Information System (IWQIS) allows access to real-time water-quality data and information.
IIHR serves clients with practical experience and in-house modeling expertise (physical and computational), as well as field data collection.
