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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.