IIHR graduate Logan Mahoney
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Modeling the Cedar River Watershed for Data-Informed Land Use Decisions

Logan Mahoney graduated this December with a master's degree in civil and environmental engineering (CEE) and has secured a position as a Graduate Water Resources Engineer at ISG, a respected engineering consulting firm in her home state of…
Corn plants stretching as far as you can see on the left, and soybeans going just as far on the right

How Relay Crops Reduce Floods And Boost Farm Profits

Flooding and water quality degradation are significant challenges in Iowa's agricultural watersheds, driven by intensive farming practices and increasingly extreme weather events. Relay cropping, a regenerative farming practice, offers a solution by keeping soil covered and living roots in the ground year-round to reduce runoff and improve soil health.

Faculty Spotlight: Humberto Vergara

As a child growing up in Colombia, Humberto Vergara dreamed of becoming a scientist and an inventor. Now, remembering his boyhood ambition, he says, "I do feel like that dream came true."
Aerial view of flooded rural Iowa town

IIHR address every day community needs, changing climate

The Iowa Institute for Hydraulic Research’s work can be seen around the world, but its biggest impact is felt closer to home. What started as a small lab at the University of Iowa has grown into a leader in the world of hydroscience and a multidisciplinary hub that is recognized internationally. Its team of researchers and engineers are called upon for projects related to fluid mechanics, hydraulics, water, air and resource conservation.
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BlueGAP: Bridging Science, Art, and Community to Combat Nitrogen Pollution

In the traditionally hard science realms of conservation and ecology, opportunities for intersection with the arts and humanities are rare. However, BlueGAP (Blue Green Action Platform) is breaking down these boundaries and achieving remarkable success by embracing this unique fusion.