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Study: Wartime breach of Ukrainian dam triggers ‘toxic time-bomb’

George Constantinescu, civil and environmental engineering professor and IIHR faculty researcher, is part of a new study that investigates the environmental impacts of the Kakhovka Dam destruction in Ukraine targeted by warfare efforts using water as a weapon.
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…
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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. 
Craig Just by the Dow City wastewater treatment facility
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Helping small towns meet wastewater needs, affordably

Craig Just at the University of Iowa has sought an affordable wastewater solution for small towns. Now, through Just’s research, partnerships, and persistence, a pilot system in Dow City appears poised to meet federal wastewater treatment…
Kohls and other researchers at the 1st Avenue test sites
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Enhancing Water Quality Through Stormwater Management

Stan Kohls, a third-year PhD candidate in civil and environmental engineering, is conducting an in-depth investigation into organic contaminants found in water systems. As a graduate research assistant at IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering…
Keith Schilling
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Geological Survey celebrates 10 years at the University of Iowa

Celebrating the IGS's accomplishments over the last 10 years and contributions to the state of Iowa.
Priscilla Williams
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Faculty Spotlight: Priscilla Williams

Meet one of IIHR's newest faculty researchers, Priscilla Williams!
Matthew Streeter
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Iowa Geological Survey’s Expertise Supports California Wildfire Prevention

Iowa Geological Survey Soil Scientist Matthew Streeter is supporting California's wildfire-prone landscape. With Perimeter Solutions, he’s investigating the long-term impacts of how fire-retardant chemicals may affect soil health and water quality.
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Finding hope: Iowa Water Conference brings research breakthroughs to the forefront

IIHR staff and researchers join the Iowa Water Conference highlighting the University of Iowa's impact on the conference theme, "Life Depends on Water. Water Depends on You."
Witold Krajewski
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Founding director of Iowa Flood Center retires after 15 years

Witold Krajewski retires as director of the Iowa Flood Center after 15 years of leading its success and helping Iowans become more flood resilient.
IIHR Modeling Project
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Clients near and far seek IIHR expertise on water projects

In this photo gallery by Office of Strategic Communication photographer Tim Schoon, IIHR engineers designed and built scale models of a complex water-retention and storage system for municipal, agricultural, and other major water users in eastern Colorado, where water supply can fluctuate.
Current IIHR research facility

UI seeks permission to plan new hydroscience research building to grow program

The UI is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents at its April 24-25 meeting to proceed with planning the construction of a new building on the Oakdale campus for future growth and development of the IIHR hydroscience program. The project would create a larger space for hydraulic model studies for waterways such as canals, large rivers and dams, and spillways.
Tornado destruction
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University of Iowa researchers rally after Coralville lab destroyed by 2023 tornado

A look at what's happened since the March 31, 2023, tornado struck IIHR's James Street Laboratory in Coralville.
Keri Hornbuckle
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National expert on PCBs, University of Iowa engineering professor leading research on school exposure

Toxic chemicals likely in Iowa schools as researchers look to reduce risks
Keith Schilling
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Iowa needs a plan for using its precious groundwater

Dave Cwiertny
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Iowa engineers work with artists, writers, and scholars to humanize water quality issues

A new collaboration between engineering and the arts and humanities at the University of Iowa leverages artists, writers, and scholars to put a face on the impacts of nitrogen pollution in waterways and watersheds.
Dave Cwiertny on Iowa Press
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11/3/2023 | Water Quality and Supply

Professor David Cwiertny joined Iowa Press alongside Des Moines Water Works CEO Ted Corrigan to discuss the impacts of Iowa’s drought on water quality and water supply for small communities.
Women landowners
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New research center to focus on climate resilience efforts in the Central Midwest

IIHR is part of a new center that will partner on collaborations with two underrepresented groups in the region: tribal nations and women who own farmland.
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Iowa Flood Center receives $1M for Eastern Iowa

The Iowa Flood Center at the University of Iowa was awarded $1 million to expand flood and drought monitoring, watershed management, and forecasting services in Eastern Iowa through Congress’s Community Project Funding.