Everywhere, All the Time

IIHR's outreach program is known for being "everywhere, all the time." Our program is dedicated to public service and sharing our applied research broadly to develop solutions to real-world problems. 

Our team regularly engages in outreach events, from hosting FIRST LEGO League teams to inspire the next generation of engineers to attending city council meetings to offer technical support to address local water resource concerns—we do it all! Contact us to discuss how we can support your group, event, or program. View upcoming and past events below.

Spencer Community Event
First LEGO League

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Annual Outreach Events

Connecting with community leaders, policymakers, agencies, K-12 students, and the public.

Rep. Hinson Field Visit

Upcoming Events

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Iowa Flood Center & Iowa Geological Survey Legislative Breakfast

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 7:00am to 9:00am
Iowa State Capitol

Thanks to the leadership and foresight of the Iowa Legislature, Iowans have access to reliable tools and resources through the collaborative efforts of the Iowa Flood Center (IFC) and Iowa Geological Survey (IGS) to enhance decision-making for floods, droughts, and groundwater challenges that impact our state.

IFC and IGS students, staff, and researchers will host their annual legislative breakfast reception on Tuesday, March 10 from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Iowa State Capitol Building in the first...

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West Liberty Science Night

Thursday, April 2, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm
West Liberty Elementary School

K-4 children and parents are invited to the West Liberty Science Night on Thursday, April 2nd!

Join us for a fun-filled night of interactive science demonstrations and activities provided by various organizations, including IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering and the Iowa Flood Center.

We hope to see you there!

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Past Events

Devastation of a coastal aquifer from the most powerful storm ever: a story of resilience and recovery promotional image

Devastation of a coastal aquifer from the most powerful storm ever: a story of resilience and recovery

Friday, December 12, 2025 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory
The northwest Pacific Ocean is a hot spot for sea level rise and increasing frequency of stronger storms. It is where Supertyphoon Haiyan formed, the strongest storm on record to hit land, which provided a window into the hydrologic impacts of an extreme storm.
Our Water, Our Future: A Look at the Central Iowa Water Quality Report promotional image

Our Water, Our Future: A Look at the Central Iowa Water Quality Report

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 6:00pm to 7:30pm
St. Ambrose University Rogalski Center
Join Iowa's water experts for an encore presentation of findings from the Central Iowa Source Water Research Assessment (CISWRA) report — a groundbreaking scientific study that provides the most comprehensive analysis of water quality in Iowa to date. This event will feature a distinguished panel of scientists who were directly involved in creating this landmark 227-page assessment, offering Eastern Iowa participants access to the researchers behind this critical work.
WATER: The Current of Life - Investigate Midwest Storytelling Event promotional image

WATER: The Current of Life - Investigate Midwest Storytelling Event

Thursday, November 13, 2025 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Trumpet Blossom Cafe

You're invited to join us on the evening of Thursday November 13th, at Trumpet Blossom Cafe in Iowa City. Doors open at 5:30, program starts at 6:20. Investigate Midwest will bring together a diverse group of storytellers to discuss water and its impacts on their lives. Through an evening of storytelling, interactive engagement, and a silent auction benefiting Investigate Midwest's investigative journalism and educational initiatives, WATER: The Current of Life seeks to create a space where...

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