Upcoming Events
Discover Your University: IIHR Hydraulic Wind Tunnel Annex
Following the devastating 2008 flood, the Iowa Flood Center joined IIHR in 2009 and provides Iowans with critical tools and information to help them understand and mitigate flood risks.
Tour attendees will get a glimpse of IIHR and the Iowa Flood Center's research expertise and breadth by seeing what goes into the fabrication of field monitoring equipment. Participants will also experience interactive demonstrations of research labs solving complex erosion and sedimentation challenges, advancing...
Grandparents University®: Discover Your Watershed
Hawkeye grandparents and grandchildren, ages 8-14 years old, can experience student life together while taking part in educational, fun, and unique activities.
Explore extreme weather events, particularly flooding, as well as water-quality challenges in Iowa. Design your own watershed systems, experimenting with different materials to discover how to reduce flood impacts and agricultural runoff to protect clean water. By the end, you will better understand how land-use practices impact flooding...
Community Stem Day with Collins Aerospace
Join us for Community STEM Day, hosted by Collins Aerospace in collaboration with the Southeast Iowa STEM Hub.
This exciting farmer’s market-style STEM event will take place from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Collins Aerospace C Ave Complex near the Building 112 entrance in Cedar Rapids. The day will feature engaging STEM activities from businesses, individuals, and organizations from the Cedar Rapids area. There will also be lab tours, in-depth workshops, and food trucks offering lunch for purchase...
Past Events
From the Driftless to the Delta: Rethinking Water Protections in the Mississippi River Watershed
Join us for a timely panel discussion exploring how states, communities, and advocates are responding to the regulatory and environmental uncertainties left in the wake of the Sackett v. EPA decision. With a focus on wetlands and water protections across the Mississippi River watershed — from the bluffs of the Driftless Region to the bayous of the Delta — this conversation brings together regional experts to highlight innovative legal, policy, and collaborative approaches for safeguarding...
IFSMA 13th Annual Fall Conference
Join us for the 13th Annual Iowa Floodplain & Stormwater Management Association Fall Conference!
The conference will be held on Thursday, November 6, at Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny, Iowa, and will feature a day full of presentations and networking opportunities.
Larry Weber, Iowa Flood Center director, and Dan Gilles, water resources engineer, will present on key topics, including:
Iowa Flood Center Tools and Services for Iowans
Applications of Forecasting Tools in Local Government Flood...
ICYF STEAM Night
Roll up your sleeves—it's time to experiment, explore, and engineer at the Indianola Community Youth Foundation's STEAM Night!
This free community event is open to families of all ages, with hands-on learning stations, interactive activities, and exciting demonstrations. Organizations will be providing an interactive booth or demonstration that inspires excitement around science, technology, engineering, art, or math. This is a great opportunity to spark curiosity in STEAM fields!
The event will...
Devastation of a coastal aquifer from the most powerful storm ever: a story of resilience and recovery
Environmental Advocacy Day
Join us! Support Iowa's environment and the health of all Iowans.
IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering and the Iowa Flood center will be joining the Iowa Environmental Council's Environmental Advocacy Day to discuss research and tools that are helping Iowans prepare for extreme weather, including floods, droughts, groundwater, and water quality challenges.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
We hope to see you there!
Danville Family STREAM Night
You're invited to the Danville Family STREAM night on Tuesday, March 3!
Danville's family STREAM night will bring together students, parents, and community members for an evening of hands-on learning, exploration, and inspiration. Local businesses and organizations will provide STREAM-related activities for families to participate in. The Iowa Flood Center will be hosting a table, displaying their interactive watershed model that educates Iowans on flooding in order to keep our communities safe.
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Iowa Flood Center & Iowa Geological Survey Legislative Breakfast
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...
Celebrate Iowa's Outdoors Day
Come to the Capitol for interactive displays, speakers and to connect with legislators for Celebrate Iowa's Outdoors Day!
Do you love Iowa’s outdoors?
Iowa’s parks, trails, wildlife, soil and water are all part of our quality of life and cause for celebration! Connect with legislators and meet other Iowans passionate about protecting spaces for outdoor recreation and caring for our natural resources. The day will feature:
A complimentary lunch
Interactive displays
Engaging speakers
The opportunity to...
West Liberty Science Night
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!
