Articles from April 2022

Witold Krajewski and Larry Weber pose near the Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory

UI receives $21 million to better predict water-related hazards

Monday, April 18, 2022
The University of Iowa will be a key contributor to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s $360 million consortium to improve the United States’ ability to predict water-related hazards and better manage its water.
Portrait of Larry Weber

UI part of new nationwide flood consortium

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
The University of Iowa has been selected to be a partner in a 360 million dollar national consortium to work on improving flood predictions.
Portrait of Larry Weber

U-I flood experts join national effort to improve predictions

Monday, April 11, 2022
The University of Iowa has been selected to be a partner in a $360 million national consortium to work on improving flood predictions.
Tony Loeser showing visitors a model of a sewer system

University of Iowa part of $360 million national flood consortium

Thursday, April 7, 2022
The federal government has chosen the University of Iowa to be part of a $360 million national consortium to improve flood prediction and water quality tracking across the country.
Flood waters in a residential neighborhood

University of Alabama to lead NOAA institute to advance water and flood prediction

NOAA has selected the University of Alabama to host a new cooperative institute focused on accelerating research and enhancing collaboration.
A tractor in a field

University of Iowa study shows comprehensive assessment of flood risk for cropland in the state

Wednesday, April 6, 2022
A new study from The University of Iowa has examined 25 million acres of farmland in Iowa and completed a comprehensive assessment of Iowa cropland at risk for flooding.
Stream-monitoring sensor

University of Iowa key partner in $360M national water consortium

Wednesday, April 6, 2022
The University of Iowa will be a key partner in a new $360 million center to improve the United States’ ability to predict water-related hazards and better manage its water.
Field with rows of sprouting plants

UI researchers create map showing flood risk for Iowa farmland

Tuesday, April 5, 2022
As farmers ready for planting season, a new study examines the flood risk for all cropland in Iowa.