Ask a Scientist – Peak Flow
We ask Ricardo Mantilla, Assistant Professor at the University of Iowa, the question: what is peak flow?
Spotlight Initiatives
The Iowa Water Center makes a statewide and regional impact through the programs and projects we serve. Check out these featured initiatives or go to our initiatives page to learn about other efforts.
Water Scholars
Join our statewide community for water students, researchers, and professionals.
Iowa Water Conference
Iowa’s premier education, professional development, and
networking event. Conference information for 2022 will be available soon.
Daily Erosion Project
View our maps that estimate daily sheet and rill erosion in Iowa and beyond.
Ask a Scientist – Flood Forecasting System
We ask Ricardo Mantilla, Assistant Professor at the University of Iowa, the question: What is the flood forecasting system?
Ask a Scientist – Watershed Modeling
We ask Nathan Young, University of Iowa, the question: how do you model watershed land use?
The Economic Benefits of Mitigating
Harmful Algal Blooms in Iowa
This two-year project led by Wendong Zhang at Iowa State University is conducting a comprehensive assessment of the economic benefits of mitigating HABs in Iowa
Waves of change over the last ten years.
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IOWA-BASED COLLEGE STUDENTS SUPPORTED THROUGH USGS PROGRAMS
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Want to learn more?
Research guides everything we do at the Iowa Water Center. Check out our funding programs, find an opportunity to apply for, and explore projects on our Research page.
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Upcoming Events
GSA 2021 North-Central/South-Central Joint Section Meeting
The local committee and section management boards have decided to move the 2021 North-Central and South-Central Joint Section Meeting to 100% online in order to ensure everyone’s health and safely
April 18 - April 20Advanced Industrial Stormwater Training Session 1 – Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership
Mark your calendars and register to attend one of the upcoming “Advanced Topics in Industrial Stormwater Management” online training opportunities. This spring, the Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership (ISWEP) is offering
April 20 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 amWater Data Forum Webinar – Cultivating Regional Resilience: Water, Data, and Climate Challenges at Scale
The Midwest Big Data Innovations Hub will lead a conversation on “Cultivating Regional Resilience: Water, Data, and Climate Challenges at Scale.” This discussion will explore how water data are used
April 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm