A new University of Iowa study says rising greenhouse gas concentrations caused by human activity are producing an increased frequency of a weather phenomenon that researchers call the “Midwest water hose.”
University of Iowa Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Iowa Flood Center Director Witold Krajewski has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering for his innovative research and leadership in flood prediction and mitigation.
“My vision is to restore the landscape’s natural flood resiliency,” says Larry Weber, “If we can strategically construct farm ponds, wetlands, terraces, and other conservation practices, they can slow the movement of water through the landscape. That will mitigate flood damage for both urban and rural Iowans.”
Mississippi River Watershed report Card Committee Chairman Larry Weber said the challenges faced along the rivers demand urgent action, including “smart investments in scientific information to improve decision-making and coordinated on-the-ground implementation.”
New flood maps developed for the Mississippi River show the extent and depth of predicted floodwaters, helping communities better plan and prepare for flood events.
The Iowa Flood Center team is joining the #Strike4BlackLives initiative that calls on academia to spend Wednesday, June 10, educating themselves and advocating for social justice in their communities.
As spring flooding threatens cities across the Midwest, local government leaders on the frontlines of COVID-19 prepare for a “dual disaster” response
A message from IFC Director Witold Krajewski in response to COVID-19.
As flooding becomes more frequent, more Iowa towns find themselves underwater.
Dealing with ice and snow may be more immediate concerns for Iowans, but Witold Krajewski says it’s not too soon to be thinking about sandbags and temporary flood barriers.
