Ask a Scientist – River Flow in Gallons
We ask Dan Gilles, Water Resources Engineer from the Iowa Flood Center, the question: What is the conversion rate of cubic feet per second to gallons?
Tag: Iowa Watershed Approach
Ask a Scientist – Flooding and Crop Losses
We ask Antonio Arenas, Assistant Research Engineer at IIHR Hydroscience and Engineering, the question: What is the estimated direct crop losses due to flooding in Iowa?… Read More Ask a Scientist – Flooding and Crop Losses
Ask a Scientist – Resilience
We ask Craig Just, Associate Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa, the question: What is resiliency?… Read More Ask a Scientist – Resilience
2018 One Water Summit – Iowa’s Commitment
Miller presented Iowa’s commitment to water during closing remarks at the 2018 One Water Summit. Iowa had a conference delegation of over 50 people representing agencies, non-profits, and educational institutions who make an impact on water. “Water connects us all. This core belief drives our work in Iowa, one we’ve seen in action over the… Read More 2018 One Water Summit – Iowa’s Commitment
The Realms of Flood Resilience: protecting our communities
Post submitted by Craig Just, assistant professor for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa and Ashlee Johannes, coordinator for the Iowa Watershed Approach Flood Resilience Program. How can we become more flood resilient? Community resilience is a recent desire for communities that face a serious disruption in their routine. But, what… Read More The Realms of Flood Resilience: protecting our communities
Notes from a newly forming WMA: Developing a replicable program with the Iowa Watershed Approach
In September, Iowa Water Center staff were spread across the state to attend the fall meetings of several Watershed Management Authorities (WMAs). One of these meetings was the North Raccoon Watershed Management Coalition (NRWMC), held on September 20th in Lake City, Iowa (whose town welcome sign proudly proclaims they have “everything but a lake!”). The… Read More Notes from a newly forming WMA: Developing a replicable program with the Iowa Watershed Approach
Getting to know your Watershed Pt. 2
Digging up the data on the Iowa Watershed Approach Before putting together a comprehensive watershed plan, a watershed community has to know the current state of their watershed. Not only this, but if the project involves federal funding, they must also examine how any proposed changes could positively or negatively affect the watershed. This is… Read More Getting to know your Watershed Pt. 2
Iowa Watershed Management Authorities: Notes from the Statewide WMA Meeting
Post submitted by Melissa Miller, Associate Director of the Iowa Water Center At a recent Iowa Watershed Approach meeting, I introduced myself (half-jokingly) as the president of the Watershed Management Authority Fan Club. As evidenced by my post last fall after a trip to the Cedar River Watershed Coalition meeting, I am a strong supporter… Read More Iowa Watershed Management Authorities: Notes from the Statewide WMA Meeting
When it comes to water…
From Melissa Miller, Iowa Water Center Associate Director What a difference a week makes. Last Friday, my family and I made a lunch and relaxation stop in Elkader on our way to Wisconsin for a weekend getaway. My girls love water, so we walked over the Keystone Bridge for a good look. Hana, 3, and… Read More When it comes to water…
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