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Tuscaloosa, Ala., Emerges as a Global Hub for Hydrological Forecasting at HEPEX Conference

Global water experts gathered in Tuscaloosa for HEPEX 2025, spotlighting breakthroughs in ensemble forecasting, AI modeling and CIROH’s role in shaping the future of hydrological prediction.


UA Researchers Detect ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water with Unique Equipment

University of Alabama researchers are using the state’s first combustion ion chromatography system to detect “forever chemicals,” in water.


AWI, CIROH Highlight Partnerships at Annual AMS Meeting

AWI and CIROH highlighted their water resource management collaborations at the AMS 105th Annual Meeting.


AWI Leads Marion Water Project, Inspires Future Water Stewards

AWI leads a project to upgrade Marion's water infrastructure and inspire future water professionals.


CONSERVE Project to Advance Rivercane Conservation in the Southeast

CONSERVE aims to revitalize rivercane ecosystems and preserve cultural heritage in the Southeastern U.S. through a $3.8 million grant.


Social Science Meets Hydrology: Bridging Human Insight and Water Innovation

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CIROH Celebrates R2O Award Recipients at Annual Science Meeting

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Stands of Resilience: How Rivercane and Indigenous Knowledge Preserve Each Other’s Survival

The story of rivercane is one of resilience, intertwined with the survival of both ecosystems and the Indigenous cultures that have depended on them. These once lush bamboo forests and grasslands that sustained the landscape, known as “canebrakes,” are now endangered. The rapid decline of this native bamboo species has had lasting consequences on the…


CIROH Announces 34 New Research Projects Across 18 Institutions in North America to Advance Water Prediction and Resilience

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH) has announced the award of 34 new research projects aimed at advancing water prediction capabilities and enhancing community resilience. The selected projects, spanning institutions across the U.S. and Canada, represent cutting-edge research in hydrology, data science, community water modeling, decision support, and…