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New ‘CIROH Hub’ to Streamline Access to Water Research, Tools and Data
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology, or CIROH, today announced the launch of the CIROH Hub, a new centralized platform designed to provide seamless access to the consortium’s research, data, tools and community resources. The platform is now live at hub.ciroh.org. As CIROH’s digital footprint expanded, its resources became distributed across…
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Delta Kids: Bringing Water Science to Alabama Classrooms
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama holds approximately 15% of all potable water in the United States, and it has a river delta so ecologically rich it is called “America’s Amazon.” However, most Alabama schoolchildren are not aware of it. “Delta Kids,” a new illustrated children’s book from Clean Water Alabama, is working to change that. The…
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Advancing Watershed Conservation: CONSERVE Supports ARSN’s Mission
MILLBROOK, Ala. — Protecting our vital waterways requires dedicated scientific research and strong regional collaboration. Watersheds are not confined to state and county lines. The health of our rivers depends on the collective effort of researchers, policymakers and local communities. A Gathering of Experts Alabama Water Institute’s CONSERVE Research Group, focused on nature-based watershed conservation,…
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From Anthropology Student to CONSERVE Storyteller
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Ekaterina Menkina, a University of Alabama anthropology student, had never touched professional filming equipment before. However, the Alabama Water Institute’s CONSERVE Research Group took a chance on her in 2024, handing over professional-grade camera equipment and trusting her to document ancient pictographs 800 miles from Tuscaloosa. “I saw the words ‘creative’ and ‘art,’…
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QuarterlyThe AWI Newsletter informs about current projects, activities and events facilitated by the AWI. It is sent out regularly via the AWI listserv and available in print in different locations across the UA campus.
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Spotlights
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New CIROH Research Awards Advance NextGen Water Prediction
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White Joins CIROH as Associate Director of Science and Research Operations
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Building Leaders in Hydrology: Alam’s Journey from Tuscaloosa to Tenure
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AI-Powered Water Research: Undergraduate Program Prepares Future Hydrologists
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From Postdoc to Pioneer: Dr. Ryan Johnson’s CIROH Journey Toward Hydrology Leadership
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CIROH Visiting Scholar Advances Natural Water Hazard Forecasting and Management