Researchers at LACMRERS are linking the use of hydrodynamics (the study of fluids in motion) and nutrient modeling on the Upper Mississippi River System (UMRS). Biological communities in a large river system are mainly controlled by a complex interplay of biological, physical, and chemical processes that shape aquatic ecosystems. This growing area of research will […]
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Mussels as Sensors
As filter feeders, mussels serve as an early warning system for pollutants and sediments in Mississippi River, much like the “canary in the coal mine.” Native freshwater mussels perform essential ecological functions in aquatic systems. They can influence nutrient cycling, because they transfer nutrients from the water column to the riverbed. The mussels require constant […]
Water-Quality Monitoring Sensor Network
IIHR’s water-quality initiative represents an unprecedented effort to monitor real-time changes in a large river in response to climatic events, agricultural trends, and other human activities. Researchers at LACMRERS have 10 Hydrolab multi-sonde water-quality monitors deployed in Pool 16 for detailed chemical analysis. The sensors provide continuous real-time monitoring of: Dissolved oxygen Temperature Specific conductance […]
LACMRERS Research
LACMRERS was designed and equipped to support research and education relating to the Mississippi River, encouraging students and faculty to study the diverse, interacting facets of river science and aquatic ecology. Cutting-edge river research from a variety of academic disciplines is thriving at LACMRERS today, and continues to expand and diversify. Learn more about research […]
About IIHR
What is IIHR? IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering is a world-renowned center for education, research, and public service focusing on hydraulic engineering and fluid mechanics. Based in the C. Maxwell Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory, a five-story red brick building on the banks of the Iowa River, IIHR is a unit of the University of Iowa’s College of Engineering. […]
LACMRERS
“This river will teach you everything you need to learn.” – Author James F. Twyman Lucille A. Carver Mississippi Riverside Environmental Research Station (LACMRERS) LACMRERS is a place where people meet to study, collaborate, and learn about the Upper Mississippi River, one of the defining physical features of North America. Only when we know the […]
Fact Page (IIHR at a Glance)
IIHR is a unit of the University of Iowa College of Engineering View a PDF of IIHR’s Strategic Plan IIHR currently enrolls about 90 graduate students: 29 percent MS and 71 percent PhD 57 percent men and 43 percent women IIHR’s current graduate students represent 17 countries: Bangladesh, China, Colombia, Egypt, India, Iran, Malaysia, Nepal, […]
History
Historic Photo Gallery Situated on the Iowa River in Iowa City, Iowa, IIHR seeks to be a leader in hydroscience and engineering research, and to educate students to be future leaders in these areas. The education IIHR provides in the theoretical and computational aspects of fluid flow, combined with hands-on engineering practice, attracts a vibrant […]
Mission Statement
IIHR’s mission is to be a leader in fluids-related fundamental and applied research; to provide interdisciplinary education for future leaders in science and engineering; and to advance knowledge in support of sustainable natural and engineered systems. Vision IIHR’s vision is to be an international leader among academic institutions in hydroscience and engineering research recognized for […]
