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Sent: Fri, February 25, 2011 10:46:14 AM
Subject: CGRER Update
CGRER Update – February 25, 2011
Briefing on Iowa Spring Precipitation and Flooding Outlooks – Wednesday, March 2
CGRER - Iowa Flood Center- Legislative Breakfast Reception - Wednesday, March 23
United NationsReport: To combat climate change, tackle black carbon, says
Carmichael
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Briefing on Spring Precipitation and Flooding Outlooks – Wednesday, March 2
Is the stage set for another wet spring?
What is the risk of flooding in Iowa this spring?
The ISU Climate Science Program and Iowa Flood Center will co‐host a public
information briefing to discuss Iowa spring rainfall and flood outlooks. The
program will present newly developed flood information services for communities,
an update on recent legislative activities, and spring outlooks from national
and local weather experts. The brief presentations will be followed by a
question and answer session and reception to encourage further discussion.
Wednesday, March 2, 6:00-8:00 pm
Iowa State Historical Building, 600 E. Locust, Des Moines.
Agenda
Welcoming Remarks
Dr. Richard Cruse
Director, Iowa Water Center
Connecting recent changes in Iowa precipitation to floods
Dr. Eugene S. Takle, Director, ISU Climate Science Program
Community centric flood information system
Dr. Witold Krajewski, Director, Iowa Flood Center
Midwest Spring Precipitation and Temperature Outlook
Ed O’Lenic, Chief of Operations, NOAA Climate Prediction Center
Midwest Spring Flood Outlook
Steve Buan, Service Coordination Hydrologist, NOAA North Central River Forecast
Center
Iowa Spring Flood Outlook
Jeff Zogg, Hydrologist National Weather Service Des Moines Weather Forecast
Office
Update on Iowa Legislative Activities
Susan Judkins Josten, Rebuild Iowa Office
Question and answer session followed by reception
This program is being co‐sponsored by NOAA Climate Prediction Center,
UniversityCorporation for Atmospheric Research, and Iowa Water Center.
For more information, contact: Chris Anderson, 515‐294‐9948, [log in to unmask]
And visit our website at http://www.biorenew.iastate.edu/events/cpas2011.html
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CGRER - Iowa Flood Center
Legislative Breakfast Reception
Wednesday, March 23, 7:00-8:45 AM
Room 116 - Iowa State Capitol
Come learn about our work in helping to address some of Iowa’s leading
environmental and flood related challenges.
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Report: To combat climate change, tackle black carbon
Greg Carmichael, a University of Iowa professor and co-founder and co-directorof
CGRER, is a lead author of that report – a United Nations Environmental
Programme study that outlines the dangers of black carbon soot and suggests how
decision makers can address this form of particular air pollutant, which is
second only to carbon dioxide as a catalyst of climate change.
Black carbon: it’s dirty, unhealthy and addressing it, according to a new
report, may be the most effective way to confront climate change.
To view a video presentation and learn more about Carmichael’s work and see the
worldwide attention his research has received visit Iowa Environmental Focus.
Joe Bolkcom
Outreach and Community Education Director
Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research
The University of Iowa
426 IATL
Iowa City, IA 52242
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www.cgrer.uiowa.edu
319-353-2681
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