Iowans will have several opportunities in the coming weeks to learn how to better prepare for future floods.  The Anatomy of Iowa Floods: Preparing for the Future seminar will be repeated in Burlington (6/16), Cedar Rapids (6/21), Waverly (6/30), Mason City (7/14) and Ames (7/19).  Each runs from 4-6 pm.  See below for additional information – and please share this information with friends and family in or near these communities. 

Anatomy of Iowa Floods:

Preparing for the Future

Join us for a free seminar to help Iowans better understand recent flooding and how Iowa’s communities can prepare for future floods.

Locations*

Burlington, June 16 - City Council Chambers

Cedar Rapids, June 21 - Kirkwood Training & Outreach Services Building

Waverly, June 30 - Waverly-Shell Rock High School Auditorium

Mason City, July 14 - North Iowa Community College Muse Norris Center

Ames, July 19 - City Council Chambers

*all seminars take place from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. No registration required.

Agenda

                        See how changing trends in rainfall and water run-off impact Iowa

                        Find out how your community can reduce future flood damage

                        See how urban and rural Iowans work together to reduce flood impacts

                        Learn why Cedar Falls is leading the nation in floodplain management

                        See how the Iowa Flood Center works to minimize future flood damage

                        Learn how new disaster-related state laws can help Iowans

Presentations will be followed by a question and answer session.

Following each seminar, refreshments will be served and free copies of the book “A Watershed Year: Anatomy of the Iowa Floods of 2008” will be available (quantities limited).

The events are hosted by the University of Iowa’s Center for Global & Regional Environmental Research, Rebuild Iowa Office, UNI Center for Energy and Environmental Education, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa State University Extension, Iowa League of Cities, and the Iowa State Association of Counties.

For more information, contact:

Joe Bolkcom, Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research

http://www.cgrer.uiowa.edu; (319) 353-2681; [log in to unmask]

Forwarded by Jane Clarkl