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

April 18, 2025

By: Ryan Ruiz

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The international hydrological community gathered in Tuscaloosa for the 2025 HEPEX Conference, marking two decades of advancements in ensemble hydrological forecasting. Hosted by The University of Alabama’s Alabama Water Institute (AWI) and the Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH), the event highlighted the region’s growing prominence as a center for water research and innovation.

NextGen In A Box: NGIAB

NextGen In A Box (NGIAB): Revolutionizing Hydrological Modeling with a 30-Minute Setup

February 14, 2025

By: Kayla Roberson

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH) proudly announces NextGen In A Box (NGIAB), a transformative solution for hydrological modeling. Until now, cutting-edge hydrological modeling has been locked behind technical barriers. NextGen In A Box (NGIAB) solves those challenges, bringing sophisticated water modeling to everyone from local communities to top-tier researchers.