
New CIROH Research Awards Advance NextGen Water Prediction
January 23, 2026
By: Ryan Ruiz
CIROH announces $25.5 million in funding for 47 new research projects that will help communities better prepare for floods, droughts and changing water conditions. Supported by NOAA and USGS, this work will improve water forecasting tools, expand the use of AI, strengthen coastal and flood prediction and advance new observing technologies to turn cutting-edge science into real-world benefits.

White Joins CIROH as Associate Director of Science and Research Operations
November 17, 2025
By: Kim Byers
The Alabama Water Institute recently welcomed Dr. Erin White as associate director of science and research operations at CIROH.

CIROH Builds on AGU24 Momentum as It Prepares for AGU25: Advancing Water Prediction and Connection Through Science
November 12, 2025
By: Ryan Ruiz
CIROH is building on the momentum of AGU24 as it prepares for AGU25 in New Orleans, where leaders in Earth and space science will gather under the theme “Where Science Connects Us.” From advancing water prediction and community modeling to training the next generation of scientists, CIROH will highlight innovations that strengthen resilience and support communities nationwide.

CIROH 2025 Science Meeting: Research-to-Operations Breakthroughs and Outstanding Achievements
October 14, 2025
By: Ryan Ruiz
CIROH’s 2025 Science Meeting united 220 researchers and partners to advance water prediction, showcase research-to-operations breakthroughs and celebrate outstanding contributions driving innovation and community resilience nationwide.
January 23, 2026: New CIROH Research Awards Advance NextGen Water Prediction
November 17, 2025: White Joins CIROH as Associate Director of Science and Research Operations
November 12, 2025: CIROH Builds on AGU24 Momentum as It Prepares for AGU25: Advancing Water Prediction and Connection Through Science
October 21, 2025: Building Leaders in Hydrology: Alam’s Journey from Tuscaloosa to Tenure
October 14, 2025: CIROH 2025 Science Meeting: Research-to-Operations Breakthroughs and Outstanding Achievements
October 14, 2025: CIROH and AWI Highlight Education and Outreach at Alabama Water Resources Conference
September 26, 2025: CIROH-Funded Team Develops AI-Powered Satellite System for River Ice Detection
September 26, 2025: New Satellite-Derived River Slope Database Helps Improves U.S. Flood Forecasts
August 26, 2025: Learning Under Pressure: Lessons from AEMA’s Division F Hurricane Tabletop Exercise
June 30, 2025: WaterTown, USA: CIROH’s Summer of Science Shapes the Future of Water
June 30, 2025: DevCon 2025 Highlights CIROH’s National Role in Transforming Water Prediction
June 30, 2025: Empowering the Next Generation: CIROH Awards Spotlight Innovation and Real-World Impact
May 15, 2025: Machine Learning Model Improves River Flow Estimates in Ungauged Basins
May 6, 2025: New Machine Learning Framework Improves National Water Model Accuracy in Drought-Prone Western Watersheds
April 25, 2025: Advancing Weather Monitoring in American Samoa: Bridging Critical Gaps in Forecasting
April 18, 2025: Tuscaloosa, Ala., Emerges as a Global Hub for Hydrological Forecasting at HEPEX Conference
March 19, 2025: HEPEX at 20: Celebrating Two Decades of Advancing Hydrological Forecasting
February 14, 2025: NextGen In A Box (NGIAB): Revolutionizing Hydrological Modeling with a 30-Minute Setup
January 15, 2025: CIROH AT AGU24: Advancing Water Prediction and Hydrology Research
November 15, 2024: Social Science Meets Hydrology: Bridging Human Insight and Water Innovation
November 07, 2024: CIROH 2024 Science Meeting: A Collaborative Look Toward The Future of Water Research
October 04, 2024: CIROH Announces 34 New Research Projects Across 18 Institutions in North America to Advance Water Prediction and Resilience
September 20, 2024: 2024 CIROH@UVM All-Hands Meeting
September 13,2024: Innovative Water Solutions: Graduate Students and Experts Drive the 2024 Summer Institute
September 13,2024: AI-Powered Water Research: Undergraduate Program Prepares Future Hydrologists
August 13, 2024: NSF Supports CIROH Project on Climate Extremes in Gulf Region
August 05, 2024: From Postdoc to Pioneer: Dr. Ryan Johnson’s CIROH Journey Toward Hydrology Leadership
August 01, 2024: CIROH Visiting Scholar Advances Natural Water Hazard Forecasting and Management
July 31, 2024: UA Students Travel Abroad for International Water Research Experience
July 01, 2024: CIROH Hosts National Water Center Innovators Program Summer Institute
July 01, 2024: CIROH Hosts Second Annual Developers Conference
July 01, 2024: Hydrologic AI Forecasting Program Equips Undergraduates with Essential Water Research Skills
February 27, 2024: AWI Staff, Affiliates Attend Annual American Meteorological Society Meeting
January 23, 2024: AWI Staff, Affiliates Attend Annual American Geophysical Union Meeting
December 7, 2023: Temimi Honored with CIROH R2O Award
November 14, 2023: Worlds of Work Introduces Students to Water Careers
October 18, 2023: CIROH Hosts Annual Science Meeting in Tuscaloosa
September 19, 2023: Developing the World of Water
September 5, 2023: New Computing Center Expands Innovation Opportunities
June 26, 2023: Alabama Water Institute, CIROH Researchers Earn Pilot Project Seed Funding
February 14, 2023: AWI Staff, Affiliates Attend Annual American Meteorological Society Meeting
December 19, 2022: UA’s Top 10 Stories of 2022
November 15, 2022: AWI Researcher Develops New Snow Model Machine Learning Tutorial
October 13, 2022: U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby Addresses Inaugural CIROH Meeting at UA
August 19, 2022: UA Research Enterprise Enjoys Remarkable Year
August 1, 2022: Pilot project to support equitable climate resilience along the upper Mississippi River
May 2, 2022: UA Hosts AWRA National Spring Water Conference
April 6, 2022: UA Awarded $360 Million to Lead National Water Effort
April 6, 2022: University of Alabama to lead NOAA institute to advance water and flood prediction
September 22, 2021: AWI Spotlight: Dr. Ryan Johnson
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