Marc Adami supplied this press release.
Professor Larry J. Weber of the University of Iowa and Co-Founder of the Iowa Flood Centeron is the presenter for the upcoming Whiteside Forum. On Thursday, April 28, 2022, he will speak to us about “Water Quality and Quantity Issues in the Midwest.” Meet in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL, starting at 6:30 p.m. Prof. Weber’s presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period. All Forum events are free and open to the public. Bring a friend.
Prof. Weber stated, “I am a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and hold the Edwin B. Green Chair in Hydraulics With Director Witold Krajewski, I helped create the IFC and continue to be active in its development, through work with the Iowa Legislature. I have also been active in IFC programs for Statewide floodplain mapping and watershed projects for flood damage reduction, including the $97M Iowa Watershed Approach.
“As a service to the State of Iowa, I am a member of the Water Resources Coordinating Council and participate on numerous State and Federal agency committees related to water resources planning. I frequently present to community groups on water resources-related topics.
“I am a native Iowan and enjoy outdoor activities, including fishing, hunting, and woodland restoration and conservation work.”
Contact Marc Adami at 815-718-5347 with questions.