Building Knowledge to Support Equitable Climate Resilience in the Upper Mississippi River Basin

In September 2022, NOAA partnered with the Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH), through the University of Minnesota, to develop a pilot project focused on two objectives: 

1. Increase understanding of long-term flow patterns of the Upper Mississippi River to provide data on how the river will likely respond to changing climate conditions.
2. Develop customized community engagement strategies for vulnerable communities to enhance their climate resilience. Such strategies will focus on collaboratively building long-term, respectful partnership and relationships with underserved communities.

Overall, this work is intended to improve the understanding, interpretation, and use of these forecasts and hydrological data products and services to improve preparedness and resilience.