Quad Cities Flood Resiliency Alliance Meeting
Open to the Public
Event Details
What: Quad Cities Flood Resiliency Alliance Meeting
Who Should Attend: City/county/village leaders, administrators, emergency management personnel, floodplain managers, public works personnel, local and state officials, residents, and property owners.
Where: Riverdale City Hall Community Room, 110 Manor Drive, Riverdale, Iowa
When: 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 20, 2025
Admission: Free
Contact: Kathy Wine, River Action | kwine@riveraction.org | (563) 322-2969
Meeting Agenda
Presentation by Kate Giannini
Topic: “Collaborative Flood Resilience: Community-Driven Solutions to Flood Challenges”
Q&A session following the presentation.
Speaker Bio: Kate Giannini
Kate Giannini is the Program Manager at the Iowa Flood Center. She coordinates outreach, communication, and research activities, bridging the gap between researchers and community stakeholders.
With nearly two decades of experience in conservation and resource management, she specializes in watershed management, flood mitigation, and habitat restoration.
Kate has successfully facilitated partnerships across public agencies, NGOs, and private entities to advance sustainable solutions for flood resilience.
About the Iowa Flood Center
The Iowa Flood Center, part of the University of Iowa College of Engineering, is the only academic research center in the U.S. focused solely on flooding. The center develops tools and information to help decision-makers, emergency responders, and the public understand and reduce flood risks.
Visit the Iowa Flood Information System for real-time flood alerts, forecasts, and hydrologic data.
About the Quad Cities Flood Resiliency Alliance
The Quad Cities Flood Resiliency Alliance was launched at River Action’s 2018 Upper Mississippi River Conference. The alliance provides a platform for sharing flood prevention and mitigation strategies across communities in Iowa and Illinois.
Members collaborate on:
- Flood damage mitigation and floodplain restoration
- Community Rating System (CRS) education and enrollment
- Training and certification for floodplain managers
- Pre-disaster communication and resource-sharing
The alliance covers parts of Scott, Clinton, Muscatine, and Louisa counties in Iowa, as well as Rock Island, Whiteside, Mercer, and Henry counties in Illinois. Currently, only three Quad Cities communities (Moline, Davenport, Rock Island County) participate in the CRS, earning flood insurance discounts.
Join Us!
Meetings are held quarterly and are free to attend.
For more information, contact River Action at kwine@riveraction.org or (563) 322-2969.
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CLICK HERE for more information about the March 1st, 2025 QC Flood Alliance Workshop at Modern Woodman Park.
Helpful Links
Introduction to Flooding in Iowa
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