NDSU given $500,000 grant to research river ice and create education initiatives

(Fargo, ND) --  A local university is receiving a grant from a national organization to study the impacts of river ice.

NDSU is receiving a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (CBET).  The research will be look to investigate the impacts of events often caused by river ice; including flooding, ice jams, and bank erosion. The study will also look to find mitigation and prevention methods to prevent possible natural disasters, while also focusing on providing educational material to K-12 educators and the general public through seminars and workshops. 

You can find additional details about the proposed study by clicking here.