I am an Associate Professor and a hydrologist with over 20 years of experience collaborating with communities and decision makers to improve access, quality, and resilience of water resources and systems.

I received my Ph.D. from the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin. I've worked at Central Michigan University since 2014 where I've served as the Program Director for Environmental Science and Chairperson of the Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences.

My research investigates changes, disruptions, and resilience in connected human-water-ecological systems including: exploring how Emerald Ash Borer impacts on soil moisture, wetlands, and streams; investigating the role of meteotsunamis in the water budget of coastal wetlands; and leveraging unmanned drone technology to understand how water quality in rivers varies across space and time.

Dr. Wendy Robertson

Principal Investigator

Central Michigan University

Dr. Daria Kluver

Co-Principal Investigator

Central Michigan University

I am a Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Central Michigan University and serve as the Program Directory for Meteorology. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology from St Cloud State University in Minnesota, and a Master’s degree and PhD. In Climatology from the University of Delaware. I have taught classes for the meteorology and environmental science programs at CMU since 2011.

My research interests are focused on understanding the impact of large-scale climate processes on precipitation through modeling and climate informatics. As an enthusiastic teacher, I also engage in scholarship of teaching and learning.

My family and I have been impacted by flooding in our watershed and I have seen the devastation it can cause to homes, health, and financial stability. I am committed to building a more flood-resilient Michigan by working with local partners to get the most out of the scientific data available in ways that are impactful for our communities.

Dr. Rod Lammers

Co-Principal Investigator

Central Michigan University

I am an assistant professor of environmental engineering at Central Michigan University. My research expertise includes quantifying flood risk, including the use of natural infrastructure as a flood mitigation tool. I earned a BS degree in Ecological Engineering and Ecology from Purdue University and an MS and PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Colorado State University.

Dr. John Allen

Co-Principal Investigator

Central Michigan University

Bio coming soon!

Dr. W. Jason Beasley

Co-Principal Investigator

Western Michigan University

As an assistant professor in the Department of Economics at Western Michigan University (WMU), I specialize in applied environmental microeconomics. My research focuses on understanding the economic aspects of environmental challenges through three main areas: non-market valuation, land-use change, and adaptation strategies. I employ empirical methods to assess the economic value of environmental goods and services that lack traditional market prices, analyze patterns and drivers of land-use transformation, and study the impacts of land-use change on the community. Prior to joining WMU, I spent a decade in varying roles related to business analytics, consulting, and project management.

Dr. Britt Raubenheimer

Research Collaborator

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute

I am a Senior Scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) investigating processes impacting coastal evolution and resilience, including waves, flows, groundwater, flooding, pollutant transport, and seafloor and coastal topography.

After receiving a physics degree from Middlebury College, I worked for the U.S. Geological Survey studying erosion of the Louisiana barrier islands, before conducting my Ph.D. and postdoctoral research at Scripps Institution of Oceanography on swash and groundwater processes.

Recently, I’ve focused on interactions between oceanographic, hydrogeological, atmospheric, morphological, and geotechnical processes near coastlines during major storms. I initiated and lead the national Nearshore Extreme Events Reconnaissance (NEER) Association to facilitate rapid response efforts to understand feedbacks among natural system processes, the built environment, and societal actions, led the multi-PI, multi-institutional During Nearshore Events Experiment to understand coastal processes during storms, and led the development of the iFlood app to collect citizen-science observations for studies of processes causing flooding.

Camaro Cashwell

Research Assistant

Central Michigan University

I am an undergraduate research assistant focused on community-driven initiatives and natural resources collaborations. I am passionate about bridging science and community engagement to address pressing environmental challenges.

As a meteorology undergraduate student at Central Michigan University and a proud McNair Scholar, I am dedicated to advancing my academic journey by pursuing a PhD in climate science. My research interests center on understanding climate change and shifting weather patterns, particularly their connection to extreme weather events. I aim to contribute to solutions that help communities adapt to these challenges.

Beyond academics, I find inspiration in the outdoors. Whether bird watching or hiking, I enjoy immersing myself in nature, which deepens my commitment to protecting the planet. Through my work and studies, I hope to make a meaningful impact in the fields of meteorology and climate science.