Volume 3 Issue 4 April 2017
In other parts of the country, especially the arid West, it is hard to believe that Florida deals with significant water supply issues. Rain is abundant—upward of 50 inches a year on average in parts of the state—and freshwater lakes and rivers abound. However, the state relies heavily on its aquifers for supply and […]
Volume 3 Issue 2 February 2017
CBuilding water and wastewater infrastructure systems to meet the needs of communities is no small feat. It requires leadership, foresight, and follow-through. It requires the collaboration of those who know their assets and potential best—local and regional leaders. This issue of Municipal Water Leader magazine focuses on leaders in Oklahoma, a state that has […]
Volume 3 Issue 1 January 2017
Change is the one constant, especially in the municipal water world. Managers and their respective water agencies must correctly plan for changes in supply and demand caused by population growth, all while maintaining safe and reliable drinking water. This issue of Municipal Water Leader examines efforts in Utah to meet the water needs of […]
Volume 2 Issue 10 November/December 2016
While working for Commissioner Robert Johnson of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, I often heard him compare the storage capacities of the Colorado River with California. “The Colorado River’s flow ‘is supposed to be’ 15 million acre-feet,” he would joke. “The good news is, there is 60 million acre-feet of storage in the Colorado […]
Volume 2 Issue 9 October 2016
Sue G. Schneider, chief executive officer of Spartanburg Water in upstate South Carolina, is a high-energy, thoughtful individual who takes great pride in her work and organization. She is clearly a highly skilled manager, and Spartanburg Water is an exceptionally well-run water utility. Many water agencies struggle with their public relations and connecting with […]
Volume 2 Issue 8 September 2016
Mr. David St. Pierre, the executive director of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD), is a leader. His exuberance for the work and accomplishments of MWRD jumps from the pages of his interview. He is a great example of one of those water people whose job is so much more than […]
Volume 2 Issue 7 July/August 2016
This issue of Municipal Water Leader magazine focuses on Texas and its unique leadership and dedication to solving water challenges. Texas is a place where politics and exceptional Southern manners are ingrained in the culture. Yet, there is a oneness of thought that generally prevails in water resources management. This is not to say […]
Volume 2 Issue 6 June 2016
This issue of Municipal Water Leader has a variety of articles about water systems and projects in Washington State, California, Hawaii, and Nebraska. While the locations are diverse, their respective narratives are very similar: local people working together to solve their own problems. Linda McCrea of Tacoma Water is an impressive individual. She does […]
Volume 2 Issue 5 May 2016
The very best part of my job as editor-in-chief of Municipal Water Leader magazine is meeting and speaking with the men and women in the municipal water sector. The public nature of their industry tends to promote higher performing, capable people. This personal observation was underscored during our interview with Mr. John Sullivan, chief engineer of […]
Volume 2 Issue 4 April 2016
In times of continued drought in the western United States, a diverse water supply portfolio not only makes sense, it is the best path forward for long-term success. Our interview with Mr. Paul Jones, general manager of the Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) reads like a how-to management guide for other municipal water providers on diversifying […]