Congressional Action for Flood Recovery
I was pleased that the U.S. House of Representatives recently took concrete steps to help Nebraskans rebuild after the flood. In both the Appropriations Committee, on which I serve, and before the whole House, key amendments were offered and passed to help our farms, communities, and our important military instillation—Offutt Air Force Base. [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] […]
Governor Pete Ricketts
T he heavy rainfall and snowmelt that hit Nebraska in March caused the worst flooding in Nebraska’s history. All of the state’s major rivers—the Missouri, the Platte, the Elkhorn, the Loup, and the Niobrara—reached record heights, flooding homes and farmland. Dams, levees, and bridges were destroyed; livestock were washed away. Thousands of Nebraskans had to […]
How ICF Provides Environmental Compliance Services To The Water Industry
I CF is a global consultancy that provides environmental policy and compliance services to irrigation districts, municipalities, and government agencies across the United States and the world. Its services include ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations as infrastructure projects go through the complex permitting process. ICF also helps irrigation districts and other clients […]
Calling All Water Leaders!
T he Water Council is a Milwaukee-based nonprofit organization that drives economic, technology, and talent development to support the global water industry. For 12 years running, The Water Council has convened an annual Water Leaders Summit to bring water professionals and innovators together in an atmosphere of collegiality, creativity, and curiosity. In this interview, Dean […]
New Trends in Chemigation
A gri-Inject is a pioneer in the chemigation field. Since the 1980s, the Yuma, Colorado–based company has been promoting the use of mobile irrigation systems to apply fertilizer and chemicals in liquid form. This method of applications allows for the quick, low-volume, and continuous applications of liquid chemicals, which is particularly valuable for water-intensive crops like […]
Turning Reuse Water Into Beer
W ater reuse is a reliable and drought-resistant source of water for irrigation, in-stream flow augmentation, industrial uses, or even human consumption. However, whenever recycled water is used for food preparation or for drinking water supplies, consumers tend to get squeamish. They think more about the water’s past as wastewater than about its current level […]
Reducing West Monroe’s Groundwater Needs Through Reuse
T he West Monroe Public Works Department provides potable water and wastewater services to West Monroe, Louisiana, and its environs. During the 1990s, West Monroe became aware that the regional Sparta aquifer was being depleted at a rate of 18 million gallons a day beyond the recharge rate. In 2012, the city took a huge […]
HAMPTON ROADS’ COASTAL AQUIFER RECHARGE PROGRAM
H ampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) is unusual in several ways. The southeastern Virginia wastewater utility is governed by an apolitical, governor-appointed commission; it covers a broad area encompassing multiple municipalities; and it bills its customers directly, all of which provide it with a certain independence and regionwide outlook. Moreover, HRSD has embarked on an […]
Secretary Ben Grumbles: Advancing One Water Management in Maryland
T he Maryland Department of the Environment protects and restores the environment for the health and well- being of all Marylanders, with particular emphasis on the 64,000-square-mile Chesapeake Bay watershed. Today, one of the department’s main priorities is implementing integrated water management. Water reuse is a major part of this initiative and has a role […]
Developing Flow Solutions at In-Situ
I n-Situ has been providing in-field water level monitoring, flow monitoring, and water quality solutions for four decades. In recent years, In-Situ has expanded from its traditional focus on water level through ambitious R&D work and strategic acquisitions, moving into flow and water quality monitoring and process. In 2017, In-Situ acquired the Australian company MACE, which […]