Implementing Prepare 2060 for Utah’s Water Supply
Development in the western United States can largely be traced to the presence of a reliable water source to allow for individuals and industries to flourish. The drive to ensure the reliable delivery of water to growing population centers in the West still exists today. In Utah, the Central Utah Water Conservancy District (CUWCD) is […]
Greg Ingleton of SA Water
Late last year, in November 2017, Greg Ingleton, business development manager for Environmental Opportunities at SA Water, based in Adelaide, South Australia, took center stage at a TEDx Talk event in Adelaide to present his innovative vision for SA Water and Adelaide Airport. Struck by an idea when flying into Adelaide Airport, Mr. Ingleton used […]
Storm Water Innovation on America’s Front Lawn
Just 7 years ago, the National Mall looked quite different than it does today. The grass was patchy and laden with weeds, and the soil was compact and bare, causing silty water to run through the streets when it rained. Needless to say, this was not the image the National Park Service (NPS) wanted the […]
Mark Doneux of Capitol Region Watershed District
In October 2017, the Water Environment Federation’s (WEF) National MS4 Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Awards program recognized the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD), located in St. Paul, Minnesota, as the overall best score winners of the Phase II division. With its commitment to creating collaborative partnerships throughout the community, drive to collect and reuse storm […]
Engineering Storm Water Solutions
HDR, Inc. is helping West Palm Beach, Florida, rethink its storm water. HDR developed analytical tools for the city’s storm water master planning process to prioritize storm water projects based on the actual conditions of the city’s water assets. Municipal Water Leader’s editor-in-chief, Kris Polly, spoke to HDR Senior Project Manager Daniel Suarez about the […]
Ahead of the Storm Water Curve
West Palm Beach, Florida, is rethinking storm water. The city has undertaken a storm water master planning process to better integrate its management of storm water into its other water services. The city hopes to see tangible results for its residents: flood-related capital improvements, reduced flood insurance premiums, and increased its surface water supplies. While […]
Army Corps 101 for Nonfederal Project Proponents
This issue of Municipal Water Leader addresses the role the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plays in the development and construction of municipal water infrastructure projects. Navigating the Army Corps process can be a challenge for municipal water project proponents. There is no one better to explain that process than Water Strategies Senior Advisor Steve […]
Fort Worth on the Trinity River
The Trinity River has been an invaluable asset to Fort Worth, Texas, since its founding in 1849. As the city expanded, efforts were made to construct levees and safety features along the river to provide protection during high-water events. Recently, however, Fort Worth has outgrown the existing levee system’s area of protection. Recognizing the problem, […]
Strengthening the Foundation of America’s Water Infrastructure
For the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the past year has posed a series of challenges for the management of American waterways and water resources. A series of natural disasters—from Florida to Puerto Rico to Texas—destroyed lives and property and stressed our increasingly aging water infrastructure. The Army Corps has been essential to recovery efforts […]
Rebranding Water
Blue Drop is a nonprofit spin-off of DC Water that provides consultation services to help urban and rural water utilities navigate communications challenges. Executive Director Alan Heymann and his team of experts help water agencies develop a communication strategy, discover new leadership, energize their workforce, and provide advice on the development of green infrastructure. Mr. […]