The US Department of Agriculture announced on April 9th that it will be investing $73 million this year to rehabilitate and assess dams across the country in an attempt to make sure that this crucial …
Avoiding Water Politics in the American West through Infrastructure Management Tools
In the American West, nothing sets politics aflame as quickly as water. In early April, California Governor Jerry Brown (D) issued mandatory restrictions on water use. This has never before …
Interesting Economic Fact on the USA – More Water Systems than Schools
The ongoing drought in the American West has been raising concerns about the nation's water use and supply. Water scarcity has both political and economical ramifications. The Hamilton Project has …
Continue Reading about Interesting Economic Fact on the USA – More Water Systems than Schools →
Asset Management Planning and CA Water Agencies and Native Tribes Water Disputes
The two largest water agencies in California's Coachella Valley are seeking to appeal a federal judge's ruling that the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has a "reserved right" to …
In Preparation for Water Week
The Water Environment Federation, or WEF, as it's known in the industry, has always celebrated thinking outside the box when it comes to water strategies and technologies. Eileen O'Neill, Executive …
Water Utilities Infrastructure Management Analysis and Reflections
In a recent examination of the state of water infrastructure in Western countries, such as much of Europe and the USA etc., Gregory R. Copley makes some very valid points. He starts by noting the …
Continue Reading about Water Utilities Infrastructure Management Analysis and Reflections →