Resiliency News

  1. USGS Selects Woolpert To Provide Elevation-Derived Hydrography Across Northwest And Central Ohio 11/13/2024

    The U.S. Geological Survey has selected Woolpert to process and delineate elevation-derived hydrography (EDH) across Northwest and Central Ohio in support of the 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP).

  2. IWS Delivers Rapid Relief To Hurricane-Ravaged Town Of Spruce Pine, NC 11/12/2024

    Integrated Water Services, Inc. (IWS) swiftly responded to the urgent needs of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene.

  3. NC Community Could Be Without Wastewater Services For Years Following Hurricane Helene 11/8/2024

    Weeks after Tropical Storm Helene devastated the area on September 27, 2024, officials in North Carolina’s Mitchell County continue to grapple with a significant water crisis with no end in sight.

  4. Denver Water Sets Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Goal For 2030 11/6/2024

    The Denver Board of Water Commissioners approved a resolution today committing Denver Water to a net-zero carbon emissions goal by the end of 2030, the utility’s latest push toward sustainable operations in its ongoing work to address the challenges of climate change.

  5. Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $82M To Bring Clean Drinking Water To Tribal Communities 10/31/2024

    The Department of the Interior today announced a nearly $82M investment from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to bring clean, safe drinking water to Tribal communities in the West.

  6. Biden-Harris Administration Announces Selections For Nearly $3 Billion Of Investments In Clean Ports As Part Of Investing In America Agenda 10/29/2024

    Today, October 29, as part of President Biden and Vice President Harris’ Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of 55 applicants across 27 states and territories to receive nearly $3 billion through EPA’s Clean Ports Program.

  7. How Agriculture, Water Systems Are Fighting AI Pitfalls With AI 10/21/2024

    Large language models might not produce better writing than humans. AI systems might not create movies on par with a filmmaker’s work.

  8. Gaps In Laws And Policies Leave Water And Sanitation Systems Vulnerable To Harmful Climate Impacts In Frontline Communities Across The US, New Report Finds 10/21/2024

    New research released today by the Pacific Institute and the Center for Water Security and Cooperation (CWSC) reveals existing laws and policies fail to protect water and sanitation systems from climate change impacts in frontline communities across the United States.

  9. EPA Announces $24M WIFIA Loan To Modernize And Expand Wastewater Facilities In Northern Oregon 10/10/2024

    Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $24M Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the City of Sandy in northern Oregon.

  10. EPA Announces $30M To Help Small And Rural Communities Protect Public Health, Drinking Water, And Local Waterways 10/4/2024

    Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of up to $30.7M in grant funding for technical assistance and training to support small drinking water and wastewater systems, many serving rural communities, and to help private well owners improve water quality.