Resiliency News

31. Padilla, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Create Atmospheric River Forecasting Program 2/4/2025

    Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced bipartisan legislation that will reduce flood risks and bolster emergency preparedness by improving atmospheric river forecasting to more precisely predict the timing and location of these storms.

32. Trump EPA Updates Public On Agency Assistance Following Catastrophic Wildfires 1/28/2025

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been assisting the local government and residents in the wake of catastrophic fires in Los Angeles County.

33. Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Highlights Paralleling Systems For Water & Wastewater Treatment Facilities 1/21/2025

    Russelectric, A Siemens Business, a leading manufacturer of automatic transfer switches and power control systems, offers its Paralleling Systems, ideal for ensuring optimal power support for critical loads when transferring between live power sources in Water & Wastewater Treatment Facilities, whether they be Utility Paralleling, Prime Power or Open/Closed Transition Emergency Systems.

34. President's Investing in America Agenda Delivers More Than $223M To Bolster Resilience To Drought And Boost Water Supplies 1/14/2025

    The Department of the Interior today announced $223M from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for water recycling and desalination projects aimed at addressing the impacts of drought.

35. CVWD Secures $39M Grant For Plant Expansion Blending Recycled And Canal Water For Irrigation 1/14/2025

    The funds will support Phase 1 of a multi-year project that will allow the plant to provide a blend of recycled and canal water for crop irrigation and various landscapes in the eastern Coachella Valley.

36. Brown and Caldwell Receives $650,000 From The Water Research Foundation For Projects Supporting Climate Resilience And Sustainability 1/13/2025

    Brown and Caldwell, an engineering consulting firm creating and delivering water and environmental solutions throughout North America and the Pacific, has been awarded $650,000 in funding from The Water Research Foundation (WRF) to lead three innovative research projects.

37. Reclamation Announces Over $284M For Long-Term Conservation Projects In The Lower Basin Of The Colorado River 1/10/2025

    The Bureau of Reclamation today announced a $284.8M investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for long-term conservation projects in collaboration with the Southern Nevada Water Authority, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and the Coachella Valley Water District.

38. AWWA CEO David LaFrance's Statement On Los Angeles Wildfires 1/10/2025

    “The American Water Works Association extends its deepest condolences to our friends and colleagues in Los Angeles County, where this week’s wildfires have claimed lives and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses.

39. Floods, Droughts, Then Fires: Hydroclimate Whiplash Is Speeding Up Globally 1/9/2025

    After years of severe drought, dozens of atmospheric rivers deluged California with record-breaking precipitation in the winter of 2022-23, burying mountain towns in snow, flooding valleys with rain and snow melt, and setting off hundreds of landslides.

40. Biden-Harris Administration Announces $700M To Deliver Clean Drinking Water And Sanitation Infrastructure On Tribal Lands Through Investing In America Agenda 1/7/2025

    In a significant stride towards ensuring essential drinking water and sanitation infrastructure throughout Indian Country, the Indian Health Service (IHS) announced FY 2025 allocation decisions for $700M in funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).