Stormwater Management News

51. Oldcastle Infrastructure Expands Water Market Solutions Offering With Hydro International Acquisition 7/31/2023

    The strategic addition of Hydro International to Oldcastle Infrastructure’s water management offering further enables the company to fulfill its vision to be a leading provider of solutions in the circular water economy.

52. Repairs Begin On Marshland Levee After 2020 Flood Event 7/26/2023

    Repairs to the Marshland Levee commenced July 24 when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began construction on a 300-foot segment along the Snohomish River damaged by a 2020 flood event.

53. Vermont Flood Response At Drinking Water & Wastewater Utilities 7/21/2023

    A large number of drinking water and wastewater utilities in Vermont were severely affected by the storms and flooding on July 9–10, 2023. At least 19 water systems experienced Boil Water Notices, Do Not Drink Orders, or were unable to deliver drinking water to customers.

54. DWR Awards $9.2M In Grants To Protect Communities From Floods, Support Fish Populations And Restore Streams 7/7/2023

    The Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced $9.2M in grants to five projects that will restore streams and creeks to more natural environmental conditions and reduce flood risk across multiple communities in California.

55. The Art Of Living: JalTara Sevaks - Empowered Youth Combating The Groundwater Crisis In Rural India 7/3/2023

    The Art of Living's JalTara project is making remarkable strides in its mission to support struggling farmers and usher in rural transformation.

56. Army Corps, Partner Agencies Train For Catastrophic Flooding Event 6/28/2023

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is holding a field training exercise at Raystown Lake in coordination with local, state and federal agencies to prepare for potential high-water emergencies, June 26-30, 2023.

57. NOAA’s 1-In-100 Year Flooding Can Now Be Expected Every 8 Years 6/26/2023

    First Street Foundation today released their peer-reviewed precipitation model that captures climate-driven changes in heavy rainfall events for the United States and describes the implications for flood risk across the Nation in their report, The 8th National Risk Assessment: The Precipitation Problem.

58. Upgrades Scheduled For Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant 6/23/2023

    Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) General Manager Property & Infrastructure, Tony Avery said the $37.5M project would further improve wastewater capacity in the district and provide for future growth through to the year 2048.

59. Flooding Tackled By Helping Citizens Take Action - Study 6/22/2023

    Extreme weather caused by climate change - such as flooding - will be to easier to prepare for after scientists developed a new method that empowers citizens to identify solutions to the threats their communities face.

60. Pew Applauds South Carolina's $200M Investment In Flood Resilience 6/21/2023

    South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster today signed a new budget into law that commits an unprecedented amount of state funds to flood resilience efforts. The budget dedicates $200M to the state’s Disaster Relief and Resilience Reserve Fund for planning and implementing nature-based solutions to reduce flood risk.