RESILIENCY RESOURCES

• Seawall Will Raise Quality Of Life For Shore Communities In Staten Island, New York

  During the intense winds and flooding of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, Joseph McAllister, an electrician, was driving around South Beach, Staten Island, New York trying to help his neighbors stranded in the dark.

• In Storms Like Hurricane Helene, Flooded Industrial Sites And Toxic Chemical Releases Are A Silent And Growing Threat

  Hundreds of industrial facilities with toxic pollutants were in Hurricane Helene’s path as the powerful storm flooded communities across the Southeast in late September. In disasters like these, the industrial damage can unfold over days, and residents may not hear about releases of toxic chemicals into water or the air until days or weeks later, if they find out at all. Yet pollution releases are common.

• From Waste To Power: How Floating Solar Panels On Wastewater Ponds Can Secure Electricity

  Wastewater ponds may seem an unlikely place to look for solutions an electricity security crisis. But their underutilized surfaces could help tackle two problems at once — high power prices and algal growth.

• Securing The Future Of UK Drinking Water

  How research, innovation, and collaboration are driving the water sector forward in the face of increasing challenges.
• Fire And Water: The Role Of Water Utilities In Facing Wildfire Threats

  While the role of water in combating wildfires is well-known, the impact of these fires on our water supply and systems is less understood.
• Rethinking Dam Infrastructure: Lessons From Minnesota Floods

  If there's one lesson to be learned from Minnesota's recent floods, it's that it's time for the nation to begin rethinking its approach to critical infrastructure. In addition to physical improvements to high-risk infrastructure, technological improvements that dramatically improve communities' security and safety will require a shift in our approach to emergency preparedness.
• Fortify Your Stormwater Systems For Hurricanes And Heavy Rain

  With many areas experiencing stronger and longer-lasting storms that bring significant rainfall, water infrastructure professionals must anticipate stormwater inundation events. How do hurricanes impact water systems, and what should people proactively do to mitigate the adverse effects?

• Understanding Urban Resilience And The Role Of Smart Water Networks

  As cities grow and face environmental challenges, the concept of urban resilience becomes increasingly important. A recent study discusses the theoretical framework needed to build a smart water network that can enhance the resiliency of urban environments. It also reveals the critical technologies, including advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), that are key to pulling it all together.

• Partners Can Help With Funding Requirements To Fix Aging Infrastructure

  Read more about why prioritizing budgets for addressing aging infrastructure is critical. 

• The Role Of Big Data In Water Resource Management: Predicting And Preventing Crises

  The widespread adoption of Big Data has the potential to revolutionize water resource management, expanding the possibilities of water-related work and altering the development of water systems to improve sustainability in both agriculture and metropolitan areas.