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𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆: 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 This Tech Tip Tuesday, we’re focusing on the critical aspects of reservoir expansion, a crucial component of water resource management. As populations grow and climate change impacts water availability, expanding existing reservoirs becomes an essential strategy to ensure a reliable water supply. Here are some key considerations for planning and executing a successful reservoir expansion project: 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝟭. 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁:   • Supply and Demand: Analyze current and future water needs to determine necessary capacity increases.   • Environmental Flows: Ensure expansion doesn’t harm downstream ecosystems by maintaining adequate environmental flows. 𝟮. 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀:   • Habitat Preservation: Mitigate impacts on wetlands and wildlife habitats with measures like creating new wetlands or wildlife corridors.   • Water Quality: Incorporate sediment management and aeration to maintain water quality. 𝟯. 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻:   • Dam and Spillway Modifications: Ensure upgrades meet safety standards and handle increased water volumes.   • Infrastructure Upgrades: Assess and improve associated infrastructure to support the expanded capacity. 𝟰. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲:   • Permitting: Engage with regulatory agencies early to streamline permitting and ensure compliance with environmental laws. • Stakeholder Engagement: Involve local communities and stakeholders early to address concerns and gain support. 𝟱. 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆:   • Climate Resilience: Design for climate change impacts and incorporate adaptive management strategies.   • Sustainable Operations: Develop a maintenance plan to ensure the reservoir’s long-term functionality and safety. 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴:   • Budgeting: Accurate cost estimation is crucial for securing funding and avoiding overruns.   • Funding Sources: Explore government grants, public-private partnerships, and utility investments for financing. For more information on reservoir expansion: 🔗 US Army Corps of Engineers: https://lnkd.in/e26uKAja 🔗 US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Topics: https://lnkd.in/dFG2k4d2 Expanding reservoirs is complex but essential for future water security. Consider these key factors to develop sustainable, successful projects. Join us next week for more #TechTips from GWES! #TechTipTuesday #ReservoirExpansion #WaterManagement #Sustainability #EngineeringSolutions #GWES

Join Yolande Macklin, David Griggs and Darren Beriro in this free webinar hosted by Environment Analyst UK on land-based approaches to natural capital asset management. The full value of land remediation- in terms of the economic, social and environmental benefits- is not well understood and is often viewed as a cost burden or liability. This can result in sites remaining derelict for years and opportunities to optimize value from public and private investment are missed. In this Expert Talk, the team will present current research conducted by Jacobs and British Geological Survey for the Environment Agency on the development of a novel natural capital approach to evaluate the sustainability benefits from remediating and redeveloping contaminated brownfield sites. To join 👉 https://lnkd.in/eeBG9BuN #naturalcapital #remediation #brownfield #contaminatedland #environment #sustainability

Join Yolande Macklin, David Griggs and Darren Beriro in this free webinar hosted by Environment Analyst UK on land-based approaches to natural capital asset management. The full value of land remediation- in terms of the economic, social and environmental benefits- is not well understood and is often viewed as a cost burden or liability. This can result in sites remaining derelict for years and opportunities to optimize value from public and private investment are missed. In this Expert Talk, the team will present current research conducted by Jacobs and British Geological Survey for the Environment Agency on the development of a novel natural capital approach to evaluate the sustainability benefits from remediating and redeveloping contaminated brownfield sites. To join 👉 https://lnkd.in/eeBG9BuN #naturalcapital #remediation #brownfield #contaminatedland #environment #sustainability

Join Yolande Macklin, David Griggs and Darren Beriro in this free webinar hosted by Environment Analyst UK on land-based approaches to natural capital asset management. The full value of land remediation- in terms of the economic, social and environmental benefits- is not well understood and is often viewed as a cost burden or liability. This can result in sites remaining derelict for years and opportunities to optimize value from public and private investment are missed. In this Expert Talk, the team will present current research conducted by Jacobs and British Geological Survey for the Environment Agency on the development of a novel natural capital approach to evaluate the sustainability benefits from remediating and redeveloping contaminated brownfield sites. To join 👉 https://lnkd.in/eeBG9BuN #naturalcapital #remediation #brownfield #contaminatedland #environment #sustainability

Hidden Hazards Unveiled : Environmental Site Assessments Explained Before construction begins, a hidden environmental threat could lurk beneath the surface. An Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) from Marshall GeoScience acts as a detective story, uncovering potential liabilities like buried waste, soil contamination, or underground storage tanks. This comprehensive evaluation protects you from costly cleanups and ensures a safe and healthy environment for your development project. Dive deeper into the world of ESAs and understand how Marshall GeoScience safeguards your investment. #marshallgeo #environmentalsiteassessment #ESA #environmentalhazards #soilcontamination #undergroundstoragetanks #buriedwaste #constructionplanning #safedevelopment #marshallsgeoscience #environmentalprotection #developmentproject #siteassessment #costlysafeguards #projectinvestment #environmentalsafety #geoscienceevaluation 💥Website: https://lnkd.in/g78-T65N

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📢 Attn decision makers for waterways and riparian areas. We want to hear from you! A new smart platform is being built to improve waterway management decision making and we would like your input 💧 https://lnkd.in/gT5uMqNy Healthy Land & Water is building a smart analytics platform for waterways and riparian areas https://lnkd.in/gMBz25WF to help improve decision-making processes by providing catchment managers with accessible, data-driven insights on the benefits of riparian conservation and restoration. #riparianrestoration #waterwaymanagement #waterways #riparianconservation #biodiversityrconservation #ecosystems #southeastqueensland This project is funded by the Queensland Water Modelling Network and the EHMP program partnership which includes Local Governments of South East Queensland, Water Utilities and the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation. Project partners include Mirror Analytics and QUT (Queensland University of Technology).

🌍 The future of environmental management is being shaped by cutting-edge geospatial tools like ENVestigator, and the potential is truly game-changing. This stunning image from Western Australia is more than just a captivating aerial view – it’s a real-time insight into the health of our ecosystems, made possible by the power of geospatial technology. Tools like ENVestigator are proving critical for proactive environmental monitoring, allowing us to track groundwater-dependent vegetation and detect changes before they become critical. A big shoutout to the industry, government, and academic partners making this possible. Together, we are driving the future of environmental stewardship! #GeoSpatialTech #EnvironmentalMonitoring #Sustainability #Innovation #DataDrivenDecisions

🎨 Is it abstract art? Or is it an aerial image taken from our near real-time environment monitoring program? We come across some beautiful birds-eye views in our line of work, and this one taken over Minilya in Western Australia is an absolute stunner. This particular image is derived from one of our ENVestigator Tools, which uses remote sensing data to detect and monitor groundwater-dependent vegetation, vegetation species and health. The benefits of ENVestigator: ⏰ Near real-time analysis of satellite imagery 🚨 Early warning of vegetation health decline, with email alerts sent when decline is detected 📍 Improved ground-survey efficiency by prioritising locations to visit 🌏 Decision support from anywhere in the world Thanks to our industry, government and university partners for their role in developing these game-changing tools - Roy Hill, BHP, Rio Tinto, Atlas Iron Pty Ltd, Fortescue, Mineral Resources Limited Find out more about our customised environmental management solutions 👉 https://bit.ly/3XxGCNH #Data #RemoteSensing #Environment #Climate