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In Laurel, Delaware, projects to fight stormwater runoff and shoreline erosion are all part of the bigger picture. Learn how grant money from EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program is helping revitalize downtown Laurel, protect Broad Creek—a Bay tributary—and demonstrating the value of green infrastructure at the same time: https://lnkd.in/eic_w8wt

A few weeks ago we released a blog about our ongoing Livingston Pond E MAGNA Stormpark™ project. It's really great to see a positive response to this project! For those of you who haven't had a chance to read it yet, here are some highlights: - The Livingston Pond E MAGNA Stormpark™️ project is a beautifully designed and highly functional stormwater management system in Northwest Calgary encompassing 500 ha of serviced development area. - This MAGNA Stormpark™ is designed to replace the existing wetland area with a green infrastructure solution to manage the community's stormwater. - MAGNA worked closely with the client to ensure the community's needs were met, one of which is preserving the community's character by prioritizing urban green space. Read more at: https://buff.ly/48HLTr5 #MAGNAEngineering #MAGNAStormpark #Stormwater #StormwaterManagement #NatureBasedInfrastructure #Water #StormwaterSolutions #NatureBasedSolutions #NatureBasedDesign #EngineeredWetlands #Stormpark

Project Highlight: Critical Stormwater Line Rehabilitation with Minimal Community Impact Hinterland Group successfully rehabilitated five 72-inch stormwater conveyance lines in a residential area bordering a canal. While traditional open-cut methods would have blocked the only access road for residents for several weeks, our trenchless lining approach allowed us to complete the work with minimal traffic disruption to the community. This project demonstrates Hinterland Group's commitment to using innovative solutions that maintain essential infrastructure while prioritizing resident accessibility. #savingoursewers #protectingourwaters

Transforming Petane Car Park Our recently completed Petane project addressed chronic water-logging issues that restricted community access. Working closely with Napier City Council our team implemented comprehensive drainage solutions and infrastructure upgrades including: • Installation of new stormwater systems to eliminate flooding issues • Construction of durable all-weather parking facilities • Development of accessible footpaths for improved pedestrian safety • Integration of sustainable drainage design to protect long-term functionality Previously unusable after rain, the space now serves as a reliable year-round community hub. Seeing daily use by families and local groups validates our practical approach to community improvement. Thanks to our team and the local council for their collaboration on this successful project. #civilconstruction #hawkesbay #landdevelopment

Recent report "Untapped Potential: An Assessment of Urban Stormwater Runoff Potential in the United States" in partnership with 2NDNATURE finds urban #StormwaterCapture is underutilized in the United States. Pacific Institute Research Associate and report author Jessica Dery states, "The diverse drivers and regional variability of SCU adoption across the United States emphasize the need for tailored strategies in stormwater management. Our work provides a crucial foundation for communities to understand and harness the potential of stormwater in addressing local water challenges."   The report finds the states with the greatest stormwater runoff potential include #Texas, #Florida, #Georgia, #Louisiana, #Ohio, #Illinois, #NorthCarolina, #Pennsylvania, #California, and #Tennessee. Download the report to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gtaeAarw #RethinkRunoff

Combined $16M in grants have been awarded to 26 land and water conservation projects in Triad, NW NC, according to NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Guilford received most at $2.03M for 5 five projects, Rockingham at $1.97M for 5 projects. https://lnkd.in/gfmT9ix6

Huge, huge news today for a free-flowing Kellogg Creek! Many thanks to the Metro Council, and our partners, Oregon Department of Transportation, American Rivers, City of Milwaukie. Metro Council approves $10 million in grant funding to benefit fish and wildlife and the community near Kellogg Creek in Milwaukie PORTLAND– On Dec. 12 Metro Council unanimously approved $10 million of grant funding to benefit fish and wildlife and strengthen community access to nature near Kellogg Creek in Milwaukie. The Kellogg Creek Restoration project centers around removal of the obsolete Kellogg Dam. The project will also replace the 89-year-old Kellogg Creek Bridge on Highway 99E, as the dam forms part of the bridge's foundation. Removing this barrier and restoring the creek will provide fish access to 17 miles of habitat, create safe passage between downtown Milwaukie and the Willamette River, and allow the City of Milwaukie to create a public natural area where people can recreate and access nearby trails. “Willamette River salmon, steelhead, as well as Pacific lamprey will be top of the list of beneficiaries because this area is vital rearing and migration habitat,” said Neil Schulman, director of the North Clackamas Watersheds Council, one of the agencies heading the project. “So will people who live, work, and go to school in Milwaukie.” Metro Council approved funding for the restoration project through the Large-Scale Community Visions Program at their most recent council meeting on Thursday. The grant program is part of the 2019 parks and nature bond measure approved by voters. Projects funded through this program must be a capital project, devote at least $2 million of that to habitat restoration and engage with historically marginalized communities, among other requirements. “To have that area reestablished as a part of nature that ebbs and flows is going to be healthy for the environment and healthy for us as humans who live next to it,” said Metro Councilor Christine Lewis, who represents District 2 where the project is located. "Projects like Kellogg are complex, and they require an extremely coordinated approach with strong partnerships between the entities that can deliver the project,” McEwan said. This project is also a priority for local tribes, including the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Both tribes participate on the Kellogg Project Technical Advisory Committee. The Large-Scale Community Visions Program offers a unique opportunity for additional funding, as agencies working on this project can leverage the $10 million awarded by Metro to access around $50 million in federal funding. “This Metro funding is absolutely critical to getting a project constructed,” Schulman said. Current plans have construction starting in 2028, with substantive completion by 2030. Kellogg Creek Restoration and Community Enhancement Projectmilwaukieoregon.gov

According to #Smithsonian Magazine, Las Vegas has cracked the #conservation conundrum. A city that gets about 90 percent of its water from the #Colorado River—a dwindling and shared resource—had to make some changes or face dire economic consequences. So 20 years ago, they did. Water management. That’s the trick, they say. The city’s water restrictions have freed up room for growth: Over the past two decades, Southern Nevada added about 750,000 residents while reducing Colorado River water consumption by 31 percent, according to one official. #watersupply #watermanagement Texas 2036 Texas Water Development Board Texas City Management Association Texas Rural Water Association (TRWA) Texas Association of Counties Texas State Utilities, Inc. Here’s how: https://lnkd.in/gEzaBA5y

Unlocking the Secrets: Bringing Lake Michigan Water to Lindenhurst Discover the behind-the-scenes efforts and challenges faced in bringing Lake Michigan water to Lindenhurst. Learn about the allocation process, the role of Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and the impact on the community's water supply. Find out why this solution was necessary due to the drying up of local wells. #LakeMichiganWater #WaterSupply #LindenhurstCommunity #IllinoisWaterResources #AllocationProcess #LocalWells #WaterInfrastructure #SustainableWaterSupply #CommunityDevelopment #WaterManagement

Transforming Milwaukee’s Waterways 🌿 Our AQUALIS Engineering Service Department is thrilled to be included in the 6th-16th Street project, a key initiative in restoring one of the most challenging stretches of the Kinnickinnic River. As the article states: "More than a decade in the making, the 6th to 16th Street project will naturalize the Kinnickinnic River in one of its most dangerous and problematic stretches." This initiative will naturalize the river by replacing its concrete channel with a more sustainable design that improves safety, enhances flood resilience, and restores the native habitat. By integrating AQUALIS sustainable engineering analysis & design services with a focus on ecological health this project helps the community build a safer, more climate resilient future for Milwaukee. Read more about the Kinnickinnic River transformation from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: https://lnkd.in/guHkJzKs Trouble viewing the article? Try this link: https://lnkd.in/g-yruJua #AQUALIS #StormwaterManagement #EnvironmentalEngineering #KinnickinnicRiver #Sustainability #Milwaukee