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🚰 Excited to share my recent presentation titled "Regional Water Distribution Models: What, Why, and How?"🌍💧 Last month, I had the opportunity to present at the American Water Works Association webinar on Regional Modeling. This webinar was based on insightful discussions from the #ACE23 in Toronto, where the conversation about the definition of regional water distribution models began. The definition of regional models will be the cover story in the July/August issue of the Journal of AWWA. #WaterManagement #WaterDistribution

Brackish groundwater and seawater are largely untapped water sources with great potential. Moderator Tom Pankratz, Global Water Intelligence (GWI), and panelists Charles Ortiz, P.E., Laguna Madre Water District; Art Ruiz, El Paso Water; Shane Walker, Ph.D., P.E., Texas Tech University, examine the role of desal in Texas’ water future at the Water for Texas 2025 conference. #TxWater #WaterforTX2025

Graphics like this one help communicate the findings from the pivotal Comprehensive Evaluation of System Response (CESR) report. Water quality improvements to shallow water habitats can open new opportunities for living resource abundance, although results may not be immediately apparent. Find more engaging graphics and major findings in the new 12-page CESR Report in Brief: https://lnkd.in/gRWfyvkX

Discover how AquaticPollutants and the TransNet project are shaping the future of #water research in this article by Water JPI, one of the Joint Programming Initiatives of #AquaticPollutants. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eH6fwNSd

📢 Excited to share that our paper on a new resilience metric using Signal Temporal Logic (STL) has been published in Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology (2024)! 🎉 📄 DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00649F This work demonstrates, for the first time, the development of a logic framework using STL specifications. This provides the foundation for a general method that enables water companies to track the robustness and resilience of their wastewater facilities. I am incredibly grateful to have collaborated with amazing co-authors: Ben Wooding, Sadegh Soudjani, Russell Davenport, and would like to extend my thanks to the CDT WIRe for their support in making this research possible. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any question! #resilience #wastewater #PhD

We are thrilled to announce the Call for Abstracts for the 6th edition of MuniCon, the premier conference for municipal stormwater professionals. MuniCon has grown into a must-attend event, bringing together hundreds of stormwater professionals, researchers, and industry leaders to explore innovative solutions, share lessons learned, and advance stormwater management practices. Over the years, MuniCon has become a cornerstone for the stormwater community, featuring an impressive array of presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities. Since its beginning, MuniCon has hosted over 2100 attendees, 180 presentations, and 400 presenters. MuniCon 2025 promises to be our most impactful conference yet, and we’re excited to welcome you to join us and help address the most pressing issues in stormwater management. Why Submit an Abstract? This is your opportunity to share your work with attendees from around the country! We encourage you to submit abstracts that highlight innovation, share case studies, and present lessons learned. By participating, you will: •             Profile Your Work: Present your research or project to a wide audience of stormwater professionals. •             Expand Your Network: Connect with hundreds of water professionals and exhibiting companies, opening doors to new collaborations and opportunities. •             Enhance Your Professional Experience: Lead the conversation in stormwater management and contribute to the future of the industry. As a token of our appreciation, the lead presenter of each selected abstract will receive complimentary registration for MuniCon 2025, with a second presenter eligible for a discounted registration fee. How to Submit Submitting your abstract is easy. Simply review the list of priority topics and instructions in the attached document and submit your proposal by October 31, 2024. The evaluation and selection process will take place in November-December 2024, with notifications sent out by January 15, 2025. Please ensure your presentation materials are ready for electronic submission by May 19-20, 2025. For detailed submission guidelines and key dates, visit our MuniCon 2025 page and check out the MuniCon 2023 archive for inspiration from past conferences. For any questions or assistance, please feel free to contact Laurie Larson-Pugh at [laurie.larson-pugh@wsu.edu]. We can’t wait to see your submissions and look forward to your contributions to what promises to be an exceptional MuniCon 2025! The MuniCon Planning Team and MuniCon Manager

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Excited to share that my research paper, “Identification of District-Metered Areas in Water Distribution Systems: A Review,” has been accepted for publication in a Springer chapter book! 📘 This work delves into strategies for optimizing water distribution systems by implementing district-metered areas, a step toward smarter and more resilient infrastructure. You can read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/gRhRHsqS #Research #Springer #WaterDistribution #CivilEngineering #SmartWaterSystems

🖥️📈 Fresh off the press: Regional Modeling Definition 🌍📚 I am happy to share our latest article on regional distribution system modeling, featured as the cover story of the most recent issue of the American Water Works Association Journal. We propose the following definition for regional water models: “A regional water distribution system model serves multiple, connected, independent distribution systems.” A big shoutout to Nima Najafi, Heather Ripley, Matt Huang, and Brian Skeens for providing great examples of diverse regional models that illuminate the definition.    #water #WaterIndustry 

#NowReading Six synergies to consider for groundwater governance New IFPRI blog by Ruth Meinzen-Dick and Bryan Bruns. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/esMUNear CGIAR #GroundwaterGovernance