WASHINGTON—U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced the immediate availability of $1 million in Emergency Relief (ER) funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to stabilize and repair roads damaged by heavy rains on federal lands…
In Cities, Flooding and Rainfall Extremes to Rise as Climate Changes
Cities face harsher, more concentrated rainfall as climate change not only intensifies storms, but draws them into narrower bands of more intense downpours,…
Floods and Coastal Erosion May Expose Contents of UK Landfills, Study Finds
The contents of historic coastal landfill sites could pose a significant environmental threat if they erode, according to a new study from Queen Mary…
The EPA Proposes Updated Rules for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities
Stormwater discharges from construction activities can significantly impact water quality. As stormwater flows over a construction site, it can pick up pollutants like sediment, debris, and chemicals and transport them to nearby storm sewer systems or directly…
Woolpert Contracts with Gwinnett County on $4.5M Sewer, Stormwater Inspection Project
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga.—Woolpert has been awarded a sewer and stormwater assessment project by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners for the Department of Water Resources. The annual contract is valued at $2.9 million for Section B (sewer) and $1.6…
USGS Crews Measure Flooding in Central and Southeast Texas
U.S. Geological Survey field crews are measuring flooding in parts of central and southeast Texas following intense rainfall. Record rains have led to significant flooding around the Houston area, causing fatalities and more than 1,000 high-water rescues.…
InfoSWMM Sustain Generation V2.0 Delivers Significant Advancements for Comprehensive Urban Stormwater Treatment and Analysis
Broomfield, Colo., April 12, 2016 — Innovyze, a leading global innovator of business analytics software and technologies for smart wet infrastructure, today announced worldwide availability of the V2.0 Generation of its industry-leading InfoSWMM Sustain…
USDA Invests $103 Million to Improve Critical Infrastructure in 19 States
WASHINGTON—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $103 million in post-disaster recovery and the rehabilitation of aging dams in 19 States. "The Emergency Watershed Protection program…
Miami-Dade County Partners to Use Natural Infrastructure to Improve Resilience
MIAMI, Fla.—In an effort to find smart solutions for sea-level rise, storms, floods and other climate impacts in South Florida, The Nature Conservancy announced several new partnerships and two demonstration projects in Miami-Dade County to highlight and…
Caltrans Launches New Stormwater Pollution Prevention Campaign
SACRAMENTO—Caltrans today unveiled its new stormwater public education and outreach campaign “Protect Every Drop” to educate Californians about the sources and pathways of stormwater pollution, and encourage motorists to reduce the pollutants that affect…
