stormwater management Archives

Communities nationwide planning disaster preparedness, sustainability projects

As government leaders prepare for even more disasters, there are hundreds of disaster preparedness and sustainability projects throughout America already underway or almost ready to launch.

Jerrod Kingery

Austin Airport embarks on $4 billion expansion project

The program includes numerous projects designed to help the airport, which has regularly broken passenger records, meet the needs of the growing Central Texas region.

Pete Hahnloser

FEMA selecting $715 million in projects for reducing flood damage

FEMA says flooding is already the most costly and frequent disaster in the U.S., and climate change is only making it worse.

Brady Pieper

Florida investing nearly $20 million into PortMiami climate resilience project

This grant will support the construction of a new elevated Berth 10 bulkhead system aimed at shielding the port’s uplands from flooding and damage caused by rising sea levels.

Mary Scott Nabers

Water, water everywhere…and upgrades are rampant

Projects to expand and improve water systems will result in high demand for contractors throughout America for at least another two years.

Pete Hahnloser

Washington state announces $175 million in grants and loans for local infrastructure

These grants and loans will aid public water, sewer and stormwater systems, as well as roads, streets and bridges.

Keaton Peters

Chesapeake Bay conservation efforts receiving $23.8 million boost from the EPA

The Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program has been quietly working to restore the bay's ecosystem for over two decades.

Keaton Peters

Water infrastructure needs $1.2 trillion investment over next two decades, studies find

Top priorities identified for investment include replacing outdated wastewater treatment facilities, upgrading drinking water distribution networks, and removing lead service lines.

Mary Scott Nabers

Federal sustainable construction projects will soon launch in many states

Billions in funding are currently available for sustainable projects, and more could be allocated soon because Congress is focused on maintaining public assets.

Brady Pieper

Virginia county adopts $5.2 billion infrastructure plan

Plan focuses on infrastructure, environmental resilience, parks, transportation, stormwater management and utility initiatives

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