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WATER RESOURCES
Freese and Nichols Wins Excellence Award for Innovative Flood Planning
Freese and Nichols is part of a team that has completed Regional Flood Plans (RFPs) for 15 total regions state-wide on a compressed timeframe during the COVID-19 pandemic. This brand-new process for the State of Texas encompassed a complexity and depth of data gathering, assessment and reporting that has never been navigated.
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LiDAR Offers Increased Accuracy, Safety to Structure Condition Assessments
Freese and Nichols has added the use of LiDAR technology for conducting structural condition assessments on lift stations, wet wells and wastewater conveyance facilities– projects that are routinely expensive and time-consuming for water utilities and dangerous for inspectors.
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Viraj deSilva
Federal PFAS Regulatory Changes: What Water Systems Should Know — And Do
The EPA is proposing to limit fewer PFAS contaminants and extend the compliance deadline. Learn how Freese and Nichols can help with your treatment solutions.
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Preparing for the 2025 Hurricane Season: Considerations for Planners, Engineers and Emergency Managers
In 2025, twenty years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, we encourage emergency preparedness teams to review predictions for a severe upcoming hurricane season and take steps now to influence how well their communities can withstand impending storms.
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Getting the Best Value Out of Your Transmission System
Freese and Nichols empowers utilities to optimize water conveyance projects through value-based design, for cost efficiency, system reliability and long-term performance. Strategic planning and bid structuring help municipalities maximize investment while delivering sustainable infrastructure.
Learn MoreBois d’Arc Lake Receives Excellence Award from U.S. Society on Dams
The dam that created Bois d’Arc Lake is a key component of a crucial water supply system serving more than 2 million North Texas Municipal Water District customers.
Learn MoreACEC Texas Honors Construction Management of Extensive Dallas Treatment Upgrades
More than 24 water quality projects at multiple treatment plants have added resilience to the system’s infrastructure.
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Supporting Dam Operation Permit Renewals
Freese and Nichols provides comprehensive support to dam owners, ensuring compliance with Arkansas’ dam safety regulations under Title 15. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture oversees this process, requiring non-federal dam owners to renew permits through a phased approach.
Learn MoreJulie Huerta
Nick Claudio
Strengthening Cybersecurity for Your AWIA Risk and Resilience Assessment
Learn how our water and wastewater can help with AWIA updates, particularly cybersecurity improvements.
Learn MoreHarris County Pipeline Project Wins National Underground Infrastructure Award
Innovative design on a surface water supply line through an urban corridor is helping West Harris County Regional Water Authority comply with their mandate to achieve 60% surface water by 2025.
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Update on State Water Funds
Federal funding extensions for Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds unlock new opportunities for low-interest loans to tackle water and wastewater infrastructure needs. Our team is ready to help navigate these programs to make vital projects a reality.
Learn MoreJulie Huerta
Helping Our Clients With AWIA Risk and Emergency Updates
Learn how our nationwide team of water and wastewater engineers can help with risk, resilience and emergency updates and EPA audits of your plans.
Learn MoreGreg Simmons
Nature-Based Solutions: Transforming Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future
Over the past two decades, the integration of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) into infrastructure projects has gained momentum, addressing challenges like intense rain events, water quality, and supply issues. Despite the recognized benefits, local governments often struggle to implement NBS. Freese and Nichols’ project-based experience and strategies offer a practical path forward.
Learn MoreWe’ve found that our focus on quality and continuous improvement provides a natural incubator for innovation. Our level of innovation in our project work, client programs and internal processes helps our clients solve their business needs. We see the impact of these innovative techniques through our high client satisfaction scores, repeat business, and our many project awards.
Featured Authors
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Wendy Bonneau
Urban Planning + Design Practice Leader
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Craig Wells
Client Services Leader
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Nina Reins
Water Resources Engineer
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David Jackson
Water and Wastewater Treatment Practice Leader
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Adam Conner
Hydrologist