Understanding TWDB’s 2026-27 Flood Infrastructure Funding Plan for Texas
The Texas Water Development Board has released its Draft 2026–2027 Flood Infrastructure Fund plan, offering ~$312 million for flood mitigation projects statewide. Learn what steps to take to position projects for funding eligibility.
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New Water Treatment Plant Designed for Chickasha’s Long-Term Future
The City of Chickasha, Oklahoma is investing in its future with a new water treatment plant designed to deliver reliable, high-quality water for generations to come. The modern, expandable facility will strengthen system resilience, support community growth and provide long-term operational flexibility.
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Chris Bosco
How Freese and Nichols Is Keeping Pace with AI
Freese and Nichols is focusing on practical applications of AI that enhance decision-making, efficiency and service quality while keeping human judgment at the center.
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James Naylor
David Jackson
EPA’s Fresh Focus on Water Reuse Can Help Boost Supplies
With a new federal emphasis on water reuse, utilities can help maximize their supplies by integrating reuse into their planning, identifying potential new reuse customers and addressing treatment gaps where big industries produce increasing amounts of used water. Learn how Freese and Nichols can assist these efforts.
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Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Advances Improvements Along Key Oklahoma City Corridor
Ongoing improvements along one of Oklahoma City’s busiest corridors are increasing capacity, enhancing safety and supporting regional growth. Strong collaboration and performance continue to drive more complex work along the John Kilpatrick Turnpike.
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Kate Burum
Mark Evans
Prepare Now for FEMA’s 2026 BRIC Funding Opportunity
The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program funding will soon open and support projects that help communities prepare for, reduce impacts from and recover more quickly after disasters.
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James Naylor
New Water Contaminant List: What Utilities Should Know — and How to Prepare
Learn more about the EPA’s latest signal about the potential direction of drinking water research and regulation — and how Freese and Nichols can help navigate expectations.
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Large Georgia Water Supplier Refines Organizational Goals with Transparency and Stakeholder Input
This award-winning project provides improved and objective operational goals, aligning CCMWA’s internal focuses with customer needs and cost expectations.
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Dunwoody Park Stream Restoration Honored for Environmental Stewardship
For their thoughtful, innovative approach, the City of Dunwoody, Lowe Engineers and Freese and Nichols received a State Award in the Environmental category for the Dunwoody Nature Center Improvements project at the 2026 American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia Engineering Excellence Awards.
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Forward-thinking Fort Benning PFAS Study Honored by ACEC Georgia
Large-scale research provided valuable new insights on protecting public health from water contaminants.
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How Staff Augmentation Strengthens Public Infrastructure Delivery
Public agencies facing rapid growth need more than additional staff. They need trusted partners who can strengthen delivery from the inside. See how strategic staff augmentation supports long-term infrastructure success.
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WaterSMART Grant Applications Due in June/July
Drought Response, Small-Scale Water Efficiency and Applied Science grants support water resilience and supply management efforts.
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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/Wastewater Treatment Practice Leader
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Adam Conner
Hydrologist