Coastal Resiliency: Rebuilding Critical Marshes in Louisiana
Coastal marshes are critical to Louisianans’ way of life: generating commercial fishing jobs, providing public recreation areas and shielding communities from storm surge. To protect lives and livelihoods, Freese and Nichols is working with Jefferson Parish to design a 600-acre marsh terrace field in the open waters of Upper Barataria Basin. This will improve coastal resiliency in an area with the highest rate of land loss in Louisiana.
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TWDB Opens Annual Water and Wastewater Funding Opportunities
The Texas Water Development Board has unveiled more funding to support communities in financing their water-related infrastructure projects. Deadlines are in February, March and April. Learn how Freese and Nichols can help.
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What to Know About the TWDB’s Proposed FIF Intended Use Plan
The Texas Water Development Board has posted a Request for Public Comment on the proposed SFY24-25 Flood Infrastructure Fund Intended Use Plan. Learn more about next steps for municipalities, including what to do for January 2024.
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John Wolfhope
Dam Owners Can Benefit From Major Infusions of Federal Funding
Dam owners and state safety regulators can tap a major infusion of federal funding for repairs, rehabilitation and removals. Deadlines are in December and February. Learn how Freese and Nichols can help.
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New Asset Management Requirements: How Georgia Water Utilities Can Comply with EPD
Georgia water utilities that serve more than 3,300 people and are seeking new drinking water permit requests or renewals must provide a water asset management plan, according to a new requirement adopted by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD).
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Julie Huerta
What Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements Mean for Water Utilities
The EPA has proposed a rule for water utilities to replace all lead pipes within 10 years. Learn how Freese and Nichols can help you with compliance.
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PFAS Technology Study Promises to Benefit Water Utilities at Military Base and Beyond
Freese and Nichols is working with Columbus Water Works on a multi-phase approach to treat PFAS in the drinking water at Fort Moore, Georgia.
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Annie Vest
What FEMA Funding Program Should I Apply For?
Every year, communities across the nation eagerly await the announcement of the funding available for FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) programs. Since the release of the BRIC and FMA funding details, we’ve been receiving a steady stream of calls with various questions – both from within our organization and from client communities. We have answers to your questions.
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Video: Treatment Plant Expansion Meets College Station’s Growing Needs
The expansion more than doubles the plant’s existing capacity to serve the City’s growing needs, and its cutting-edge technology minimizes the impact on the public, including odor removal.
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David Jackson
Deadlines to Act on PFAS Settlements: What Water Utilities Need to Know
Public water systems that want to opt out of proposed PFAS litigation settlements face December deadlines. Learn more and see how Freese and Nichols can help you with PFAS management.
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Innovative Bioengineering Stabilizes Riverbank and Protects Winston-Salem’s Water Supply
This innovative solution not only preserved the dam’s integrity but also ensured the continuation of vital services to the community, demonstrating a practical application of sustainable engineering.
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Affordable Flood-Proofing and a Bonus Neighborhood Park
A comprehensive study for the City of Irving, Texas, helped identify innovative opportunities for improving an urban creek’s drainage and adding a pond with shaded trails.
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Wendy Shabay Bonneau
Urban Planner
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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
