Media Type: Blog Posts

Jeremy Rice

Bringing Flood Modeling to Life Through HEC-RAS 2D Training

Freese and Nichols partners with public agencies and communities to deliver real-world flood modeling that supports confident, informed decisions. With deep expertise in hydraulic modeling, the firm helps clients develop, review and interpret models to ensure reliable results and clear understanding of limitations.

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Kate Burum
Mark Evans

Route 66 Grant Fuels El Reno Downtown Revitalization

The City of El Reno transformed adopted plans and local vision into a grant-ready project that advances downtown revitalization and strengthens the community’s role ahead of the Route 66 Centennial.

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Kate Burum
Mark Evans

Fort Worth Gets $90 Million in State Funding for Flood Mitigation

With state funding secured, Fort Worth is moving ahead with flood mitigation improvements along Upper Lebow Creek that have been decades in the making. The project will provide lasting protection and new community value in a high-risk flood area.

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Kate Burum
Mark Evans

2026 Deadlines Approaching for TWDB Funding Pre-Applications

The Texas Water Development Board is accepting preliminary submissions for multiple funding programs that support water and wastewater infrastructure needs. Utilities may apply for planning, design and construction assistance through several state and federal programs.

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Jessica Brown
Melissa Brunger

What cities should know about Texas impact fee changes

Growing cities that charge fees to help fund infrastructure for new developments must incorporate additional public notices, a third-party audit and other requirements into their plans and processes.

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Mark Evans
Kate Burum

Irving Secures $115 Million in State Funding for West Irving Creek Flood Project

The City of Irving secured $115 million in state funding to advance all phases of the West Irving Creek flood mitigation project, its top drainage priority.
Freese and Nichols partnered with the City to develop a strategic funding approach and guide competitive applications.

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Julie Huerta
Koby Boman
Radha Jagwani

Lead and Copper Rule Compliance Countdown: Strategic Planning for 2027 Deadline

Planning and acting now will allow water utilities to be ready to meet the next round of compliance deadlines in 2027 — and Freese and Nichols can help.

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Tanu Kulkarni Highlights Collaboration in Water Modeling for Journal AWWA

Freese and Nichols’ Tanu Kulkarni shares insights in the AWWA Journal on how teamwork and sound data practices can make water distribution modeling more precise, practical, and impactful for infrastructure planning.

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Mark Evans
Kate Burum

Annual Funding Opportunities for Texas Water and Wastewater Projects

TWDB will soon open applications for state funding that supports the planning, design and construction of water infrastructure across Texas. Learn how Freese and Nichols can help you identify the best opportunities and prepare competitive applications.

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Mallory Scates Co-Authors National Technical Brief on Autonomous Vehicles

Mallory Scates has co-authored a technical brief for ITE on the increasing use of autonomous vehicles and broader impacts on society and the economy.

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David Jackson
Viraj deSilva

How Water Systems Can Navigate the Uncertain PFAS Regulatory Landscape

Even with litigation and government shutdown turmoil, water systems remain bound by new federal PFAS limits and compliance deadlines put forth in 2024 unless other definitive direction emerges.

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Integrated Planning for Midwest City’s Future

Midwest City is shaping its future through three coordinated planning efforts: a Wastewater Master Plan, a Stormwater Master Plan and a Comprehensive Plan. This integrated effort represents the wave of the future in water planning, addressing infrastructure, resilience, and growth together to build a stronger, more connected community.

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