Media Type: Insights
Jim Keith
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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Clay Herndon
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.
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Greg Simmons
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.
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Julie 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.
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Kate Burum
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.
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Julie 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.
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Greg 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.
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Kate Burum
New Year, New Funding Goals
For 2025, it’s crucial to update your registrations on Sam.Gov and Grants.Gov to ensure eligibility for federal funding. This will help you stay prepared for future funding opportunities.
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Kate Burum
Navigating Funding Registrations
President Trump’s recent executive orders aim to limit federal spending, pausing funds from the IIJA and IRA, which has led to legal challenges and temporary restraining orders. Freese and Nichols is closely monitoring these developments to help our clients navigate federal funding challenges and ensure their projects continue smoothly. We’re here to assist with any questions and provide guidance on current and future funding implications.
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Julie Huerta
Koby Boman
Viraj deSilva
PFAS Monitoring: How Can Water Systems Meet the Requirements?
As public water systems face several PFAS monitoring deadlines over the next five years, our team can help with sorting through and complying with the requirements.
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Jimmy Gibson
Charles Gaddy
PFAS Sampling: Guidance for Getting Accurate Test Results
Learn how Freese and Nichols can help with PFAS water sample collection protocols and with conducting sampling.
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Ryan Deal, CPESC, GIT
MS4 General Permit Renewal: Compliance, Deadlines and Resources
Learn how Freese and Nichols can help with your small municipal separate storm sewer system general permit renewal to meet EPA stormwater quality protection mandates.
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