Milwaukee faces a significant challenge with 70,000 lead service lines. In response, the city has implemented a replacement program initiated by an ordinance in 2017. This initiative leverages federal funding to focus on disadvantaged communities, with an emphasis on neighborhoods identified as most in need through an area deprivation index.…
Dr. Sanjiv Sinha, CEO of CIS, discusses the critical importance of urban resilience and how CIS is building climate adaptation solutions in communities across the U.S. Sinha explains that urban resilience involves preparing cities to withstand shocks from natural disasters, economic fluctuations, and social challenges, with a particular focus on…
Milwaukee is tackling the challenge of urban stormwater management through an innovative community-based public-private partnership. The Fresh Coast Protection Partnership is expanding green infrastructure, enhancing neighborhood quality, and developing the local workforce. In this episode, Bre Plier from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and Kurt Farrell of CIS delve into…
Developing and recognizing emerging leaders in the water sector is crucial for addressing current and future challenges. The WaterNow Alliance’s Emerging Leaders program plays a vital role in this effort by identifying and supporting professionals who are driving positive change in their communities. This episode presents brief interviews with the…
In this video, we explore how OpenET is transforming water management in agriculture. OpenET provides crucial data that helps farmers match irrigation precisely to crop demand, set effective conservation targets, and assess the outcomes of water-saving strategies. With water scarcity becoming more frequent, particularly in regions like the Colorado Basin,…
Doug Kinard is drinking water director for South Carolina. He says the state was able to quickly go from 250,000 to 2.5 million people served by systems optimized to prevent waterborne disease using the Surface Water Treatment Rule and Area-Wide Optimization Program. #SDWA50 a collaboration with Association of State Drinking…
💧H2O Intro🤝Meet Rosie Nogle, Principal Sanitary Engineer at Buffalo Sewer Authority. As part of rethinking Buffalo's long-term control plan for combined sewer overflows, Rosie is particularly focused on engaging community members and implementing changes that will directly benefit them. She is also an alum of the Duke University Nicholas School…
Managing water resources effectively is crucial, especially in regions facing scarcity and drought. The OpenET platform, developed through collaboration between NASA, the Environmental Defense Fund, and other partners, offers a groundbreaking solution by leveraging satellite data to measure evapotranspiration. In this episode, we hear from Forrest Melton of NASA and…
In Clarksdale, Mississippi, the Quapaw Canoe Company, puts incredible craftsmanship behind their 30-foot canoes designed for navigating the Mississippi River. Discover the meticulous process of building these durable vessels, from milling and routing the wood to fiberglass finishing. Learn about the Rivergator series, a six-year project detailing everything adventurers need…
Consumer products can be made without harmful PFAS chemicals. Patagonia has pioneered a PFAS-free water repellent used in their innovative Slate Sky Jacket, which is featured in this video. We tested the jacket during our Mississippi River journey, braving windy and wet conditions. The Slate Sky Jacket not only keeps…
Education of the next generation is key for ocean conservation. That's why the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation introduces students to the network of protected underwater places, whether through lessons plans, field trips, or other activities. Episode at https://lnkd.in/efcThnXi From a conversation at the Reservoir Center for Water Solutions #ocean #oceanconservation…
💧H2O Minute News⏰ Marissa Jablonski of Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin: A unique partnership with Jacobs and University of Wisconsin Oshkosh trains students to work with water systems on lead service line inventories and helps Wisconsin meet the Lead and Copper Rule inventory deadline of Oct 16. H2O Minute News is…
On Innovation... Jo Burgess of Isle Utilities: Innovation doesn't just have be about technology. It includes new and better methods for getting results. She also sees an exciting and impactful shift to innovating to solve specific problems in a way that works for the people that need it. From a…
The National Marine Sanctuary system is a network of underwater parks encompassing more than 620,000 square miles of protected ocean and Great Lakes waters, says Shannon Colbert of @marinesanctuary. Episode at https://bit.ly/SanctuaryFound From a conversation at the Reservoir Center in Washington DC. #MarineSanctuary #OceanConservation #GreatLakes #UnderwaterParks #ProtectedWaters #NationalParks #MarineLife #ConservationEfforts…
💧H2O Minute News⏰ Marissa Jablonski of Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin: A unique partnership with Jacobs and University of Wisconsin Oshkosh trains students to work with water systems on lead service line inventories and helps Wisconsin meet the Lead and Copper Rule inventory deadline of Oct 16. H2O Minute News is…
How can land be restored on the Louisiana coast? The answer lies in harnessing the natural force of the Mississippi River. By allowing the river to overflow into designated areas and deposit sediment, lost land can be rebuilt. The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion is a massive engineering project that utilizes this…
Marine conservation and the preservation of the U.S.'s most cherished underwater environments are critically important issues. National Marine Sanctuaries provide a solution by protecting these vital ecosystems. Shannon Colbert of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation shares insights into the significance of these sanctuaries, which range from vibrant kelp forests and…
Milwaukee is expanding its use of green infrastructure with the Fresh Coast Protection Partnership, a community-based public-private partnership between the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and CIS. After three years of construction, sites across the city will capture 11 million gallons of stormwater while developing a local workforce and improving neighborhoods.…
Milwaukee has 65,000 lead lines. Since a city ordinance requiring removal in 2017, Milwaukee Water Works is accelerating the pace to replace 3,500 lines per year. The city is also targeting neighborhoods most in need, tapping into federal funds so that homeowners pay nothing, and supporting the local workforce. #LeadLineReplacement…
Ben Montross is drinking water manager for Vermont. He says the federal standards provided under the Safe Drinking Water Act are critical for a small, less resourced state like Vermont, which would struggle to establish them alone. He also credits SDWA with helping to protect Lake Champlain. SDWA50 is a…
💧H2O INTRO🤝Johnny Pujol of SimpleLab, Inc. He believes that in this era of intense water monitoring, it's vital that the process of sending samples to a lab is easy, efficient, and modern. Johnny also says that being in a group of like-minded organizations, like he is with Spring Point Partners'…
