Throughout time the Mississippi River has always shifted its path to the Gulf of Mexico. When it threatened to jump course to the Atchafalaya River, the Old River Control Structure was built in Louisiana. This infrastructure keeps the Mississippi on its present course past New Orleans and prevents a shift,…
Mollicy Farms is the largest ever floodplain reconnection and reforestation project in the Mississippi River basin. Levees were breached so floodwaters from the Ouachita River can enter the 25 square mile area to reduce downstream floods, filter pollution, and provide habitat. Mississippi By Nature series supported by the Walton Family…
This massive, high-tech physical model of the lower Mississippi River allows scientists and students to test the impacts of projects on water and land along 190 miles of the river in Louisiana. Housed at Louisiana State University, it can simulate 50 years in just a few days and provide critical…
Gulf Corps is a workforce development program, with young adults getting experience in conservation and often entering environmental jobs. Projects can involve public access to nature, like this one in Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana Series supported by Walton Family Foundation and outfitted by Patagonia #water #watersolutions #watermanagement…
The indigenous people of Houma Nation live at the edge in coastal Louisiana. Their homes are increasingly threatened by encroaching waters and disappearing lands. Authentic consultation must be part of solutions, whether it involves nature based projects, traditional infrastructure, or relocation. Mississippi By Nature series supported by the Walton Family…
How can lost land be regrown on the Louisiana coast? By letting the Mississippi River do what it did before levees - flow into areas and deposit sediment. Construction is underway on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion, a unprecedented project in the world. It will be a massive engineering structure but…
Mississippi By Nature This new series will explore the use of nature based solutions to help the iconic river and its communities, from the mouth in Louisiana to its source in Minnesota. The Mississippi is 2,440 miles long, has a watershed of 1.2 million square miles, and drains 40 percent…
Growing up with a strong fear of water doesn’t typically lead someone to a career in coastal issues. However, after grappling with this fear during childhood in India, Vidya Balasubramanyam found the courage to pursue a career in coastal resilience and environmental advocacy in the U.S. In this episode, Vidya…
The Kaweah Oaks Preserve in California's San Joaquin Valley is an example of multi-benefit land repurposing. It used to be unproductive agriculture land. It was reshaped to capture water and recharge groundwater. The land now also provides wildlife habitat and offer recreation and education for the local community. #water #watersolutions…
Should there be a human right to water? Let's ask Dr Aqua, our AI-generated expert. Her answer is an unequivocal yes. Because it is necessary for life and such recognition mandates that governments provide equitable access and drives policy, innovation, and cooperation. #water #watersolutions #wateraccess #watermanagement #humanrights #SDG6 #AI #aigenerated…
💧H2O Minute News💧 Alaina Harkness of Current: The Chicago-based water innovation hub has been awarded up to $160 million over 10 years from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop and grow a water-focused innovation engine in the Great Lakes region. More: https://lnkd.in/ghnrGm66 #water #watersolutions #waterinnovation #watertechnology #watermanagement #waterinfrastructure #chicago…
💧H2O INTRO 🤝 sTo Len sTo is an artist based in New York City who used a rowboat to create prints from the city's sewer overflows. He was also an artist-in-residence at Alexandria Renew and NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) where he helped the public better understand their work. Learn…
Sustainability is now a pivotal concern in the realm of corporate responsibility, pushing companies to integrate environmentally beneficial practices into their core strategies. This shift is particularly evident in the growing focus on water stewardship and the adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, highlighting how businesses are increasingly…
💧H2O Minute News💧 Larry Levine of NRDC: A new tool allows water utilities to quantity the business case for affordability programs by modeling the financial impacts on the utility of offering low-income discounts. Learn more: https://nrdc.org/bio/larry-levine/new-tool-water-utilities-business-case-affordability Sponsored by 120Water: https://120water.com #water #watermanagement #watersolutions #affordability
💧 H2O INTRO 🤝 Meet Andrea Suarez Abastida of North Miami Beach Water Andrea is leading the utility's replacement of aging infrastructure including updating the lime softening system that she credits with their great tasting drinking water. She's also an alum of the Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment…
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) has consistently defied conventions in the use of social media by a water utility. Their approach combines humor and human connection to foster relationships within the community. During the last holiday season, they took their efforts a step further by encouraging people to…
As part of transforming his Tucson neighborhood with green infrastructure , Brad Lancaster cut out curbs to allow stormwater to flow into tree basins. The trees in these basins grow twice as fast and provide shade, wildlife habitat, and beauty in the desert city. Take a tour of rainwater harvesting…
Do I need a water filter at home? We asked Dr Aqua, our AI-generated expert. ➡️ check your utility's Consumer Confidence Report ➡️ if on a well, get it tested at least annually ➡️ use a filter if any harmful substances present ➡️ pick the appropriate type of filter What…
Tony Parrott of Louisville MSD: The utility has finished building the infrastructure to keep 6 billion gallons of sewer overflows out of the Ohio River. They are also working on flood control and asset management projects with the help of integrated planning. More: https://lnkd.in/efmaapM4 Sponsored by 120Water: https://120water.com #water #watersolutions…
Plant the rain That is what Brad Lancaster does at his Tucson house. The roof captures rain for all his personal needs and a reshaped landscape waters plants for food, shade, and wildlife. Watch a tour: https://bit.ly/RainharvestHouse #podcast: https://bit.ly/TucsonReuse #water #rainwaterharvesting #rainwater
💧H2O INTRO 🤝 Meet Timothy Alston of Gary Sanitary District Tim helped create a survey of workplace culture at his utility and then make improvements, particularly for benefit the operators and maintenance staff. He’s also an alum of Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment WILD program. #water #watersolutions #watermanagement…
Due to overuse and mismanagement of water, the Santa Cruz River in Tucson was dry for decades. Then a program began to discharge treated wastewater into the riverbed. Now it flows again in some sections, bringing back habitat and wildlife and recharging groundwater, says Luke Cole of the Sonoran Institute.…
