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Drawing on research from government agencies, civil society organizations, and industry experts, the National Urban Rainwater Harvesting (NURWH) Guidelines provide a practical framework to help towns and cities design their own RWH strategies. Successful implementation relies on understanding local hydrogeology, water use patterns, and the roles of both government bodies and citizens. By following a step-by-step process—from setting city objectives to making legislative changes—urban local bodies can ensure sustainable water management through RWH. Let’s work together to make our cities more water-secure!

🆕 A new report from our team looking at natural infrastructure successes from the City of Nelson, Halifax Regional Municipality, and EPCOR. These jurisdictions have all found their own ways to work with nature to meet infrastructure needs and are leading the way on successful natural infrastructure implementation. Authors: Ashley Rawluk and Josée Méthot.

In this short GeoChat, Amy Woods highlights the benefits of underground stormwater storage vs. conventional ponds! With rising land costs and maintenance challenges, underground chambers and tanks offer developers and project owners a more innovative, long-term solution. 🌿 Watch to learn more about sustainable stormwater management!

💧H2O Minute News💧 Bruk Berhanu, Ph.D., P.E. of Pacific Institute: Assessment quantifies vast potential to capture urban stormwater, volume equivalent to more than 90% of annual municipal and industrial water withdrawals. More: https://lnkd.in/eBekdnj9 Sponsored by 120Water #water #watersolutions #watermanagement #stormwater #stormwatermanagement

It is very rewarding to mediate knowledge co-production workshops proposing solutions for green infrastructure challenges. See what diverse players prioritize for effective management of stormwater ponds in Ontario in my recent paper. https://lnkd.in/gAN_fnxc

It was great to connect with local groundwater users and licence holders last week at workshops in Elliston and Coffin Bay. Our Program Manager Water, Andrew led the workshops to explain the current revision of the water allocation plan and how stakeholders can provide feedback. Also involved in the workshop were representatives from the Department for Environment and Water, involved with groundwater assessment and management, SA Water and Flinders University. There’s still time to have a say about the revision of EP’s water allocation plan, which we maintain to regulate & manage how much water can be taken from prescribed groundwater resources. Full details 👉 https://lnkd.in/g5VZHxyW

Join T&M’s Michael R. Thomas, PE, PMP, LEED AP ND for his presentation, “Tackling Stormwater Volume Under the New Regulations” at the New Jersey Water Environment Association’s (NJWEA) annual conference. Attendees will learn about stormwater volume mitigation design for land development projects under the latest NJDEP Stormwater Management and Flood Hazard Area regulations, how to consider green infrastructure recharge BMPs that reduce project disturbances and environmental impacts, and how to identify critical design constraints that need to be evaluated up front. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/e6edP-Ji 

Climate science informs us that wetland preservation and restoration are important #NatureBasedSolutions to confronting the impacts of climate change. Plants in wetland ecosystems capture (or sequester) large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2). Thus, wetland conservation is critical to maintaining healthy ecosystems where native species can thrive, and wetlands can act like a sponge to help regulate exchanges of greenhouse gases (GHGs) to and from the atmosphere. Healthy ecosystems have a positive impact on human health. 💚 However, as this article for Stormwater Solutions Magazine highlights, wetlands across the United States have historically been developed for farming, roadways, infrastructure, and buildings for the past 200+ years. In the 1970s, new Federal wetland regulation started to impact land development activity, slowly gaining traction in the late 1980s and the 1990s, making it difficult to select a site and permit a design. As the article points out, wetland consideration is highly relevant (we'd add "critical") in land site assessment and selection. ⚠ From the article: "For every project with potential wetlands impacts, following these best management practices, including working with experienced wetlands scientists who have local knowledge, can help your project head off wetland-related cost and schedule issues." 💡 Reposting the linked article below, shared courtesy of Terracon.

Have you seen our newest case study highlighting Patchogue's Path to Environmental and Economic Revival? Our cost-effective ALL-TERRAIN™ system was used to upgrade the in-place failing wastewater infrastructure, all without any major disruptions to the community or the environment. Read the full story and watch both parts of the video case study here: https://lnkd.in/ePTszsJi

💧 In the Journal of the New England Water Works Association article "Coupling Quantity, Conservation, and Habitat through WSOne - An Integrated Reservoir Model," Weston & Sampson introduces a novel web-based multi-reservoir model called WSOne. Developed for Peabody, Massachusetts, this tool forecasts future water levels and potential failures in the city’s drinking water reservoirs. It assesses the impacts of #climatechange, demand trends, and regulatory changes on water supply systems. The model can evaluate the cost-effectiveness of #capitalimprovements and various management strategies, offering a real-time look at reservoir and watershed conditions. With the ability to predict reservoir failures 12 months ahead, it guides cities in making informed decisions to mitigate risks through six different management strategies, balancing costs against the need to secure water supply infrastructure's future. Learn more about how this Integrated Reservoir Model and web-based tool can equip cities to navigate water management challenges, and ensure long-term viability amidst climate uncertainties. 💦🌐 #WaterManagement #Sustainability #Resilience 🔗 Read the full article for in-depth insights! https://lnkd.in/eiSPYj8G Andrew Walker, PH-SW, CFM, Michael Kastanotis, Cassandra Albrecht, E.I.T., William Paulitz