MWRD Green Infrastructure Guide for Resilient Neighborhoods

Very honored to be involved with this video project that captures the Town’s new partnership with VAW. Since the purchase of our Water and Wastewater facilities, VAW has significantly increased the infrastructure for better water quality and sewer services to our Town.

Long-term infrastructure challenges require long-term thinking. Recent discussions around water system capacity in Waterloo Region highlight the importance of experience, sequencing, and coordination in planning decisions. Infrastructure investment and planning processes must remain aligned to support predictable outcomes for communities and municipalities alike. At Urban Initiatives, we focus on practical planning that supports readiness over time. Continuing technical and policy work in parallel with infrastructure investment helps ensure communities remain prepared as solutions move forward. Thoughtful planning today supports resilient outcomes tomorrow. https://lnkd.in/gxp9HAfv  #UrbanPlanning #InfrastructurePlanning #PublicPolicy #WaterlooRegion #CommunityBuilding

New York has awarded $453 million in funding for water and sewer upgrades across the state, marking a significant investment in essential infrastructure that serves communities statewide. The funding will support critical improvements to aging water and wastewater systems that need modernization and expanded capacity. The awards will enable municipalities to tackle long-deferred upgrades, improve system reliability, and meet growing demands on water infrastructure. It's a strong example of how state-level investment can address widespread infrastructure needs and support public health and environmental goals across multiple regions. Read more: https://heyor.ca/cOSSNa. #Stivereng #Texasinfrastructure #civilengineering #watermanagement

New York has awarded $453 million in funding for water and sewer upgrades across the state, marking a significant investment in essential infrastructure that serves communities statewide. The funding will support critical improvements to aging water and wastewater systems that need modernization and expanded capacity. The awards will enable municipalities to tackle long-deferred upgrades, improve system reliability, and meet growing demands on water infrastructure. It's a strong example of how state-level investment can address widespread infrastructure needs and support public health and environmental goals across multiple regions. Read more: https://heyor.ca/cOSSNa. #Stivereng #Texasinfrastructure #civilengineering #watermanagement

Water remains one of the most critical infrastructure priorities shaping the future of Greater West Houston, which is why we convened regional leaders, experts, and practitioners working on the front lines of water innovation and public infrastructure for our 𝑴𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒍 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒖𝒔𝒆: 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 & 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 forum. Moderated by Melinda Salazar (BGE, Inc.), panelists David Kasper (City of Katy), Howard Cohen (Schwartz, Page & Harding, L.L.P.), and Howard Christian (City of Richmond) explored how municipal water reuse can strengthen system reliability, reduce strain on traditional water supplies, support continued growth, and enhance long-term regional resilience. As the region continues to grow, forward-looking water strategies are no longer optional—they are essential. Water reuse offers a practical, scalable solution that helps communities prepare for drought, manage costs, and invest in infrastructure built to serve both today’s needs and future generations. We remain committed to convening cross-sector leaders to advance responsible growth, sustainable infrastructure, and strong communities across Greater West Houston. Thank you to our panelists, sponsors, and attendees for contributing to a thoughtful and solution-driven conversation!

Enjoyed attending the West Houston Association’s event on Municipal Water Reuse this morning, including learning about the growing application of water reuse in and near the City of Richmond TX from Howard Christian and in other developments around Houston. Communities around Texas are implementing innovation solutions to conserve municipal water, and the Texas Water Development Board has made funding of municipal water reuse, among other emerging water supply strategies, a top priority. #texaswater #publicfinance

The Delta Conveyance Project is one of California’s most important infrastructure modernization projects, protecting water supplies for 27 million people and 750,000 acres of farmland in communities across the state. Since this critical project was initiated in 2019, significant progress has been made, and 2026 promises to be another eventful year. Read more on how much has been accomplished and how this momentum will carry us into 2026 and beyond here: https://lnkd.in/gAuJifYi

Sewer Service Areas—including Urban Service Areas and Limited Service Areas—show where sewer service already exists, where new development is most appropriate, and which environmentally sensitive areas should be protected to avoid adverse impacts to water quality. As part of our role administering the Dane County Water Quality Plan, CARPC reviews community requests to amend service area boundaries and makes recommendations to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. We’re proposing updates to our review processes to set clearer expectations and encourage earlier intergovernmental collaboration. Proposed changes include additional background information and support materials (like flow charts and updated application forms), clearer distinctions between what CARPC requires versus recommends, more clearly defined decision-making factors, and an optional expedited review process for certain eligible amendments. 🔎 Learn more and review the proposed changes: https://lnkd.in/gRNmpsTN. Email suggestions & feedback to PublicComment@capitalarearpc.org by February 26, 2026.

Bill Alert! US Senate Bill S 3590 - Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act of 2026 Status: Introduced to Senate Full Details: https://lnkd.in/ebaxJRRi The Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act of 2026, introduced in the 119th Congress, aims to address issues related to water infrastructure resilience and sustainability. The bill, designated as S.3590, was introduced on January 7, 2026. Specific provisions and directives outlined in the bill include measures to enhance the resilience of water infrastructure systems and promote their sustainable development. The text of the bill...

Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $1,939,250 in grant awards to support infrastructure projects in communities across Massachusetts. The awards were announced at the monthly Federal Funds Partnership meeting for municipalities and tribes hosted by the Massachusetts Federal Funds & Infrastructure Office (FFIO). The grant awards were made through two programs: the Municipal and Tribal Technical Assistance (MTTA) grant program and the Technical Assistance for Regional Planning Agencies (TARPA) programs, both administered by FFIO. Each program is designed to support communities with technical assistance needs for projects that have either received or are pursuing federal funding. "These awards will allow municipalities to build safer roadways, invest in clean energy projects, and build more housing across the state,” said Governor Maura Healey. “When we entered office, we committed to pulling out all the stops to bring in more federal funding to Massachusetts projects. These grants will allow us to do so and will give our communities the critical support they need.” "As a former Mayor, I understand the capacity constraints that municipal officials contend with every day,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Every technical assistance dollar we deliver is crucial to moving forward important projects in our communities; I’m thrilled to see these resources being delivered and look forward to seeing their impact in our communities.” “Our team at the Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office created these programs to respond directly to the technical assistance needs we’ve heard from communities across the Commonwealth,” said Director of Federal Funds and Infrastructure Quentin Palfrey. “Today’s awards will help us unlock federal dollars and advance key infrastructure projects across our state. I want to thank our partners in the legislature for providing these new resources to help our communities thrive.”     FFIO has heard consistently from communities across the state that more technical assistance is needed to advance key infrastructure projects.   The MTTA and TARPA programs were enabled by legislation filed by Governor Healey, Chapter 214 of the Acts of 2024 (“An Act to Provide for Competitiveness and Infrastructure Investment in Massachusetts”) to support infrastructure projects in cities and towns across the state. Governor Healey filed the legislation as part of a comprehensive strategy to increase Massachusetts’ competitiveness for federal funding and empower local governments with more resources to pursue federal opportunities.  https://lnkd.in/eBX3BwdU