Someone's Getting New Water and Sewer Pipes
Someone's getting a chunk of change for water and sewer infrastructure improvements. Do you know who it is?
Job: Senior Transportation Engineer
Aerotek Inc is looking for a Senior Transportation Project Manager for the Washington, D.C. area.
Which Creates More Jobs: Public Transit or Roads?
New data indicates that transit investments translate into more jobs that highway projects.
Tips for Keeping Communication Lines Open During Storm
In a recent report, the Metro Washington Council of Governments indicated that 400,000 people in the Metro DC area (out of an employed population of approximately 2.6 million) now telecommute at least 1.5 days a week. Naturally, these folks depend on phone lines — either cellular or land lines — both of which could be impacted if a major storm (such as Hurricane Earl) hit the East Coast.
Is Washington DC Ready for Earl?
No one knows yet if and where Hurricane Earl will hit–or who will feel the impact. But, everyone on the east coast is watching closely. And, Washington, DC is no exception.
Call for Papers: Making Conservation a Priority in a Tough Economy
Water efficiency and demand management are the constants for conservation professionals and the larger water supply community. The AWWA is hosting a symposium in March that will address how to make conservation a priority in a tough economy. AWWA is now accepting papers –the submission deadline is September 16th.
Poll: What Water Problems Have Occurred in Your Community Lately?
It's been a tough summer on Metro DC's infrastructure. Have you experienced water infrastructure problems in your community? Tell us, take the polll
Growing Market for Water Recycling and Reuse Technologies
As water demands grow, everyone is looking for a solution. According to SBI Energy, the solution lies within the water recycling and reuse technologies market. Read the full release.
So, What Was Said? EPA Shares Draft.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting the public to comment on the agency's draft strategy to protect and restore our nation's lakes, streams and coastal waters.
Huffington Post Talks About Infrastructure
Check out this article on Water Management the Path to a Brighter Future on the Huffington Post. Among other things, Cameron Brooks addresses the aging water infrastructure as a problem and a solution.
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