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WATER RESOURCES
Freese and Nichols Wins Excellence Award for Innovative Flood Planning
Freese and Nichols is part of a team that has completed Regional Flood Plans (RFPs) for 15 total regions state-wide on a compressed timeframe during the COVID-19 pandemic. This brand-new process for the State of Texas encompassed a complexity and depth of data gathering, assessment and reporting that has never been navigated.
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Kate Burum
Update on State Water Funds
Federal funding extensions for Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds unlock new opportunities for low-interest loans to tackle water and wastewater infrastructure needs. Our team is ready to help navigate these programs to make vital projects a reality.
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Helping Our Clients With AWIA Risk and Emergency Updates
Learn how our nationwide team of water and wastewater engineers can help with risk, resilience and emergency updates and EPA audits of your plans.
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Nature-Based Solutions: Transforming Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future
Over the past two decades, the integration of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) into infrastructure projects has gained momentum, addressing challenges like intense rain events, water quality, and supply issues. Despite the recognized benefits, local governments often struggle to implement NBS. Freese and Nichols’ project-based experience and strategies offer a practical path forward.
Learn MoreGwinnett’s Eastern Regional Infrastructure Project Wins Multiple Awards
Providing water, wastewater and sewer services and recreational trails, the project is being praised in Georgia and nationally for its sustainability, engineering experience, and community/economic development contributions.
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New Year, New Funding Goals
For 2025, it’s crucial to update your registrations on Sam.Gov and Grants.Gov to ensure eligibility for federal funding. This will help you stay prepared for future funding opportunities.
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Navigating Funding Registrations
President Trump’s recent executive orders aim to limit federal spending, pausing funds from the IIJA and IRA, which has led to legal challenges and temporary restraining orders. Freese and Nichols is closely monitoring these developments to help our clients navigate federal funding challenges and ensure their projects continue smoothly. We’re here to assist with any questions and provide guidance on current and future funding implications.
Learn MoreVideo: Community Flood Resilience Through Streamlined Data Analysis
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, is looking to green infrastructure to reduce flooding in vulnerable neighborhoods like the Bucktown section of Metairie. This video explains how our engineers applied innovative data analysis to help the parish use FEMA grant funds to look for even more upgrades to improve stormwater drainage.
Learn MoreAward-Winning Plan Charts Future for Georgia County’s Water and Sewer Needs
The Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority partners with Freese and Nichols to develop a water and wastewater master plan that received the Georgia Association of Water Professionals Master Planning Spotlight Award.
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Koby Boman
Viraj deSilva
PFAS Monitoring: How Can Water Systems Meet the Requirements?
As public water systems face several PFAS monitoring deadlines over the next five years, our team can help with sorting through and complying with the requirements.
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Charles Gaddy
PFAS Sampling: Guidance for Getting Accurate Test Results
Learn how Freese and Nichols can help with PFAS water sample collection protocols and with conducting sampling.
Learn MoreRyan Deal, CPESC, GIT
MS4 General Permit Renewal: Compliance, Deadlines and Resources
Learn how Freese and Nichols can help with your small municipal separate storm sewer system general permit renewal to meet EPA stormwater quality protection mandates.
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Koby Boman
Meeting the Upcoming Deadline for AWIA Compliance
Learn how Freese and Nichols can help you public water systems complete the 5-year update to recertify your AWIA risk and resilience assessment and emergency response plan.
Learn MoreWe’ve found that our focus on quality and continuous improvement provides a natural incubator for innovation. Our level of innovation in our project work, client programs and internal processes helps our clients solve their business needs. We see the impact of these innovative techniques through our high client satisfaction scores, repeat business, and our many project awards.
Featured Authors
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Wendy Bonneau
Urban Planning + Design Practice Leader
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Craig Wells
Client Services Leader
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Nina Reins
Water Resources Engineer
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David Jackson
Water and Wastewater Treatment Practice Leader
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Adam Conner
Hydrologist