Levee failures can cause devastating flooding, impacting the environment, economy, and human safety. The levee failures that took place during Hurricane Katrina caused renewed scrutiny of the safety and effectiveness of levees across the country to control high water in emergencies. Critical assessments were undertaken to determine whether other levees across the country would…
Water managers in Utah are looking for creative solutions to deliver water to their constituents. In addition to water shortages, equipment and facilities are aging, and community growth puts more demand on limited water supplies. For Ogden City, restoring the Wheeler Creek diversion structure to its maximum effectiveness was a lifesaver when the City needed…
Imagine a potential development site where the infrastructure needs, timelines, and costs are already set. Local jurisdictions are aligned and excited for your development. Getting a well-prepared location helps take the guesswork out of site development. Having these pieces in place makes a community more attractive to any large-scale developer. The Economic Development Corporation of…
Public opinion on roundabouts varies – some people think they are a better alternative than a stoplight, while others believe them a safety risk. A community considering a roundabout might first want to install a temporary prototype of it to see how the drivers and pedestrians react to this change. Kaysville, UT, took that…
When groundwater wells age, they are in danger of reduced efficiency and diminished performance. Ignoring aging infrastructure can impact the stability of vital drinking water supplies. While it’s natural for wells to deteriorate over time, taking action to assess the cause of their decreased performance will help determine whether the well should be rehabilitated…