Archive for the ‘Inland Waterways’ Category


JORDAN RIVER BASIN: PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

UTAH DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
In order to meet all the future water demands in the Jordan River Basin, cooperative efforts will be needed to more fully and efficiently use existing water supplies. State and local leaders must work closely with water
suppliers in the Basin to continue to promote aggressive water conservation measures and additional innovative water management technologies. While this effort may delay the need for costly new water developments, these measures alone will not satisfy all future needs. The proposed Bear River Development Project will ultimately be needed. Exactly when this project will be constructed depends upon actual population growth as well as the ability of water conservation and other strategies to reduce water demand and the agreements within the basin to share resources.

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So, You Live Behind a Levee! What you should know to protect your home and loved ones from floods

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
Most people know that levees are structures built near rivers and lakes to reduce the risk of flooding. But what does it mean to live behind a levee? How much protection does a levee really provide? What do you need to know to remain as safe as possible?

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The Waterfront Action Agenda: A Decision-Makers Guide to a 21st Century Waterfront

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

METROPOLITAN WATERFRONT ALLIANCE
“A working waterfront is critical to a diverse and vibrant regional economy. Water-
dependent business generates close to 250,000 good paying blue-collar jobs . But
this industry is being crowded out by real estate developers taking advantage of
rising waterfront property values. Measures must be taken to preserve and grow
the maritime industry…”

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It’s Time to Address our Nation’s Aging Water Systems

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

NACE INTERNATIONAL
“By the year 2020, 45% of all water and wastewater systems will be in poor condition and/or exceeding their designed life span…”

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