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Monthly Archives: August 2011

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St. Louis to Substantially Upgrade Its Wastewater System

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On August 4, 2011, the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) entered into a consent decree with the EPA, the United States Department of Justice and the Missouri Coalition For the Environment Foundation to resolve claims brought by the federal … Continue reading

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Appeals Court Rejects Challenge To Florida Water Standards

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The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently rejected attempts to slow down the implementation of new rules intended  to limit the introduction of nitrogen and phosphorous into major bodies of water in Florida.  Florida Wildlife Federation, … Continue reading

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CH2M HILL leaders take time to give back at Seattle greenspace

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When CH2M HILL leaders gathered in Seattle recently, they took time to set down their Blackberrys® in order to remove blackberries – and other invasive plant species – during a community service project. Approximately 50 CH2M HILL team members in … Continue reading

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Interesting Data on Public, Bi-Partisan Support for Public-Private Partnerships

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From: Michael Likosky, Senior Fellow NYU Institute for Public Knowledge POLITICIANS AND VOTERS OF ALL STRIPES SUPPORT PUBLIC-PRIVATE-PARTNERSHIPS: A recent Rockefeller Foundation survey found 78% of all voters support increased public-private-partnerships including:           85% Republicans           84% Conservatives           80% Tea … Continue reading

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Kentucky Court Upholds Water Supply Decision

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In an opinion issued on August 19, 2011, the Court of Appeals of Kentucky affirmed a lower court ruling that had upheld the Kentucky Public Service Commission’s decision approving the construction by Kentucky-American Water Company of a new water treatment … Continue reading

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Thanks to all who sent NAWC Management Innovation Award entries!

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Our Management Innovation Awards competition recognizes NAWC members for their groundbreaking, industry-changing ideas. This week was the deadline for you to send us a description of your company’s best management idea, program or innovation from the past year. We’ve already … Continue reading

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Hurricane Preparations: United Water Releasing Water From Lake DeForest

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As reported by Patch: United Water New York says it is preparing to handle heavy rains that may occur in the next few days because of Hurricane Irene, and is releasing water from the Lake DeForest reservoir as a precaution. … Continue reading

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Wear Blue, Tell Others What We Do

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The National Association of Water Companies cordially invites you to attend the 2011 Water Summit in lovely La Jolla, Calif., from October 2 – 5. In celebration of this year’s theme – Moving Water Forward – we’re asking attendees and … Continue reading

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NARUC Leads CI Workshop for State Lawmakers

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NARUC’s Grants and Research Department earlier this month conducted a Critical Infrastructure Workshop at the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Task Force on Energy Security meetings in San Antonio. The August 7 presentation, available here, drew participants from State legislatures, … Continue reading

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DHS to Host Hurricane Irene Pre-Landfall Conference Call

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Infrastructure Protection (IP) will be conducting a Hurricane Irene pre-landfall conference call for eastern US critical infrastructure partners on Friday, August 26, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT. The … Continue reading

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