California Department of Water Resources – New Water Year Amid Preparations for Continued Drought
Running from October 1st to September 30th, California’s official water year, the 12-month timeframe is used by water managers to compile
Read moreRunning from October 1st to September 30th, California’s official water year, the 12-month timeframe is used by water managers to compile
Read moreWith natural gas prices once again soaring, The White House is exploring an option to ban U.S. gas exports. According
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Energy announced $30 million in funding towards the research of removing pollutants from the air and
Read moreThe bill passed, avoiding government shut down, providing military aid for Ukraine and funding for the Jackson water crisis. According
Read moreA public comment period will be open on the U.S. Department if Energy’s Clean Hydrogen Production Standard draft guidance. According
Read moreAcross the nation, there are 92 WIFIA loans financing $34 billion in water infrastructure upgrades, thus creating over 103,000 jobs.
Read moreInfrastructure Deployment Plans have been approved for all 50 States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico ahead of schedule
Read moreAcross 20 states, funding will be provided for high-speed internet access to people and businesses in rural and remote areas.
Read moreAs much as $200 million is being eyes by the house to aid in the Jackson Miss. water crisis. According
Read moreThe American Public Works Association (APWA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MOU)
Read moreThe Biden Administration announced a Memorandum of Understanding amongst four federal agencies. This is to accelerate the nation’s affordable and
Read moreFunding for infrastructure improvements announced for 18 states. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allocates
Read moreNew commitment to clean transportation investment advancement announced by the Biden-Harris Administration. The commitment will also establish a blueprint for
Read morePresident Joe Biden is attending an auto show Detroit, Michigan. He will tour the newest models in auto-manufacturers electric vehicle
Read moreThe Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act has been passed by the House. According to Homeland Security Today, “I applaud the House
Read moreThe White House is hosting a Summit on Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing led by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Director of
Read moreA plan with soon be released by the Cyber Security and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) to bolster cybersecurity protections for the
Read more$104 million has been announced on accordance to President Biden’s climate agenda to fund emission reduction technologies and build. According
Read moreWith the heat wave in California and the water crisis in Jackson, Miss., infrastructure maintenance is of utmost importance. According
Read more150,000 Jackson, Miss., residents were under a boil water notice even before heavy rainfall and river flooding overwhelmed the system
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Energy seeks input on the $10.5 billion Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership Program. According to Clean
Read morePresident Biden appointed industry and government leaders to be members of the President’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC). According to
Read moreThe California Department of Transportation has provided funding to improve transportation infrastructure statewide. According to Lake County News, the allocation
Read moreThe program will provide support to research and development projects that aim to advance hydropower as a source of clean
Read moreThe Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program aims to market higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel by sharing the costs to
Read moreIndustry leaders are beginning to call what we have entered the ‘Great Resignation,’ and ‘Quits’ are rising in almost every
Read moreWestern states will be receiving less water beginning 2023. Infrastructure investments made will help boost supplies, as well as resilience
Read moreThe Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has been signed into to law by President Biden and passed by the House
Read moreLegislation was proposed to provide new federal cost-share grants to spur investment in a nationwide middle-mile backbone along America’s existing
Read moreHouse Democrats passed a bill to lower prescription drug costs, address global warming, raise taxes on some billion-dollar corporations and
Read moreAs the banks of the Colorado River become mere rock caked with mud, it is clear that the Western U.S.
Read moreA bipartisan bill has been introduced in the Senate that seeks to create the mechanisms and allot $100 million in
Read moreNongovernment satellites are vulnerable to attack and must be considered critical infrastructure. According to Scientific American, a Russian criminal group with
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Energy is seeking input on a research program to strengthen clean energy tech manufacturing. According to
Read moreThe Biden-Harris Administration’s Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan will provide communities and water utilities with guidance to help identify
Read moreConfident in the U.S.’s power grid’s ability to run entirely on clean energy, the Biden Administration is giving the Department
Read moreTo reach President Biden’s electrical vehicle goal, EV charging stations need to be placed everywhere, including the middle of nowhere
Read moreSecretary Tom Vilsack of the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the investment of $401 million to 31,000 rural residents and
Read moreThe Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Formula Program will help communities and first responders prepare
Read moreRansomware hackers are targeting all levels of critical infrastructure from big to small. CISA wants organizations to prevent zero-day events.
Read moreThe new All Stations Accessibility Program will provide historic investments to improve accessibility at transit stations across the nation. According
Read moreStrategic petroleum reserve releases by President Biden reduced the price of gasoline by up to 40 cents per gallon. According
Read moreThese utility standards are the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) solution to reducing redesign, unnecessary utility relocations and differing
Read moreWith the present danger of climate change and the lack of action by Congress, additional executive actions to combat this
Read moreA summit will be hosted this fall by the Biden Administration to help cities and states in line for federal
Read morePoor and minority communities are at risk of losing access to affordable drinking water as the costs of upgrading aging
Read moreJessica Rosenworse of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission made a proposal to increase the standard for wired home connection to
Read moreThe White House needs to focus on refining oil at home as Biden visits Saudi Arabia, says Dan Brouillette, former
Read moreDue to geopolitical concerns, U.S. natural gas exports have increased, putting a spotlight on the Biden-Harris administration’s and their efforts
Read moreThe funds will be split between the Defense Department and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency to help U.S. cyber defenses.
Read moreThe U.S. partners with Australia to help supply chains and deploy clean energy across the world. According to the Department
Read moreThe First-of-its-kind Program Expedites Disaster Recovery by Bringing Survivors Home APTIM—a global provider of integrated services to the government, commercial
Read moreApproximately 50 transportation groups are asking the Biden administration to extend the waiver for the Build America Buy America product
Read moreHaving states be required to report transportation sector emissions promotes transparency and encourages forward-thinking decisions. According to U.S. Pirg, president
Read moreU.S. Department of Energy program will develop clean energy in mining sites in underserved communities. According to Think Geoenergy, the
Read moreEfforts to phase out oil fuel financing during climate were weakened during climate negotiations due to lack of gas supplies
Read moreCreated by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the pilot program will help reconnect people to economic opportunities and essential services
Read moreRoad, rail and port projects may have to be curtailed or delayed because of the effect that rising inflation is
Read moreA Notice of Rulemaking sets standards for programs under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program and other projects
Read moreAs the Ukraine crisis increases the threat on U.S networks and critical infrastructure. The 1.5 trillion spending package is dedicated
Read moreLake Oroville, the largest state reservoir in California provides water to 27 million Californians just hit its peak at half
Read moreFunding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support research on critical minerals, strengthening key domestic supply chains. According to the
Read moreCyber insurance can help with common attacks such as data breaches and ransomeware. According to GAO, the Department of the
Read moreThe Biden-Harris Administration announced the start of the summer Talent Pipeline Challenge. The challenge will fill high quality jobs that
Read morePresident Biden reconvened on climate change with leaders of the Major Economics Forum to propose actions actions that will strengthen
Read moreInflation is driving up costs resulting in local officials postponing projects, scaling back others and reprioritizing their needs. According to
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it will be working with 12 U.S remote and island communities to
Read moreThe U.S. and European Union are planning the introduction of joint funding for digital infrastructure. According to the Wall Street
Read moreFour drinking water health advisories for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were out in place by the Environmental Protection Agency
Read moreThe Biden-Harris Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $375 million in funding for new recycling, reuse and waste
Read moreThe Biden-Harris Administration announced their goal of creating 500,000 electric car charging ports along America’s highways and communities. According to
Read moreChinese threat actors are targeting both public and private infrastructure by exploiting known vulnerabilities. According to Gov Info Security, a related joint
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has temporarily suspended Buy America requirements. This is for certain types of construction materials
Read moreBy 2030, almost half of the nation will experience severe water stress. The government is now approaching water scarcity as
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $700 million in funding to provide economic relief to more than 100
Read moreThe White House released a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Tribal Playbook. This Playbook is to help Tribal governments utilize the benefits of
Read moreAmerica has been overdue for some critical repairs and very much needed advancements for a while now. According to Citrus
Read moreThe funds offered by the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds under the American Rescue Plan Act has given
Read moreThe Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requires that only U.S. made iron, steel, construction materials, and manufactured products in
Read moreThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is not enough. Major funds are needed to make the improvements that are necessary.
Read moreOf the 617,000 bridges in the U.S., over 40% are at least 50 years old. More than 46,000 or these
Read morePreviously, digital infrastructure has focused on broadband availability with the role of free and open source software (FOSS or OSS)
Read moreThe White House released a technical assistance guide regarding the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This is to help state, local, Tribal
Read moreIt is now required that U.S. made iron and steel be used for all federally funded infrastructure projects. Requirements can
Read moreThe Biden administration has allotted $45 billion in funds for everyone to have affordable, high-speed internet access by 2030. According
Read moreSix months ago, President Joe Biden signed the $1 trillion package into effect. Now, there are already 4,300 projects in
Read moreThe Los Angeles Department of Water and Power announced that it is moving into phase three of its emergency water
Read morePart of the Building a Better Grid Initiative, the U.S. DOT launched a $2.5 billion Transmission Facility Program. This program
Read more20 internet providers have made a secured commitment to the U.S. government about increasing speeds and decrease in prices of
Read moreThe four generation old dam at El Capitan Reservoir is three quarters empty due to concerns of too much water
Read moreLubbock’s 100-year water supply plan. By Aubrey Spear The April 2022 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor map indicates that
Read moreRemote alarm notification software adds firewall. By Cody P. Bann Municipal utilities are critical to national security, economic stability and
Read moreThe Biden administration released a “first whole-of-government plan.” This is to address the threat of drones on American soil. According
Read moreThe Biden administration announced that incandescent light bulbs are no longer. This is aimed for the purpose of conserving energy
Read moreThe Biden-Harris Administration announced through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), a Request for Information regarding public input on the
Read moreThe U.S. DOT’s Federal Highway Administration has issued $6.4 billion for their new program: Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), created under
Read moreCISA, FBI, NSA and five international partners issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory in regards to Russian cyber attacks threatening critical
Read moreFarmers in Northwest Indiana are harvesting solar energy, turning it into immediate use power year round. According to Newsy, known
Read moreThe White House released news that U.S. infrastructure is to be built using metals manufactured domestically. According to Industry Week,
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