Dennis Abbort’s Post

The Colorado River Research Group (CRRG) is pleased to share its latest policy brief, entitled: “Active and Passive Water Saving Mechanisms on the Colorado River: Challenges and Opportunities.” The document provides a brief overview of how the major programs—such as the ICS (Intentionally Created Surplus) and the more recent “system conservation” efforts—have functioned in the basin, with an eye toward informing the refinement and expansion of these water saving mechanisms in new rules emerging from the ongoing Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process. CRRG members would like to see this new generation of tools include programs for better engaging Tribes and Tribal water rights. At this point, the EIS Alternatives outlined by Reclamation leave room for considering a host of improved mechanisms, an opportunity that should be aggressively pursued. CRRG members include: Doug Kenney, Karletta Chief, Bonnie G. Colby, John Fleck, Karl Flessa, Kristiana Hansen, Osvel Hinojosa-Huerta, Eric Kuhn, Matthew McKinney, Jonathan Overpeck, Jason Robison, John (Jack) Schmidt, Kathryn Sorensen and Bradley Udall https://lnkd.in/gpM3Rz_A

💧H2O Minute News💧 Bruk Berhanu, Ph.D., P.E. of Pacific Institute: Assessment quantifies vast potential to capture urban stormwater, volume equivalent to more than 90% of annual municipal and industrial water withdrawals. More: https://lnkd.in/eBekdnj9 Sponsored by 120Water #water #watersolutions #watermanagement #stormwater #stormwatermanagement

Water is an essential, but here in Alaska, getting fresh, clean water water can be challenging, especially in rural areas of the state. This article in Alaska Business talks about the unique issues and challenges of how we get our drinking water throughout the State. An interesting read, plus! R&M's own Senior Project Engineer Morgan Welch, PE is quoted!

Harbour water update:  The 'harbour water task force' is still researching solutions to the orange water problem. A recent meeting of the group, chaired by our MP Josh MacAlister, highlighted some credible treatments. Each needs more research to prove its long-term effectiveness and answer other concerns. Once we have this, we will also need to secure funding to install and maintain them. It's been almost two years since the harbour water turned a murky brown/orange. We are frustrated that there is still no solution in place. We will keep working with Josh and other key stakeholders to get this sorted. More details in a blog we will share soon. For now, we have created a page with answers to many of the questions we are being asked. https://lnkd.in/ek5putx5

Many wild and scenic rivers are technically impaired. To address these challenges, the Interagency WSR Coordinating Council released a new technical paper. In our upcoming Roundtable, meet the authors and learn how this guidance can assist you. Register here (free) to join us on Nov. 12: https://ow.ly/uupZ50TR6ab #wildandscenic #rivermanagement #waterquality

In order to improve, staying up to date is essential! I completed the short course on Unconventional Water Resources. Huge thanks to Dr. Kaveh Madani for putting together such course! #ContinuousLearning #WaterManagement #UnconventionalWaterResources

It is very rewarding to mediate knowledge co-production workshops proposing solutions for green infrastructure challenges. See what diverse players prioritize for effective management of stormwater ponds in Ontario in my recent paper. https://lnkd.in/gAN_fnxc

Bill Alert! US Senate Bill S 2927 - WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act Policy: Public Lands and Natural Resources Status: Bill Introduced Full Details: https://lnkd.in/eyM5DGuQ Bill 118 s 2927, also known as the WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve access to clean and reliable water supplies for Native American tribes and tribal communities. The bill specifically focuses on increasing funding and resources for water infrastructure projects on tribal lands. This includes funding for water conservation, efficiency, and manageme...

https://lnkd.in/gGWPd52W Thanks MinnPost for publishing my first ever op-ed I have written, submitted or had published. I tried to be constructive by both identifying gaps but also specific solutions. #water #waterquality #waterinnovation #waterqualitymonitoring

How to download Global Watersheds for whole country https://lnkd.in/dVahex5n