The future of Boise, Idaho is in question, as the level of the aquifer is dropping. Background Boise, located in a wide desert valley in Southwest Idaho, developed along the Boise River. This region of southwest Idaho was settled in large part due to the construction of dams and reservoirs […]
Brief History of Detroit The city of Detriot can be said to have originated from the French explorer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac’s establishment of a fort on the banks of the Detriot River in 1701. By the 20th century, it became known as the automobile capital of the world, as […]
Introduction Water is a critical resource that affects every aspect of life, from the environment and public health to economic development and social equity. In cities like Atlanta, managing water resources presents a complex set of challenges that require innovative solutions. As one of the largest and fastest-growing US metro […]
Background The Navajo Nation is the largest land mass held by any native tribe in the United States and spans across three states (Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah) as well as borders Colorado (Figure 1).1 The climate of the Nation is primarily arid with only about 10 inches of rainfall […]
Devon Chodzin & Jose Fernandez On the U.S. -Mexico border lies the Paso Del Norte Watershed. This arid watershed includes portions of southern New Mexico, western Texas, and northern Chihuahua, Mexico. At the center of the watershed are the cities of El Paso, Texas, U.S. and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. […]
Photo Credits: https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/north-carolina/stories-in-north-carolina/cape-fear-river/ Site Context Wilmington is situated on the southeast coast of North Carolina, along the Cape Fear River. Wilmington’s location along the river is quite precarious as it is located downstream of multiple industrial towns. As a result, contaminants, specifically PFAs, infiltrate the water supply. Wilmington is situated […]
Background InformationWashington, North Carolina is a small city of about 10,000 residents situated on the banks where the Tar and Pamlico Rivers meet. The city enjoys excellent access to the riverfront which has been developed into recreational open space with several docks, and is surrounded by marshland, or former marshland. […]
Background Falmouth is located in Southeastern Massachusetts on Cape Cod in Barnstable County with a year-round population estimated at 30,993 people. The seasonal population can grow to more than 105,000 people as thousands arrive to enjoy the New England summers. Water supply Falmouth has a long coastline and an abundance […]
Hannah Locke The city of Tampa’s water system is affected by a variety of growing issues that have increasingly intensified in the last few decades and will continue to if not properly addressed. Tampa’s location on the Gulf Coast of Florida has seen an increase of extreme weather events, including […]
Grassy Narrows First Nation has faced a wide variety of water supply, quality, and management challenges. The community has endured years of severe water pollution resulting from nearby industrial activities and poorly designed treatment infrastructure. Of the challenges that will persist or emerge, wastewater management is likely to present the most serious threat. This research proposes that Grassy Narrows install a wastewater re-use facility to treat wastewater to a potable standard. Given the lost history of water challenges, maintaining reliable and well-functioning water systems is paramount for the community’s wellbeing. Installing a wastewater re-use facility would proactively bring the community additional capacity and resources for managing an uncertain future while maintaining sovereignty and autonomy as a First Nation.