Drought, Dependency, and Development The City of Phoenix has been extensively studied in the world of water management as a result of its unique and precarious hydrological situation. Located in a hot and arid climate, Phoenix faces threats of extreme drought conditions, which have plagued the southwestern United States for […]
Background Reno is the fourth largest city in the state of Nevada, with a population of approximately 250,000 people. It is located in Northern Nevada, in Washoe County, and parts of the city are located less than a mile from the California border. This proximity to California is an important […]
Introduction Baltimore is a city of 620,000 with a metro area population closer to 2.7 million.[i]The city’s population continues to shrink, while the surrounding suburbs grow in population and wealth. Today, Baltimore’s story of de-industrialization and population decline is reflected in the state of the city’s water infrastructure, which is […]
Two states, One river: Create the Savannah River Basin Initiative Introduction As a historical colonial coastal city, Savannah has long been living with the water. Starting from the 19th century as the largest seaport of Georgia, it remains prosperous and ranks as the fastest-growing and busiest port in the nation. […]
This report will provide an overview of Woburn’s water and wastewater infrastructure and review risks inherent within its system. As identified by Woburn, potential solutions to its reliance on an outside water source will be discussed at length. Introduction Woburn, Massachusetts is an inland community of approximately 38,000 residents in […]
Critics portend the Bear River Water Development Project will result in the Wasatch Front becoming an uninhabitable toxic dustbowl. Utah has been planning the ambitious project since 1991, estimating it could deliver 220,000 acre-feet water to customers on the Wasatch Front. Utah legislators insist this water development project is needed […]
Context Pittsburgh is located in western Pennsylvania and sits at the confluence of three rivers: Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio river. It’s geographic location made Pittsburgh boom as an economic, transportation hub and became known as the “steel city” during America’s Industrial Revolution. The same water that was needed for industry […]
INTRODUCTION | CONTEXT The city of Phoenix is the capital of the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona. It is located between the state of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California and borders with Mexico. In a regional context, the city is surrounded by beautiful and important national forests such as: […]
When many people think of Honolulu, Hawai’i, the first things to come to mind are world-class beaches, sunshine, and surfing, but the city of Honolulu is much more than that. Besides being the capital of a state with 1.4 million residents, Honolulu is an economic and cultural center in the […]
By Justin Ritchey A Vulnerable Community Burlington New Jersey is a small and vulnerable coastal community. With the threat of rising sea level and increased flooding events, Burlington will have to seek for innovated solutions to protect its future and current residents. The city’s small tax base, lack of resources, […]