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Water, Water Everywhere? DuPage Water Commission leads efforts to better manage Lake Michigan water
By Marcella Bondie, LEED AP Standing on Lake Michigan’s beaches, it’s easy to think that we—those of us lucky enough to live within piping distance of a Great Lake—have an endless supply of water. However, as I discovered on May … Continue reading
Humanity’s Water Footprint: An international comparison of water consumption
By Lauren Contorno Which country is the world’s largest consumer of freshwater? What factors lead to higher per-capita consumption of water? Which countries rely heavily on imported “virtual water”, and therefore deplete water resources beyond their borders? These are a … Continue reading
Collaborative planning key to tackling regional water issues
By Matt Nichols In the Chicago suburbs, the Northwest Water Planning Alliance (NWPA) has taken great strides toward regional collaboration on water supply planning, including passing a uniform lawn watering ordinance that will reduce strain on shared aquifers as it goes … Continue reading
More than a pipe dream: The path forward for water utilities
By Matt Nichols “Financial issues, sustainability and optimized asset management practices.” Those challenges likely sound familiar to managers in any number of industries, especially amid the on-going economic malaise. They are also the key themes that engineering consulting firm Black … Continue reading
Rain Check: Regional Solutions to Stormwater Management
MPC Research Assistant Matt Nichols authored this post Imagine a Chicago where a long-polluted river serves as a genuine second waterfront for residents to enjoy. Think of what could be possible if every property owner captured and re-used the thousands … Continue reading
Systemic Changes Needed to Water Delivery Services
By Matt Harrison We are presently confronted by challenges to meet immediate human needs without compromising the needs of future generations at every level of human organization, and cannot do so without developing innovative solutions to old problems. This is … Continue reading
Financing Sustainable Water Infrastructure
By Abby Crisostomo In July and August 2011, the Johnson Foundation, along with American Rivers and Ceres, convened a series of meetings of experts from utilities, nonprofits, consulting groups, investment banks, research organizations, professional associations, unions, and foundations, to attempt … Continue reading
