A plan to protect, improve and expand New Mexico’s water supply over the next 50 years prioritizes contingency planning, improving infrastructure, adapting to climate change and working with lawmakers and other stakeholders. The plan, which Gov. Michelle Grisham unveiled this week, outlines a strategy to safeguard water resources, a top priority for a state that […]
Every $1 spent on flood mitigation before disaster strikes yields $6 to $7 in saved recovery costs, according to the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA. Meanwhile, the number of properties in the U.S. that suffer from repeated flood damage is rising at a staggering rate, the Natural Resources Defense Council says. That’s surprising because abundant […]
A total of $243.7 million in grants will fund airport infrastructure improvement projects necessary to support what the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) said is an increased demand for air travel. The DOT’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding 150 grants through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to modernize airports in 37 states. The grants […]
In a move that signals a significant advance in Pennsylvania’s commitment to public transportation, Gov. Josh Shapiro has unveiled a 2024-25 budget proposal that promises a significant increase in funding for public transit. Shapiro’s proposed budget would increase the state’s share of transit funding 1.75% – or $282.8 million – in 2024-2025. It would also […]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and city of Nome, Alaska, have signed a partnership on a project that will address current limitations on vessel access due to inadequate harbor space. Currently in the design phase, the Port of Nome Modification Project will deepen the port from minus 22 to minus 40 feet. The […]