WEFTEC 2026 opens in New Orleans
The Water Environment Federation’s (WEF) annual premier technical exhibition and conference, WEFTEC 2026, opens this week in New Orleans, with
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Arizona takes initiative as Colorado River supplies shrink
As Arizona prepares for less Colorado River water, Valley cities are looking at both new infrastructure and new ways to
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USDA invests in Iowa’s rural water infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development Glen R. Smith announced on Sept. 25, 2026, that
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$34 million awarded for water storage projects
Two California water storage projects received federal funding from the Bureau of Reclamation’s Small Storage Grant Program. The South Valley
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Massachusetts secures $153 million in federal transportation funding
On Sept. 24, 2026, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced that the state successfully secured $153 million in federal transportation funding
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California Sites Reservoir project moves closer to construction
The Sites Reservoir project in California is close to receiving construction approval. The State Water Board will decide on the
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FHWA issues $5 million in emergency funds to Hawaii
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) made $5 million in Emergency Relief (ER) funds available to the Hawaii Department of Transportation
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Copper Development Association Unveils Free In-Person or Virtual Lead Service Line Replacement Training
The Copper Development Association is now offering its Do It Proper with Copper training program, a no-cost, expert-led educational initiative designed to
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Bipartisan WRDA of 2026 passes house
The bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA), H.R.9497, passed through the House of Representatives on Sept. 16, by a
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Mobile River Bridge close to construction after $2.52 billion loan
A newly secured $2.52 billion federal loan will help kickstart construction of the Mobile River Bridge in Alabama. The Mobile
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Transportation programs to face federal funding cuts
Despite Congress passing the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, or HR 6500, to avoid a complete lapse in federal funding
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Oklahoma begins $408 million bridge replacement project
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) broke ground on the $408 million US-70 Roosevelt Bridge replacement project on Sept. 18,
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NYC DOT surpasses 200,000 filled potholes in 2026
New York City just marked a major transportation repair milestone by filling its 200,000th pothole of this year. Since Mayor
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VDOT breaks ground on Hampton Roads Express Lanes Project
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) joined federal, state, regional and local leaders on Sept. 18, 2026, to break ground
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EPA announces $251 million to upgrade California’s drinking water infrastructure
On Sept. 18, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $251 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act
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Accelerating Transportation Project Delivery
Updates on UDOT’s 2100 North freeway connection project The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) broke ground on the 2100 North
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Georgia water infrastructure awarded $500 million after Hurricane Helene
Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene devastated many states along the Atlantic coast, relief is still coming for impacted infrastructure.
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California addresses 50-year-old critical infrastructure
Construction continues on the Bay Bridge Pump Station and Force Mains Replacement Project, replacing over 50-year-old critical infrastructure in Newport
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Communication is Critical for Water Utilities
As a utility leader, you might think you are in the water business, but actually, you are in the relationship
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Nebraska highlights new state infrastructure initiative
At an event with the Build America Bureau, the Federal Highway Administration and the Nebraska Department of Transportation, Nebraska Governor
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New York announces $85 million to modernize water infrastructure
On Sept. 10, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $85 million to help communities begin critical drinking water, stormwater
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HDOT continues progress in restoring transportation infrastructure
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) continues to make progress in restoring transportation infrastructure following the impacts of Hurricane Lowell.
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Construction starts on Oklahoma’s Roosevelt Bridge
On Sept. 10, 2026, crews broke ground on the $408 million Roosevelt Bridge replacement. First constructed in 1942, the bridge
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From Daily Congestion to Trusted Transit
The Gateway Expressway refined one of West Florida’s most traveled highways According to the 2025 United States Census Bureau, Pinellas
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Helene-impacted states receive $159 million in disaster funding
On Sept. 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced $159 million in Disaster Supplemental funding awards
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