Water
Water is valuable, and our collective future depends on this vital resource. Our company was founded on our ability to pioneer, lead, and innovate to provide exceptional water resources engineering.
Our diverse One Water team works together to provide innovative, effective solutions. We put the right people on the right projects from anywhere in the country. As a group we have expansive expertise, including advanced hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, stormwater management, flood risk reduction, dam safety, hydroelectric power, coastal engineering, water supply, treatment, storage and conveyance, wastewater conveyance and treatment, wastewater reuse, and climate change adaption and resilience.
We bring together the diverse talents and experiences of our water professionals to synchronize our practices and systems, creating a truly cohesive group capable of tackling your largest and most challenging projects.
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Water
Water is valuable, and our collective future depends on this vital resource. Our company was founded on our ability to pioneer, lead, and innovate to provide exceptional water resources engineering.
Our diverse One Water team works together to provide innovative, effective solutions. We put the right people on the right projects from anywhere in the country. As a group we have expansive expertise, including advanced hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, stormwater management, flood risk reduction, dam safety, hydroelectric power, coastal engineering, water supply, treatment, storage and conveyance, wastewater conveyance and treatment, wastewater reuse, and climate change adaption and resilience.
We bring together the diverse talents and experiences of our water professionals to synchronize our practices and systems, creating a truly cohesive group capable of tackling your largest and most challenging projects.
Specialties
2021 USACE work plan: what’s in it for my city/state/clients?
USACE delivered their FY2021 work plan for the Civil Works program to Congress on January 19th, 2021. Here are some highlights.
The President’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan
The $2 trillion American Jobs Plan provides a much-needed investment in infrastructure. So where is the funding being applied?
5 answers about RIDM for FERC dam safety
FERC has begun using risk-informed decision making (RIDM) to evaluate dam safety planning decisions. What does this mean?
Levees – critical components of our nation’s infrastructure
Sweeping changes in the way we monitor and maintain our nation’s levees need to occur soon to avoid continued catastrophes.
Construction begins on unique partnering project
USACE engineers and local stakeholder engineers assisted by Mead & Hunt helped design the Riverside Canal Relocation project.
G&I “Tiger Team” addresses USACE task order award procedures
As things start getting “back to normal,” there will be changes to how AE firms are selected to execute USACE task orders off multiple award, Indefinite Delivery Contracts.
Mead & Hunt wins Best of State award from ACEC-Wisconsin
Mead & Hunt won a Best of State award from ACEC-Wisconsin for our Little Falls Dam Reconstruction project at the Willow River State Park. Congratulations to all involved!
Snow days: time to learn more about cold climate green infrastructure
While GSI has been widely used throughout the temperate Pacific Northwest, its benefits can be realized in colder climates as well with a few key considerations.
Water Resources Development Act of 2020: Key Information
The Water Resources Development Act of 2020 contains multiple items of interest for dam safety, hydropower and water resource engineers.
Wildfires, safety, and water quality: after the smoke clears
Wildfires are overwhelming, but there are steps we can take to prepare for them and reduce potential water quality impacts.
Food & Beverage wastewater treatment system in 10 days
How to implement an effective temporary wastewater pretreatment system for food and beverage facilities, and some of the benefits they can offer.
Stormwater equity leads to community benefits
Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and considering social equity as a factor in stormwater solutions can significantly benefit our communities.
Public meetings—”virtually” painless?
Virtual meetings will likely continue into the future. Here are some lessons learned, as well as some best practices for how to make the most of them.
Are we doing the right project? A fresh look at sustainability
Asking the simple question, “Are we doing the right project?” before we dive into the design is critical in protecting our future.
15-year FERC hydropower license extension—is it possible?
How did the City of Crystal Falls obtain a 15-year extension for its Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Hydropower license? Learn more here.
