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WATER SUPPLY: ARCADIS to Implement Regional Water Program in Virginia

Water Management April 25, 2011 at 12:00 am

ARCADIS, the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, announced that Malcolm Pirnie, the water division of ARCADIS, was selected by Henrico County, Va., to implement a regional water supply program in central Virginia.

IPWA Financial Tools Taskforce Meeting Set

Water Management April 20, 2011 at 12:00 am

The next International Private Water Association (IPWA) Financial Tools Taskforce meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 27.

CDM, Wilbur Smith Associates Combine

Water Management March 1, 2011 at 12:00 am

CDM and Wilbur Smith Associates (WSA) announced the acquisition of WSA by CDM. The combined organization expands both firms? global, full-service capabilities in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities.

U.S. Mayors React to Obama Budget Proposal

Water Management March 1, 2011 at 12:00 am

On behalf of the nation?s mayors, the U.S. Conference of Mayors President Elizabeth Kautz, mayor of Burnsville, Minn., released the following statement in response to President Obama?s FY 2012 Budget:?The nation?s mayors are pleased that the President?s budget proposes significant boosts to programs that impact Main Street America because investment in cities and metropolitan areas makes for a strong national economy.

2011 U.S. Water Prize Winners Announced

Water Finance March 1, 2011 at 12:00 am

The Clean Water America Alliance announced the 2011 U.S. Water Prize winners. Each winner has been recognized for their watershed-based models and programs that advance our country toward greater water sustainability.

Water For People Marks 20 Years

Water Management March 1, 2011 at 12:00 am

On Feb. 28, Water For People (www.waterforpeople.com) marked its 20th anniversary of working to create a world where all people have access to safe drinking water and improved sanitation, and where no one suffers or dies from a water- or sanitation-related disease.

Clean Water America Alliance Welcomes Grumbles

Clean Water America Alliance Welcomes Grumbles

Water Management February 1, 2011 at 12:00 am

The Clean Water America Alliance welcomed Ben Grumbles, a dynamic water policy professional, as its new President in December.

WATER POLICY: Mayors Summit Convenes in Washington, D.C.

WATER POLICY: Mayors Summit Convenes in Washington, D.C.

Water Management February 1, 2011 at 12:00 am

The U.S. Conference of Mayors held a Mayors Water Summit Dec. 8-9 at the St. Regis Hotel in downtown Washington, D.C.

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS: Mueller Water Products Acquires Echologics

Water Management February 1, 2011 at 12:00 am

Mueller Water Products Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services that are used in the transmission and distribution of safe, clean drinking water and in water treatment facilities, is expanding its ability to help municipalities rebuild North America?s aging water infrastructure with the acquisition of Echologics Holdings, the parent company of Echologics Engineering Inc.

CONVENTIONS: National League of Cities Convenes in Denver

CONVENTIONS: National League of Cities Convenes in Denver

Water Management February 1, 2011 at 12:00 am

The National League of Cities annual Congress of Cities & Exposition met Nov. 30-Dec. 4 in downtown Denver at the Colorado Convention Center.