Thought Leadership
Karst: Mining within a maze
Pat Corser, MWH Canada country manager, was recently quoted in an article discussing Karst in CIM Magazine written by Ian Ewing. Click here to read the full... read moreA Climate of Change in Flood Risk Management
The late Gilbert F. White, known worldwide as the father of floodplain management, declared in his doctoral dissertation, “Floods are acts of God, but flood losses are largely acts of man.” That was in 1942. More than seven decades later, flood losses continue to... read moreWatch out Nimby! You have an enemy…
We all know how the NIMBY syndrome (Not in my back yard) often makes it difficult if not impossible to carry out important investments: “That power plant is perfect, better if in another city … That incinerator is useful, especially if you build it in... read moreIT-Enabled Change: Demonstrating Success
Glenn Fawcett, director of business transformation services Asset owners are continually striving to do more with less and often see technology as the catalyst for change; however, demonstrating a return on IT investments is proving elusive to many agencies. Adopting... read moreWhat does scarcity really mean? The implications for communities
Mac Hodell, global director of management consulting – strategic planning services Earlier this year, in drought-stricken California, the Buena Vista Water Storage District held an auction to allocate water supplies in support of a larger water conservation program.... read moreAre We Paying Enough Attention to Removing Carbon?
Much attention is being given today to the removal of nutrients from wastewaters because of the negative environmental consequences that can result if these are released in excess. Without a doubt, nutrient reduction is an essential component of our national policy on... read moreWhere Does Our Lack of Water Infrastructure Investment Lead? With Marshall Davert
Marshall Davert, president of government & infrastructure for MWH in the Americas and Asia Pacific, recently featured in “The Water Values” podcast in a session titled, “Where does our lack of water infrastructure investment lead?” During... read moreLearning about Water from Manufacturing
Leveraging the best practices from other industries can improve the mining industry’s approach to reducing, reusing, recycling and replenishing water resources. “Learning from manufacturing,” an article recently published in Mining Magazine, highlights water lessons... read moreOld Ladies of the Sea
Have you ever wondered where the old ladies of the sea end up when they stop navigating? The Costa Concordia is being dismantled in Genoa, Italy after the city was chosen between several candidates: in Italy, Piombino, Civitavecchia and Palermo while abroad, Norway... read more4 Tips for Conserving ‘Invisible’ Water Every Day
Every day the average American family uses 300 gallons of water for everything from brushing their teeth and washing clothes to running the sprinkler and flushing the toilet, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Beyond this, families also use lots of... read moreOur Thought Leaders
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