Water is simple. Water issues are complex. To provide more clarity, we asked our attorneys who are committed to the water sector to identify the pivotal issues they’re watching now and for the year ahead. Their perspectives...more
5/20/2025
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Clean Water Act ,
Climate Change ,
Construction Contracts ,
Environmental Policies ,
Infrastructure ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Tariffs ,
Utilities Sector ,
Water ,
Water Quality ,
Water Supplies
Water Agencies Beware Before Proceeding with Forced Municipalization -
California’s state water system serves roughly 40 million people and irrigates nearly 10 million acres of farmland. The 2023 water year was ranked as...more
5/24/2024
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Condemnation ,
Construction Contracts ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Infrastructure ,
Municipalities ,
New Regulations ,
PFAS ,
Public Contracts ,
Public Entities ,
State Water Boards ,
Storm Water ,
Utilities Sector ,
Water ,
Water Quality ,
Water Supplies
On November 8, 2023, we will be hosting the first presentation in our Infra Insight webinar series, “Exploring International Trends in P3 Delivery.”
P3s have played a significant role in large-scale infrastructure project...more
Los Angeles County aims to integrate infrastructure planning with social and environmental needs in its recently released draft of the updated L.A. River Master Plan....more
Last week, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works passed America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 (AWIA) and Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 by a vote of 21 to 0. AWIA would authorize approximately...more
It’s been a productive time for advocates of water in the U.S. with President Obama signing into law the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN). WIIN includes the Water Resources Development Act of 2016...more
12/22/2016
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Drinking Water ,
Drought ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Flint Water Crisis ,
Infrastructure ,
New Legislation ,
Water ,
Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN) ,
WIFIA ,
WRDA
The first freeway lighting system public-private-partnership (P3) in the U.S. closed on August 24, 2015, with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Freeway Lighting Partners, LLC, (FLP) reaching simultaneous...more
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently holding a roadshow of listening sessions across the US to provide information on the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) and its proposed five-year...more