The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) has included over $60 million in principal forgiveness for lead service line (LSL) replacement programs in its proposed plan for Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) funds. Learn more about the program requirements and how to apply in our latest finance update.
Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS, or drone) technology has become an indispensable survey tool. From more accurate data to better project management, here are 6 ways drones are changing the survey game.
As a municipal decision maker, it can be difficult to manage the time, resources, and funding necessary to navigate the many moving parts involved in making your department (and your community) function effectively and efficiently, Fortunately, there are tools available to help make some of the most difficult tasks a little easier. Tools like your GIS.
Navigating the path toward effective storm water management is essential to protecting the health of your residents, preserving your community’s natural resources, and safeguarding local homes, businesses, and infrastructure against the catastrophic damage caused by flooding and erosion. To help guide you in your efforts, we’ve compiled a list of a few of the best resources available for communities at every step of the process.
Failure to select and install the appropriate BMPs for your construction project will do more than negatively impact the health of our rivers, streams, and lakes. From hefty fines to project delays, here are the consequences developers and municipalities may face for failure to properly implement erosion and sediment control BMPs.
While no person, business, or industry has managed to navigate the current public health crisis unscathed, municipal staff and local governments are facing incredibly unique challenges in the wake of COVID-19. As we’ve worked with our partner communities to help them keep our roads paved, clean water running, toilets flushing, and life moving during this unprecedented time, we’ve found the following tips to be helpful.
EDR, CREC, TSS, WRAPP, MS4, UST… what’s it all mean? Working on environmental permits and inspections often involves the use of several acronyms, and decoding each and every one of them can get a little overwhelming. We created this simple, printable cheat sheet to give you and your team quick and easy access to the most frequently used environmental services acronyms in one place.
Engineers Week 2020 is almost here, and to celebrate, we’d like to help you get to know a few of our amazing engineers a little better!
Infiltration and inflow (I/I) can cause significant problems for your municipality and its residents. Here are a few tips to help your community maintain an efficient and cost-effective sanitary sewer system by identifying, mitigating, and preventing I/I.
The needs of each school parking lot differ almost as much as the needs of each student. There is no “one-size fits-all” solution to parking lot management, however keeping these 5 considerations in mind will help you stretch your budget and provide safe, reliable access to your school facilities.
2020 is officially here, and we’re looking forward to new decade full of helpful articles for you and your team. To kick things off, we’d like to share our most-loved content from 2019. From funding projects to flying drones, here are last year’s top articles.
We know that providing your residents with quality public resources, safe roads, and clean water is essential to creating a thriving community. We also know that locating the funds necessary to make improvements to local infrastructure can be incredibly difficult. This year, consider these financing opportunities to help you maintain, improve, and grow your community resources.
Sales forecasting offers many benefits for municipalities, from better infrastructure planning to cash flow management, but not all forecasts are created equal. Here are our best tips for making the most out of your sales forecast.
Beaver Creek is a tributary to the Milwaukee River running through the heart of the Village of Brown Deer. Recently, the Village partnered with R/M to transform a struggling eight-foot-wide channel of the creek, and its adjacent multi-use pedestrian trail, into a thriving community corridor.
Sales forecasting is an incredibly valuable practice that can help your utility effectively plan for your community’s future needs. Learn the benefits of forecasting along with a few of our best tips to help your team lay the groundwork for success for years to come.
In March 2018, the Milwaukee River Basin TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) was updated to include specified limits for bacteria. The TMDL states that 90% of fecal pollution found in the river basin is attributed to a combination of rural and urban runoff from unknown sources. These pollutants enter the storm sewer system and flow untreated toward local streams, lakes, and wetlands, posing an ongoing threat to the overall health of our communities. Learn how R/M can help your community minimize the impact of bacteria in your waterways.
Are bats haunting your upcoming development project? Here’s what you need to know to comply with threatened bat species guidelines and avoid costly delays to your project.
Envision® is a rating system and best practice resource that was developed to help successfully implement sustainability into infrastructure projects. Learn how R/M’s ENV SP certified engineers can help your project succeed.
Learn how R/M helped the City of Oconomowoc save energy and costs by improving their WWTF grit removal system, and how we worked with Columbus Water & Light to evaluate their current water system and plan for future community growth.
The City of Greenfield recently struggled with storm events flooding Wildcat Creek to the point of frequent over-topping, structure flooding, and bank erosion. Learn how the experts at R/M helped improve and stabilize Wildcat Creek.
