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- 1Colorado Springs Utilities Turns to Beavers for Wildfire Protection▼Colorado Springs Utilities Takes a Cue from Beavers to Protect Against Future Wildfires
Colorado Springs Utilities is adopting beaver-inspired restoration techniques to reduce wildfire risk in its watersheds. The approach uses beaver dam analogues and natural structures to slow runoff, retain moisture, and rebuild landscapes after burns, part of a broader shift toward nature-based solutions for water security and fire resilience in Colorado.
- 2EBMUD Director Andy Katz Says Climate Change Poses Biggest Challenges▼EBMUD Director Andy Katz: Climate change brings biggest challenges
Andy Katz, a director of the East Bay Municipal Utility District, says climate change brings the biggest challenges for the water utility serving the East Bay area of San Francisco. His comments point to growing pressure on water suppliers from drought, shifting rainfall and extreme weather, issues increasingly at the center of public debate in California.
- 3AI could extend lifespans of aging water infrastructure▼Opinion: AI, other technology can extend lifespans of water infrastructure
A Crain's Detroit Business opinion piece argues that artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies can significantly extend the service lives of water infrastructure. The commentary suggests predictive tools could help utilities monitor pipelines, detect problems earlier, and defer costly replacements amid mounting maintenance backlogs and funding pressures on public water systems.