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- 1EBMUD Director Andy Katz says climate change brings 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 is bringing the biggest challenges to the water utility. He argues that shifting weather patterns threaten the East Bay's water supply and infrastructure, making climate adaptation a central concern for the agency that serves the region.
- 2Colorado Springs Utilities Turns to Beavers for Wildfire Defense●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 watershed. The approach mimics beaver dams to slow water flow, restore wetlands, and keep landscapes moist, helping protect the city's water supply and surrounding land from catastrophic fires. It is part of a growing trend of nature-based solutions used by utilities and land managers across the American West.