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- 1Colorado 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.
- 2EBMUD 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.
- 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.