levees

Flood risk for millions in USA from the ageing network of leveesFlood risk for millions in USA from the ageing network of levees

Flood risk for millions in USA from the ageing network of levees

There are nearly 2,000 kilometres of levees in the Joaquin River delta in northern California. Image: Jeffrey T Kreulen/Shutterstock Nationwide,…

1 year ago
Shorelines that Can Shapeshift AND Stay Put?Shorelines that Can Shapeshift AND Stay Put?

Shorelines that Can Shapeshift AND Stay Put?

Photo: Mario Accordino, ESA. The shore remained elusive on the drizzly May morning as a crack technical team of expert…

2 years ago
The power of waterThe power of water

The power of water

Why levees don't work, and the challenge of designing them differently There has been a lot of discussion about why…

2 years ago
High drama, ugly deeds, politics and moments of kindness…High drama, ugly deeds, politics and moments of kindness…

High drama, ugly deeds, politics and moments of kindness…

Photo: Crews work on a breach in the banks of Deer Creek about 3 miles north east of Allensworth. The…

2 years ago
5 major trends impacting the Water industry in the next decade5 major trends impacting the Water industry in the next decade

5 major trends impacting the Water industry in the next decade

The Water Industry is set to embrace several changes in the coming years due to rapid urbanisation, severe climate changes,…

5 years ago