Author: ayres

Society of American Military Engineers Honors Business Development Specialist

Christina Hiegel, PE, business development specialist and senior engineer, was awarded the Regional Vice President’s Medal for Outstanding Service to the Society of American Military Engineers. This prestigious award was presented this summer in recognition of Hiegel’s participation and leadership in putting together the month-long SAME Colossal Colorado Industry Event and development of the Spirit… Read More »

Deadlines Approaching for $3 Billion in EDA American Rescue Plan Grants

It’s time to get serious about the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) $3 billion funding infusion waiting to flow to local governments and other entities as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Historically the EDA receives and distributes about $350 million annually to fund infrastructure projects across the nation through grant programs. Now,… Read More »

Post-wildfire Stabilization: Flash Flooding and Mudslides

By Colin Barry, PG, CFM Large burning and loss of vegetation and groundcover caused by a wildfire has detrimental impacts to watersheds. With a wildfire, vegetation that usually absorbs precipitation and runoff is burned, which makes the affected area more vulnerable to flooding. Also, wildfires can “bake” the soil underground, making them temporarily impermeable, unable… Read More »