RESILIENCY RESOURCES

• Winter's Alarmingly Low Snowpack Offers A Glimpse Of The Changing Rhythm Of Water In The Western U.S.

  The April 1 snowpack measurement has long been the single most important number in western water management, considered a strong proxy for how much water the mountains are holding in reserve. But in 2026, that savings account has been woefully deficient.

• Keeping Water Safe In A Connected World

  Water utilities were never designed to sit on the front line of geopolitics or organized cybercrime.
• Beyond The SCADA Alarm: Building A Predictive Framework For Water Quality Operations

  Transitioning from reactive SCADA alarms to predictive water quality frameworks improves operational resilience. By unifying data and automating reporting, utilities can identify emerging risks early, ensuring continuous compliance and more efficient resource management across complex treatment processes.

• Cybersecurity Best Practices For Private Utilities

  Digital connectivity in decentralized water systems creates new vulnerabilities for private utilities. Protecting critical infrastructure requires proactive "cyber hygiene," including network segmentation and rigorous access controls, to ensure operational uptime and prevent unauthorized system interference.

• Alaska's Glacial Lakes Are Expanding, Increasing The Risk Of Destructive Outburst Floods

  After nearly 15 straight years of ever-larger and more damaging floods in Alaska’s capital city, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is discussing an ambitious and expensive solution: create a permanent drain from the lake that would prevent it from reaching outburst stage. The initial cost estimates for the project range from US$613 million to $1 billion.
• 2026 Predictions: The Next Frontier Of Water Starts Now

  Emerging trends signal a new era of agility, ethics, and resilience for water professionals.
• What Is Bathymetric Modeling? And How Can It Protect Ecosystems While Saving Resources?

  Bathymetric modeling maps underwater terrain. It also helps guide planning, prevent hazards, and build climate-resilient infrastructure.

• The New Cyber Risk Challenging America's Water: Modernization Itself

  The integration of IT and OT systems has unlocked significant benefits — from enhanced operational visibility to smarter decision-making — and reflects years of hard work and commitment to innovation. This progress is a foundation for the next phase: strengthening defenses in a rapidly changing threat landscape.
• A New Approach To Infrastructure Resiliency

  Extreme weather and seismic threats are driving a new collaborative approach to infrastructure. By aligning utility needs with academic research and manufacturing innovation, providers can validate resilient technologies and deploy data-backed solutions for long-term reliability.

• Governments Need To Prepare For More Frequent Large Floods

  While many scientific and technical reports show that floods are becoming larger and more common, reports underestimate how their frequency is changing. Flood sizes get the spotlight, but governments and experts need to also consider their frequency to address implications overlooked by traditional management methods.