Brown and Caldwell: Brown and Caldwell receives $650,000 from The Water Research Foundation for projects supporting climate resilience and sustainability

Collaborative research to provide solutions for water industry challenges WALNUT CREEK, Calif. , Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown and Caldwell, an engineering consulting firm creating and delivering water and environmental solutions throughout North America and the Pacific, has been awarded $650,000 in funding from The Water Research Foundation (WRF) to lead three innovative research projects. Each project aims to equip the water industry with solutions to help them be more resilient and operate more efficiently and sustainably in the face of growing climate change impacts and community needs. When the research is complete, water sector leaders can expect to benefit from the industry's first greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions library, proven processes to help meet stringent nutrient limits while reducing carbon footprints, and a guidance manual for regional collaboration to manage brine waste streams. "While the three research projects vary in technical approach and outcomes, each is highly responsive to the complex climate and operational challenges that the water sector and our clients are facing," said Allegra da Silva, PhD, P.E., Director of Research & Innovation, Brown and Caldwell. "We are proud to receive this funding from WRF so that Brown and Caldwell can continue to collaborate with research partners and utilities in identifying and sharing industry-wide, innovative solutions that ensure efficient, sustainable water supplies for communities. A more resilient water sector supports a more resilient world." The three research projects and anticipated impact are: WRF is the leading research organization advancing the science of all water to meet the evolving needs of the water sector. For more information, visit www.waterrf.org . Stay up to date on project progress by visiting each project's page on the WRF website. About Brown and Caldwell Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California , Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, our creative solutions have helped municipalities, private industry, and government agencies successfully overcome their most challenging water and environmental obstacles. As an employee-owned company, Brown and Caldwell is passionate about exceeding our clients' expectations and making a difference for our employees, our communities, and our environment. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com . Media Contact Brown and Caldwell 800.727.2224 info@brwncald.com Cision View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/brown-and-caldwell-receives-650-000-from-the-water-research-foundation-for-projects-supporting-climate-resilience-and-sustainability-302347237.html SOURCE Brown and Caldwell Cision