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Downcutting is a type of geological erosion. When water moves through a channel at a rate that doesn’t allow materials…

Utility easement rights can be extremely complicated and vary widely among locations. A documented easement gives an individual or agency…

Wastewater collection system design is integral to the proper management of a community’s water resource management system. More than 3.5…

A Texas GIS map has many applications when planning, implementing, and maintaining community infrastructure. A geographic information system (GIS) is…

A floodplain development permit is required before any construction or development of any type begins in a Special Flood Hazard…

Environment studies are imperative for community decision makers. These reports contain empirical data of the environmental impact of current or…

National flood experts collect and interpret data regarding water movement. These observations have multiple applications including the prediction of future…

A water distribution system is a form of infrastructure installed and maintained by a community to provide access to clean…

FEMA floodplain maps are important tools used by communities to analyze potential flood damage by displaying information on the size…

What is civil engineering, anyway? The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) states, “Civil engineers design, build, and maintain the…