ASCE Gov't Relations
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Government Relations for the American Society of Civil Engineers, committed to modernizing the nation's infrastructure.
Washington, DC
Joined October 2008
The nation's economy and security depends on strong infrastructure. Although a 'C' is not where we want to be, stakeholders are coming together to move us in the right direction so that our infrastructure allows American families and businesses to thrive.
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Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina exposed just how important reliable dams and levees are to public safety.
wbaltv.com
Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina caused devastating effects for Louisianans when the levees meant to protect residents failed. Now, we’re taking a look at the dam and levee infrastructures in the...
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Dams received a 'D+' on the 2025 @ASCETweets Report Card for America's Infrastructure.
apnews.com
The federal government has demanded upgrades on a dam on Michigan's AuTrain River to meet safety standards, but repairs on the pockmarked dam have not taken place.
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The 2025 Report Card for Colorado's Infrastructure assigned the state's roads a "D+" grade.
coloradosun.com
Yes. The percentage of Colorado roads rated “poor” by the Federal Highway Administration has tripled since shortly after TABOR became law.
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RT @ASCETweets: Aviation received a D+ on ASCE’s 2025 #InfrastructureReportCard. Despite significant investments at the federal and local l….
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Older, coastal states face mounting challenges to address aging infrastructure that supports dense populations. States like Maryland have initiated innovative solutions to these challenges.
eyeonannapolis.net
Decades of wear, harsh weather, and population growth have left much of Maryland’s infrastructure strained and outdated. Roads crack under heavier traffic, water systems falter with age, and public…
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Continued federal funding for Atlas-15 means safer, more resilient communities!.
thebradentontimes.com
A suspended federal project that promised to be a game-changer in protecting the public from worsening flooding is back in business today, with a team of scientists hard at work to make up for lost …
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Always great to see @ASCETweets members doing important advocacy work! Kansas members Ernie Longoria and Aaron Frits met with @RepDavids to talk about priorities for the 2026 surface transportation reauthorization bill.
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We are proud to announce that the @ASCETweets 2025 Report Card for America's Infrastructure has received the ASAE 2025 Power of Associations Gold Award! Read more about the recognition here:
asce.org
Infrastructure Report Card is recognized for its broad impact on public awareness of infrastructure issues.
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The CO Section of @ASCETweets just released its 2025 Report Card for Colorado's Infrastructure, assigning the state a "C -". Surging population growth and increasingly frequent severe weather are putting strain on aging assets, but CO has made key investments in recent years
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"Aging infrastructure and rising water levels are increasing the number of dams at risk of overtopping, threatening their structural integrity and potentially putting downstream communities in peril." . Dams received a D+ rating in the 2025 Report Card.
newsweek.com
"Decades ago, dam builders used the best available technology knowledge, but things have been changing," said civil engineer Ebrahim Ahmadisharaf.
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Last week, @ASCETweets spoke w/ @CNN about the importance of Atlas 15 flood data/projections for effective infrastructure planning. Since then, the Trump administration has decided to continue building out this database, a major win for safety and savings!.
cnn.com
The Trump administration has changed course and is moving ahead with work to develop a new database that would provide Americans with precise estimates of their flash flood risk in a warming world.
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Excited to participate in @USDOT event today led by @SecDuffy highlighting DOT's efforts to enhance safety, improve project delivery, and develop partnerships. @ASCETweets is proud to continue our work with DOT to improve the nation's transportation networks.
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RT @ASCETweets: “Recovery will take years. These communities will not be the same because of this disaster.” . Following last week’s deadly….
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U.S. water infrastructure needs are significant, particularly as systems age and new contaminants need to be removed to protect the public. John Griffith of @amwater and @ASCETweets' 2025 Report Card for America's Infrastructure outline the challenges 👇.
bloomberg.com
John Griffith, CEO of American Water, joins Open Interest to talk about the need to invest capital in our water infrastructure. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Like many state's Ohio's water infrastructure is aging and funding falls short for necessary replacements. However, several cities have been proactive to address these concerns and protect water quality, via @10TV .
10tv.com
Ohio is projected to see a 30% increase in extreme rainfall events by 2050, a trend that experts warn could further strain the state’s water treatment systems.
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What does Ohio's "C" infrastructure grade mean for residents and businesses in the Buckeye State? via @WTOL11Toledo .
wtol.com
Ohio’s roads, bridges, water systems, schools and more areas are under the microscope again, in the first report since 2021.
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Ohio's infrastructure has improved! The state earned a "C" grade in the 2025 Report Card for Ohio's Infrastructure, which highlights multibillion-dollar efforts to upgrade aging systems. Check out all 17 categories.
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TOMORROW: @ASCETweets Ohio will unveil the 2025 Report Card for Ohio's Infrastructure in an event featuring state representatives and industry leaders. Responsible for moving the fourth-most freight in the nation, Ohio's infrastructure plays a critical role in the U.S. economy.
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The @ASCETweets 2025 Report Card for America's Infrastructure continues to get attention. Executive Director Tom Smith spoke with @_antonyoliver_'s Infrastructure Podcast about the report card's impact, and next steps for our infrastructure.
infrastructure-podcast.com
Grading US infrastructure with Tom Smith
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