Counter Punch, April 27, 2021: The Southwestern states, in particular, have faced frequent and ongoing droughts over the past two decades, and traditional water supplies are failing. As groundwater supplies in the region have depleted substantially, rainfall has decreased and the costs of importing water have risen substantially.
Press Release, April 18, 2020: Mr. Mark Millan, former mayor and council member of the Town of Windsor, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the WateReuse Association, California section.
Press Release, October 8, 2018: Windsor, CA – Town of Windsor Councilmember, Mark Millan, has been selected for “Infrastructure Elected Official Champion of the Year” by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)-CA North Coast Chapter. The award honors an elected official who has made significant contributions toward development of critical community infrastructure.
Press Release, January 27, 2015: Potable reuse involves the use of proven and reliable technology to purify recycled water so that it can safely supplement the drinking water supplies of communities. It is especially valuable to communities in water-scarce regions. Experience among water agencies and municipalities has shown, however, that public acceptance of direct potable reuse is one of the primary challenges facing this source of water supply.
Press Release, November 5, 2014: Windsor, CA — Data Instincts, a Windsor public outreach firm specializing in water reuse, has announced the publication of a communication toolkit to help agencies develop effective public outreach plans for desalination projects.
North Bay Business Journal, January 27, 2014: A local firm is leading an effort to convince California residents that modern technology can clean wastewater so well that the resulting water can be blended with conventional drinking water to solve current and future water crises.
November 14, 2013: A report released this October provides a comprehensive look at the future potential role of direct potable reuse (DPR) in Australia and internationally.
Press Release, November 14, 2013: Data Instincts and Katz & Associates, two public outreach firms specializing in water reuse projects, announced they have been awarded a research grant from the WateReuse Research Foundation to develop a model communication plan for achieving public acceptance of direct potable reuse
The Windsor Times, January 24, 2013: Do people seem to be getting it that they live in a watershed? Yes and no, according to a Russian River Watershed Association survey conducted last year.
April 26, 2012 The American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE) announced the recipients of the 2012 Environmental Communication Award. The Awards Program recognizes organizations and individuals that have made outstanding contributions to water reuse during the preceding year. Highlighting … Continued