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Langdon Utility Improvement Project named APWA 2019 Project of the Year
Phase I of Langdon’s Utility Improvement Project was recently named 2019 Project of the Year by the North Dakota chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA). Criteria used in the selection process included the demonstration of good construction management techniques, safety, community relations, environmental protection, unusual accomplishments, and commitment to sustainability. The Langdon Project … Read More
Optimization: Water Treatment Facility
Water treatment plant operators take on heavy responsibilities to ensure their city treatment facility is operating correctly. With chemicals, equipment, temperatures and fluctuating water sources, there’s a lot that goes into ensuring optimal performance. With so many factors to monitor, it’s likely easiest for an operator to test, make adjustments as needed to ensure water … Read More
Inside the Flood Fight, Part 3: Many Variables Make Flexibility Key
Experience and technology help Moore’s water resources engineers predict what is likely to happen during a flood event. Yet, every flood event is different. There are many reasons for this, and this final installment of “Inside the Flood Fight” (see part 1 and part 2) explores some of the variables that make flexibility a key … Read More
Moore Engineering Supports Bemidji Carnegie Library
Moore Engineering recently made a donation to the Friends of the Carnegie on behalf of the restoration of Bemidji’s historic Carnegie library. Rich Slagle, Moore Engineering’s Community and Client Development Manager, presented Suzanne Liapis, President of the Friends of the Carnegie, with a check for the Library. Says Slagle, “Moore Engineering is committed to giving back … Read More
Inside the Flood Fight, Part 2: Spring Conditions Prompt Action
After a winter of monitoring moisture conditions and preparing as much as possible [see Part 1], area water experts have a pretty decent idea whether there is reason for concern when the spring melt begins. This edition of Inside the Flood Fight, part two of three, explains how Moore’s water resources engineers experts go to … Read More
Inside the Flood Fight, Part 1: Preparations Begin Well in Advance
Spring waters are receding in the Red River Valley after reminding us all of the potential for catastrophic flooding. Some areas were impacted more than others, but for the most part, the preparations made since the last event several years ago seem to have been a big improvement in averting risk. This blog is the … Read More
Drainage and Watershed Timing in the Red River Basin
The following article was originally published in North Dakota Water magazine’s March 2019 issue. The relationship between surface drainage and flooding is often misunderstood. Logic would dictate that drains move water and therefore cause floods. As with most any water-related topic, reality is far more complex. The purpose of this article is to explain the … Read More
Moore wins communication awards, including first place for City of Harvey video
Moore Engineering won several awards at the annual North Dakota Professional Communicators (NDPC) banquet in Bismarck on March 28. FIRST PLACE – City of Harvey Video A first place award went to the video Moore produced to honor the City of Harvey being named 2018 Small City of the Year by the North Dakota League … Read More
2019 Spring Flooding: Resources and Links
Wondering where to get the latest flood information in your area? You’re in luck! We have curated the following list of resources and links to keep the people we serve informed of this year’s flood fight. Note: This list will be updated as needed on an ongoing basis during the 2019 spring flooding season or as … Read More
Moore Engineering and its employees donate to Churches United
FARGO, N.D. – Moore Engineering and its employees donated $11,880 to Churches United for the Homeless in advance of Giving Hearts Day. The money was contributed by employees at Moore Engineering’s annual gathering earlier this year, and then matched by the company. Pastor Sue Koesterman, Executive Director at Churches United for the Homeless said, “The … Read More