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Data center development is accelerating across the United States to support the AI revolution, and municipalities and water utilities are increasingly being asked to respond quickly to large, complex service requests. In EKI’s newest white paper, “Preparing for Data Center Development: What Municipalities and Water Utilities Need to Know,” we provide a practical framework for…

💧California’s $152M Watershed Resilience Program will open soon – is your project ready? California Proposition 4, approved by voters in November 2024, delivers landmark climate resilience investment, including approximately $152M for the Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) new Watershed Resilience Program. With no cost share requirement and competitive statewide eligibility, this is one of the…

We’re excited to welcome two accomplished leaders whose expertise will help guide EKI’s continued growth and impact. Alison C. Jones, PhD, PE, joins the Board as EKI’s first non-employee board member. With more than 35 years of leadership across architecture, engineering, construction, technology strategy, and digital transformation, Alison brings a valuable outside perspective shaped by…

💧Prop 4 funded grant programs are opening soon – are you ready? California Proposition 4, approved by voters in November 2024, delivers landmark climate resilience investment, including $3.77 billion for safe drinking water, drought, flood, and water resilience. Several water-related grant programs funded through Prop 4 are expected to open in late 2026/2027. Upcoming Grant…

At EKI’s annual company-wide and shareholders meeting, we came together to reflect on our growth and progress, celebrate our people, and get energized about our collective future. One of the highlights was the unveiling our refreshed Core Values, shaped by the thoughtful input of our employee owners. These values reflect who are, how we work…

🚀 Welcoming Andrew Goldberg to EKI Environment & Water! We are excited to announce that Andrew Goldberg has joined EKI Environment & Water as our Water Resources Data Scientist. As utilities and communities face increasingly complex challenges around infrastructure, water quality, regulatory compliance, climate resilience, and asset management, the ability to transform data into actionable…

Some of our EKI team traded project meetings and field equipment for hiking boots and campfires during a weekend getaway to California’s stunning Tahoe National Forest. At EKI, environmental stewardship is at the core of what we do and who we are.  Every day, we help clients navigate complex environmental challenges protect natural resources and…

📣 Please Welcome Joel Barber to EKI and Our Expansion into Colorado! We’re excited to welcome Joel Barber, PE to EKI as our Colorado Regional Director, marking an important milestone as we officially expand EKI’s water resources and environmental consulting services into the Colorado market. Joel brings more than 15 years of experience helping clients…

📣 Please Welcome Katie Ruby, PE! We’re so excited to welcome Katie Ruby, PE, to EKI Environment & Water this year as a Water Resources Project Manager. Katie brings more than 10 years of experience supporting public water agencies throughout California, with expertise in:💧 Water Supply Planning💧 Water Reuse💧 Regional Collaboration Katie’s career has focused…

Safety is More Than a Program—It’s Part of Who We Are At EKI, safety is woven into every project, every task, and every decision we make. Our commitment to safety extends beyond compliance and training—it is a culture built on accountability, awareness, and continuous improvement. During the first half of 2026, EKI employees successfully completed…