September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the many contributions and accomplishments of the Latino(a)(e)(x) and Hispanic community. Loran Visel works as a Junior Administrative Analyst for the Business Strategy & Performance division within the Wastewater Enterprise at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC).

The Floodwater Grant program supports eligible San Francisco property owners with up to $100,000 to install flood-protection measures on their property. Property owners may be eligible for this San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) grant if they experienced rain-related flooding from the street or sidewalk (public right-of-way) or plumbing fixtures (City sewer system).

Last August, eager to gain hands-on experience in local policymaking, I moved to San Francisco to join the San Francisco Fellows 2023-24 cohort. The Fellowship offers young professionals a 12-month, full-time opportunity to work in a City department while attending weekly professional development workshops.

The City’s case asks the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the Clean Water Act and ensure EPA issues permits with clear instructions to prevent water pollution