Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN)

💧Discover the latest water sector industry knowledge in our November edition of #EFCNews. This edition offers insights and resources to keep you updated on all the important information you need to know!     🌟 Featured in this edition: EFCN podcast on Fee Schedules for #FOG Pretreatment Programs, a new animation on how common homes with #septicsystems are, and more! Dive into a new blog post on how #infrastructure funding and football are more similar than you think, and learn more about our new “Ask Me Anything” State Revolving Fund (SRF) Office Hours series.     📲Read the November edition here: https://lnkd.in/gBUAWNB8       Receive new editions to your inbox every month by subscribing today: https://lnkd.in/g7PsSxDn       #WaterNews #IndustryInsights #EFCN #StayInformed #WaterResources #Webinars #StayCurrent #WaterIndustryInsights #WaterSector #Newsletter #WaterisLife  

Join us for State Revolving Fund (SRF) ‘Ask Me Anything’ Office Hours and enhance your ability to navigate the SRFs. Hosted by Ashley Lucht, Director of the Community Finance Team at Quantified Ventures, these sessions are tailored for utility operators and managers, municipal decision-makers, and other stakeholders who support and advance water infrastructure projects.    🗓️ What to Expect:  Theme-Based Sessions: Each session opens with a specific theme, providing clarity, strategies, and practical insights for preparing and managing an SRF-funded project.  Ask Me Anything: The remainder of the session will be devoted to ‘Ask Me Anything’ where you can bring your questions and receive tailored guidance from our experts.    🖊️ Submit Your Questions: Participants can submit questions in advance or bring them to the session for real-time support.    📅 Flexible Participation: Attend all sessions or select those that best meet your needs.    For the full series calendar and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gcUuDycN     #SRFOfficeHours #WaterInfrastructure #ExpertSupport #WaterManagement #EFCN #Water #Wastewater #CWSRF #DWSRF #SRF 

Ever wonder what happens to the water that goes down your drain? Join us for an #ASMR exploration of the Metropolitan Syracuse Wastewater Treatment Plant! This video highlights the unsung heroes of wastewater treatment and the vital services they provide to our communities.      Created by: Cristen Crew and Mya Bonney  Special Thanks to: Onondaga County Department of Water Environment Protection    For more water and wastewater related content, visit the Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN) multimedia library: https://lnkd.in/g_mWiiWM       #WastewaterTreatment #ASMR #Sustainability #CommunityHeroes #EnvironmentalProtection #ISE #wastewater #water 

The EFCN Water Leadership Program (WLP) is excited to announce the launch of our NEW On-Demand Learning Module! Perfect for busy water professionals, this flexible resource allows you to explore foundational leadership topics and build confidence at your own pace.     Dive into curated materials and select recordings from our expert-led sessions. Module topics include:    💧   Navigating Workplace Dynamics: Working with Staff, Diversity, and Conflict Resolution   💧   Strategic Communication for Water Sector Leaders  💧   Leading with Social and Emotional Intelligence  💧   Environmental Justice Perspectives in the Water Sector  💧   3-Part Career Self-Assessment  💧   And more!    Whether you’re looking to build skills on your own time or catch up on program highlights, this module will help you grow your leadership skills in water utility management.     Access Resources Here: https://lnkd.in/dcQWB_kg    #WaterLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #UtilityManagement #EFCN #LeadershipSkills #OnDemandLearning #Leadership #WaterisLife #SEI 

Did you know over 3.5 billion people worldwide live without access to safely managed sanitation, impacting public health, dignity, and the environment? In the US alone,1.4 million people lack access to indoor plumbing (hot and cold running water, a sink, a shower/bath, or a flushing toilet).    This World Toilet Day, we’re highlighting the critical need for sustainable sanitation solutions. From climate change to conflict, disasters, and neglect, sanitation systems around the world are vulnerable. It’s time to prioritize equitable infrastructure investments, innovative solutions, and equal access to ensure that every community can depend on #safe and #resilient sanitation infrastructure.    Learn more about World Toilet Day 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/g7BG-esC     #WorldToiletDay #WorldToiletDay2024 #ToiletDay #Sanitation #SanitationAwareness #UNWater #EFCN #climatechange 

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Creating Resilient Water Utilities (#CRWU) Initiative is launching a free national #webinar series to share #climate adaptation stories from drinking #water and #wastewater utilities. The series aims to provide insights into addressing climate challenges, building #resilience, and incorporating environmental justice efforts.      Webinar Series Overview:   💧 Focus on climate adaptation stories from drinking water and wastewater utilities   💧 Insights into addressing climate challenges, building resilience, and #environmentaljustice   💧 Learn how to use CRWU's tools and information for solutions, vulnerabilities, and funding     SESSION DETAILS:      Session 1: Utility Success Stories Roundtable   💧 Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024   💧 Time: 1-3 PM ET      Session 2: Climate Impacts Panel   💧 Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024   💧 Time: 1-3 PM ET      Session 3: Success in Adaptation Funding   💧 Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024   💧 Time: 1-3 PM ET      Session 4: CREAT 101: Adaptation Tools   💧 Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024   💧 Time: 1-3 PM ET      Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gHHwRPi9

Join us on November 19, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST for a no-cost webinar on “Solar Energy for Small Wastewater Systems: Savings, Sustainability, and Incentives."   Small #wastewater treatment plants face unique #energy challenges. Learn how to reduce energy costs and enhance #sustainability. This webinar will cover:  - Energy consumption patterns in small WWTPs  - #Solar power's role in cutting electricity expenses  - Direct pay provisions under the Inflation Reduction Act  - Incentive programs for solar adoption by tax-exempt and governmental entities    Presenters:  Danish Kumar, Climate Change Program Manager, University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center  Stephanie Pendergrass Dalke, Water Resources and Climate Adaptation Program Manager, University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center  Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gyky5X32     #webinar #WWTP #solarenergy #IRA #energysavings #EFCN

Community-Based Public-Private Partnerships (CBP3) are important ways of managing urban #infrastructure challenges, but there are important elements that are needed to be a viable #partnership. Check out this blog post and video written and produced by April Mendez, CEO of Greenprint Partners. Learn how to navigate common #pitfalls and create balanced, mutually beneficial relationships between #public entities, #private partners, and the #community. Discover key strategies to ensure your projects meet their goals and maintain community trust.   Read the Blog and Learn More here: https://lnkd.in/g7A-eXy8     #CBP3 #Partnerships #Pitfalls #EFCN  

Did you know that roughly 25% of homes across the globe aren’t connected to public #wastewater systems? Learn why this is the case by watching the latest animation created by the Southwest Environmental Finance Center, “Homes With Septic Systems Are More Common Than You Think.”    Watch Here: https://lnkd.in/gjGHdnps    #Septic #SepticSystems #SepticSystem #DecentralizedSystems #DecentralizedSystem #EFCN 

Join us for a virtual training on Asset Management for Utah Wastewater Systems. This 2-part, 4-hour training, presented by the Southwest Environmental Finance Center, will cover Asset Management’s core components and the overall Asset Management thought-process, before focusing more specifically on the practical application of asset management concepts for data informed decision making using real-world examples. Visit the link below to sign up today!     This training is approved for 0.4 contact hours for wastewater operators by the Utah Division of Water Quality.    Please Note: You must attend the full duration of both sessions to be eligible for CEUs.    Date: December 9, 2024 and December 11, 2024  Time: 10:00 PM - 2:00 PM MST     Learn More and Register Today! https://lnkd.in/gXS7ScmJ     #AssetManagement #Wastewater #Utah #Training #EFCN