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SUMMARY:EPA Tools & Resources Training Webinar: Equitable Resilience Builder
DESCRIPTION:This training webinar will demonstrate the EPA’s Equitable Resilience Builder (ERB) tool\, which incorporates local knowledge and experience into the development of a resilience\, hazard mitigation\, or climate adaptation plan. ERB is a downloadable application that supports communities in strengthening resilience to disasters and climate change. It contains a series of collaborative activities users can select from to include local voices in resilience planning via storytelling\, trauma-informed engagement\, participatory mapping\, and indicator prioritization. Presenters will guide participants through each step of applying ERB to inclusive resilience planning.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/epa-tools-resources-training-webinar-equitable-resilience-builder/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Coastal Dissolved Oxygen Dynamics and A Brief Introduction to the Hypoxia Task Force
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi River/Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force: Advancing Nutrient Reductions – Jake Greif and Whitney King\, EPA Office of Water\n\nThe Hypoxia Task Force (HTF) is a collaborative partnership of federal agencies\, states\, and Tribes in the Mississippi/Atchafalaya River Basin with the shared goal of reducing the size and extent of the hypoxic zone in the northern Gulf of Mexico. This presentation will introduce the HTF\, including its history\, Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan\, and goals. It will also describe the Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP)\, which provides significant funding from BIL to support the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan and the actions GHP recipients are taking to engage stakeholders\, expand capacity\, and improve water quality. \n\nUSGS Long-term Monitoring: Measuring Progress Toward Nutrient Reduction Goals Set by the Mississippi River/Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force – Gretchen Oelsner\, U.S. Geological Survey\n\nSince the early 2000s\, USGS has supported NOAA and the Interagency Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force collective efforts to track long-term changes in nutrient inputs to the Gulf. This presentation will focus on the long-term trends in nitrogen and phosphorus loads in rivers throughout the Mississippi-Atchafalaya watershed and to the Gulf of Mexico as a measure of progress towards the nutrient reduction targets and to describe how hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico might be linked to nutrients coming from throughout the watershed. \n\nMeasuring and Modeling Oxygen Dynamics in Coastal Ecosystems: Application of ORD’s Coastal Generalized Ecosystem Model (CGEM) – Brandon Jarvis\, EPA Office of Research and Development\n\nThe Coastal Generalized Ecosystem Model (CGEM) is a biogeochemical model designed to address eutrophication\, dissolved oxygen\, and acidification dynamics in coastal and freshwater ecosystems. This presentation will highlight CGEM’s application to the northern Gulf of Mexico\, which has demonstrated new ecological theories on hypoxia\, informed water quality governance\, and guided decision making via ensemble modeling approaches. It will also cover the development and application of a multimedia modeling framework to more effectively evaluate climate change impacts.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/coastal-dissolved-oxygen-dynamics-and-a-brief-introduction-to-the-hypoxia-task-force/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241009T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241009T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
CREATED:20241002T134128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T134128Z
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SUMMARY:EPA’s Water Security Test Bed: Critical Infrastructure Research
DESCRIPTION:Maintaining water distribution system operability during a security threat and after disasters is vital for community resilience. With 84% of the U.S. population receiving water from over 160\,000 public drinking water systems; it is imperative that emergency responders return a water system back to operation quickly and with confidence that the water is safe to drink. This presentation will discuss EPA’s first-of-its-scale Water Security Test Bed (WSTB)\, which replicates a section of a typical municipal drinking water piping system to better understand the behavior of water systems under real-world conditions. \nEPA researchers are evaluating infrastructure and premise plumbing decontamination technologies\, mobile emergency water treatment systems and research focused on radionuclides. The future vision for the WSTB focuses on prevention\, mitigation\, and quick return-to-service of distribution system operational technology hardware and software compromised by cyber attacks. Presenters will provide an overview of site capabilities\, work that has been conducted at the WSTB over the last 10 years\, and the future research vision for the next decade.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/epas-water-security-test-bed-critical-infrastructure-research/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T123000
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CREATED:20240815T192526Z
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SUMMARY:Assessment of clogging in Managed Aquifer Recharge schemes
DESCRIPTION:Managed aquifer recharge\, or MAR\, refers to the intentional recharge of water to aquifers for subsequent use or environmental benefit. MAR offers numerous benefits\, including storage to improve the security of water supply\, including long-term storage for drought supply. natural treatment. All MAR schemes will invariably experience clogging of some type (physical\, chemical or biological)\, and to some degree\, during their operational life and is the single greatest operational risk to sustainability of schemes. \nThis webinar is for new proponents and operators of existing MAR schemes to assist them in recognising the potential for clogging and how to employ the appropriate mitigation or remediation measures. \nThe webinar will use case studies from both injection and infiltration MAR schemes and describe their approaches to clogging management through engineering design or operational management practices. Practical tips for managing the dominant types of clogging and principles on reducing clogging effects for new schemes will be shared.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/assessment-of-clogging-in-managed-aquifer-recharge-schemes/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T130000
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SUMMARY:Occurrence of Legionella pneumophila In Drinking Water Distribution Systems
DESCRIPTION:Legionella pneumophila is a significant drinking water contaminant due to its role in causing Legionnaires’ Disease (LD)\, a potentially fatal illness. While LD risk is largely determined by water management within buildings\, public water systems also contribute to L. pneumophila exposure and must play a role in its management. However\, limited data exist on its occurrence in distribution systems (DSs) and associated factors. \nProject 5156\, Occurrence of Legionella pneumophila in Drinking Water Distribution\, was a two-year study involving fifty-seven utilities monitoring L. pneumophila in water distribution systems across various regions\, system sizes\, and disinfectant types. The study aimed to develop a response and communication protocol for utilities following positive L. pneumophila detections; collect data to examine the relationship between L. pneumophila occurrence and disinfectant residuals; analyze the associations between disinfectant type\, concentration\, and system characteristics; and identify locations at higher risk for L. pneumophila presence. Additionally\, a benchmark risk analysis was conducted to assess the risk of L. pneumophila in distribution systems. \nIn this webcast\, presenters will share key findings from the study\, offering practical recommendations for monitoring and managing L. pneumophila in public water systems. The research enhances our understanding of L. pneumophila occurrence in distribution systems and provides valuable insights to help utilities improve water management practices and protect public health.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/occurrence-of-legionella-pneumophila-in-drinking-water-distribution-systems/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Lead Service Line Cost Efficiencies Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This is a national webinar focusing on cost efficiency opportunities for lead service line replacement (LSLR) activities. While everyone is welcome and encouraged to join\, utility staff will particularly benefit from attending. You will hear directly from water utility panelists about their ongoing lead service line replacement programs.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/lead-service-line-cost-efficiencies-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T184937Z
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SUMMARY:Establishing a Framework for Integrating Stormwater Capture into Water Supply Planning
DESCRIPTION:Stormwater is an increasingly important water resource and potential new water supply. It is estimated that systematic stormwater capture and use (SCU) could meet more than half of municipal and industrial water needs in the nation’s urban areas\, about the same amount of supply achievable through wastewater recycling. Moreover\, comparisons of costs of supply augmentation alternatives suggest SCU often is a less expensive source than wastewater recycling\, desalination\, or new supply development. The research team will focus on SCU for water supply augmentation where a primary objective includes augmenting (or offsetting) use of existing supplies through potable and/or non-potable applications. \nThe core objective of this project is to develop a pragmatic\, actionable research to inform and guide water sector professionals in (1) evaluating the potential value and feasibility of tapping stormwater as a source of supply (within the context of multi-benefit stormwater management); and (2) navigating the complex process of working with other utilities\, regulators\, elected officials\, and relevant stakeholders to move ideas into action.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/establishing-a-framework-for-integrating-stormwater-capture-into-water-supply-planning/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
CREATED:20241016T210413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T210413Z
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SUMMARY:Lessons Learned in Filing an Application for the Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentive (EPAct Section 247)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Grid Deployment Office (GDO) for an overview and lessons learned from applications submitted for the Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentive (EPAct Section 247). This session will also provide lessons learned in the development of a Community Benefits Plan (CBP). \nThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) provides $553.6 million to Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentive (EPAct Section 247) for capital improvements in grid resiliency\, dam safety\, and environmental improvements. On September 5\, 2024\, DOE announced over $430M in incentive payments for capital improvements at 293 hydroelectric improvement projects across 33 states.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/lessons-learned-in-filing-an-application-for-the-maintaining-and-enhancing-hydroelectricity-incentive-epact-section-247/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T150000
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CREATED:20241114T143146Z
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SUMMARY:Elevating communications in an age of climate solutions
DESCRIPTION:Despite the momentum of the clean energy industry\, too often companies and organizations are communicating in silos and using jargon. The energy transition requires technical expertise\, but communicating effectively also requires talking like a human to many kinds of other humans. \nJoin Canary Media\, RMI\, twentytwo & brand and Wärtsilä Marine for a conversation about effective storytelling and communications as climate solutions abound. \nThese experts will discuss crafting compelling narratives\, including people-led stories\, leveraging data and more. Whether you work for a startup\, an established company or a nonprofit\, this forum will provide you with actionable strategies to take your communications strategies to the next level.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/elevating-communications-in-an-age-of-climate-solutions/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
CREATED:20241105T192633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T192823Z
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SUMMARY:EPA Tools & Resources Webinar: 5th National Climate Assessment - Resources and Interactive Atlas
DESCRIPTION:Released in November 2023\, the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) is the US Government’s preeminent report on climate change impacts\, risks and responses. Led by the U.S. Global Research Program (USGCRP) and its 14 member agencies\, including the US EPA\, NCA5 draws on the expertise of nearly 500 authors and 250 contributors from every state\, as well as Guam\, Puerto Rico\, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. EPA contributed to chapters on air quality\, energy\, forests\, coasts\, ecosystems\, social systems and justice\, economics\, as well as regional and response chapters and the overview. \nThis webinar will provide an introduction and overview of the 5th National Climate Assessment. It will walk through the major findings presented in the Overview chapter and provide a demonstration of how to navigate the online report and resources. It will also highlight some of the new features of NCA5\, such as Art × Climate\, which is the first art gallery to be featured in the NCA. It will guide users to resources including podcasts\, recorded webinars\, and Spanish translations of the NCA5 chapters. The webinar will also specifically highlight and demo the NCA Interactive Atlas\, which provides access to the data compiled for NCA5 and enables users to do custom analysis and mapping.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/epa-tools-resources-webinar-5th-national-climate-assessment-resources-and-interactive-atlas/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
CREATED:20241107T213438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T213438Z
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SUMMARY:Lead Reduction Updates and Lead Service Line Identification and Replacement
DESCRIPTION:This special extended webinar event includes talks given at the EPA 21st Annual Drinking Water Workshop on September 17-19\, 2024. Presentations will include an overview of EPA regulations and programs designed to reduce lead in drinking water and current efforts to provide technical assistance for lead service line identification; a review of new technologies\, methods\, and predictive modeling tools for identifying service line materials; and an overview of sampling methods for identifying lead service lines. Q&A sessions will follow each presentation. \nInformation on the annual drinking water workshop: [epa.gov/water-research/21st-annual-epa-drinking-water-workshop-small-system-challenges-and-solutions]epa.gov/water-research/21st-annual-epa-drinking-water-workshop-small-system-challenges-and-solutions.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/lead-reduction-updates-and-lead-service-line-identification-and-replacement/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
CREATED:20241119T195402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T195402Z
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SUMMARY:EPA Tools & Resources Training Webinar: ECOTOX Knowledgebase and PFAS Updates
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will demonstrate EPA’s Ecotoxicology Knowledgebase (ECOTOX) tool\, which gives quick access to reliable and up-to-date information about how chemicals potentially affect ecologically relevant species. ECOTOX is a comprehensive\, publicly available knowledgebase providing single chemical environmental toxicity data for over 12\,000 chemicals and species\, including aquatic life\, terrestrial plants\, and wildlife. ECOTOX provides robust curated toxicity data for aquatic and terrestrial organisms to support ecological risk assessments\, site assessments\, criteria/benchmark development\, and other research. The knowledgebase is additionally used to aid the prioritization and assessment of chemicals. By leveraging this knowledge\, EPA remains committed to providing clear\, actionable\, and accessible information about PFAS to the public\, researchers\, and risk assessors. This presentation will include information on updates to ECOTOX data for PFAS to support hazard evaluation and development of ecological risk assessment screening values. The ECOTOX Knowledgebase Resource Hub can be accessed here.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/epa-tools-resources-training-webinar-ecotox-knowledgebase-and-pfas-updates/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
CREATED:20241205T182741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T182741Z
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SUMMARY:Local Partnerships: Developing Solutions for Rapid Needs
DESCRIPTION:Working collaboratively with a variety of partners\, including EPA regions\, states\, and Tribes\, is a vital feature of ORD research and its goal to address high priority near-term community needs. Directly working with partners provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships between researchers and communities. Researchers collaborated with local partners in EPA Region 6 to better understand Naegleria fowleri\, also known as brain-eating amoeba\, and its potential to contaminate splash pads. \nOver the past several years in EPA Region 6\, splash pads connected to disinfected drinking water have been at risk of contamination. Presenters will discuss their investigation into this issue\, identify best management practices\, and provide risk mitigation tools for prevention and detection of various waterborne disease outbreaks.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/local-partnerships-developing-solutions-for-rapid-needs/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
CREATED:20241119T195549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T195728Z
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SUMMARY:EPA Tools & Resources Webinar - Better Together: Participatory Science Resources & Opportunities at EPA
DESCRIPTION:Participatory science uses the collective strength and knowledge of the public to collect\, analyze\, and use data to answer environmental and public health questions. Participatory science is the involvement of the public in scientific research and includes a broad and inclusive array of activities. Projects answer wide ranging questions\, can engage the public in any or all steps of the scientific process\, and operate using diverse models ranging from community-led to institutionally driven. These efforts facilitate community engagement and an increase in place-based connections\, environmental stewardship\, and scientific literacy. EPA has a long history of engaging data collected by the public. In recent years\, the agency has collaborated with Tribal Nations\, state agencies\, academia\, technical support providers\, and volunteer scientists to explore effective collaborations and approaches to implementation. This webinar will explore three areas of participatory science focus at EPA: role of participatory science at EPA\, key considerations and resources available when starting a project\, and lessons learned and project spotlights.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/epa-tools-resources-webinar-better-together-participatory-science-resources-opportunities-at-epa-date-timedec-11-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250114T090000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
CREATED:20250106T192325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T192341Z
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SUMMARY:The Start of the 119th Congress: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:The Republican-led Congress plans to hit the ground running in January with a packed policy agenda and some new faces in key roles. This webinar will provide a comprehensive look at the start of the new Congress\, including top legislative priorities\, potential changes to tax and spending policy\, and regulatory shifts. Gain insights into the new committee leadership\, outlook for major nominations in the Senate\, and timeline for key bills.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/the-start-of-the-119th-congress-what-you-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
CREATED:20241220T230226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T230226Z
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SUMMARY:Lead Chemistry\, Communication\, and Local Engagement
DESCRIPTION:This special extended webinar event includes talks given at the 21st Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop on September 17-19\, 2024. Presentations will include overviews of lead corrosion and release basics\, research on pipe scale sampling and analysis\, best practices for starting and maintaining corrosion control treatment\, Ohio’s lead strategy and engagement toolkit\, and the impact of Michigan’s Safe Drinking Water Act on compliance lead service line sampling and system and customer communication
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/lead-chemistry-communication-and-local-engagement/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
CREATED:20250122T163316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T163316Z
UID:10000093-1738148400-1738152000@waterprogramportal.org
SUMMARY:Briefing: How should we talk about attacks on environmental policy and budget?
DESCRIPTION:Join the Combined Defense Project 3.0 and our partners for the first in a series of briefings to understand practical insights into how to best make your messages resonate with your targeted audience. \nThis briefing is open to advocates and staff in the climate and environmental space and will feature presentations on: \n-The latest polling insights from the Environmental Polling Consortium; \n-Pointers on defining and reaching your audience from the Innovation Hub; and \n-Results from new research sponsored by the Combined Defense Project 3.0 \nWe will record this session so please register in advance to attend and receive all of the briefing materials.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/briefing-how-should-we-talk-about-attacks-on-environmental-policy-and-budget/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T123000
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SUMMARY:Mapping Potential Wetland Areas for Landscape and Nutrient Management Across Conterminous United States
DESCRIPTION:Advancements in Mapping Potential Wetland Areas Across the Conterminous United States – Lauren Krohmer\, EPA Office of Research and Development\n\nIncreased availability and accessibility to 10-m landcover\, topographic\, and environmental data alongside tools and computers to process these data at the continental scale support large-scale landcover modeling. EnviroAtlas researchers harnessed 17 datasets at 10-m resolution and the Random Forest algorithm to identify locations across the conterminous United States that are likely to support a wetland ecosystem based on biophysical characteristics. The associated suite of products from this research provides opportunities to highlight locations for wetland construction\, conservation\, and restoration to contribute targeted ecosystem services related to nearby threats\, including pollution from agricultural runoff and flooding. \n\nInterception of Agricultural Surface Runoff by Wetlands Across CONUS – Scott Alford\, EPA Office of Research and Development\n\nWetlands are widely valued for their effectiveness in reducing nutrient loads in surface waters\, but there is growing need for targeted wetland conservation and construction to maximize impacts on water quality management while efficiently investing resources in wetland projects. This presentation will describe efforts to identify existing and potential wetland areas that intercept agricultural nonpoint source pollution in the form of surface runoff as a means of nutrient management across the conterminous United States (CONUS). This framework represents the initial steps in developing a CONUS scale wetland prioritization tool to be used for water quality management.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/mapping-potential-wetland-areas-for-landscape-and-nutrient-management-across-conterminous-united-states/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T123000
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CREATED:20250115T204554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T204554Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Year's Top Priorities in Climate\, Energy\, and the Environment
DESCRIPTION:With every new administration and Congress comes a different set of energy and environmental priorities. Despite shifts in political offices and rhetoric\, there are opportunities for policy action toward a healthy environment and thriving economy. Join Resources for the Future (RFF) and leaders from across government\, business\, philanthropy\, and media to discuss the big decisions anticipated in 2025. We’ll explore the priorities of the incoming Trump administration and the 119th Congress\, as well as offer expert insights to inform research and policy agendas for the coming year. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, January 29 from 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET to hear from these thought leaders on 2025’s big decisions\, including upcoming opportunities and challenges with congressional and federal regulatory activities\, and how looming federal court decisions may change decisionmaking into the future \nSpeakers \n\nCarlos Curbelo\, Co-Chair\, Climate Solutions Foundation\nRoger Martella\, Chief Sustainability Officer\, GE Vernova\nEliza Barclay\, Climate Opinion Editor\, the New York Times\nKate Gordon\, Chief Executive Officer\, California Forward\nKevin Rennert\, Fellow and Director of the Federal Climate Policy Initiative\, RFF (Moderator)
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/exploring-the-years-top-priorities-in-climate-energy-and-the-environment/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
CREATED:20250129T213735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213735Z
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SUMMARY:Recent and Future Trends in Water Resources from the RPA Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Human activities and natural processes have significantly altered the water resources of the United States\, and continual changes are expected. This webinar will review results from the Water Resources Chapter of the 2020 RPA Assessment\, summarizing recent trends and future projections of freshwater use and supply\, as well as likelihood of water shortages to 2070 based on RPA scenarios and how those shortages impact communities throughout the United States. \nTo highlight the value of the RPA approaches\, we will then hear how The Pew Charitable Trusts uses information and outputs like those from the RPA project to better understand how their conservation work may affect local communities\, what that means for how they engage in partnerships with those communities\, and how that may translate to project objectives and metrics for success.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/recent-and-future-trends-in-water-resources-from-the-rpa-assessment/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
CREATED:20250203T174405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T174405Z
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SUMMARY:Messaging for Energy and Environmental Executive Orders
DESCRIPTION:Join the Environmental Polling Consortium for a presentation of the results from new message testing showing the most effective ways to respond to Trump’s executive orders on energy and the environment\, including: \n-Withdrawing the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement; \n-Opening up more public lands and waters for oil and gas drilling\, including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska; \n-Suspending new government permits and leases for wind energy projects; \n-Weakening vehicle emissions and efficiency standards; and \n-Repealing the government’s environmental justice programs. \nThis work was conducting with the Sierra Club\, GreenLatinos\, and other partners. We will record this session and send out the materials to all registrants – if you cannot attend live\, you can still register and receive the follow-up materials.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/messaging-for-energy-and-environmental-executive-orders/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
CREATED:20250204T203522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T203522Z
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SUMMARY:Alternative Water Sources to Augment Water Supplies
DESCRIPTION:Meeting the demand for safe and adequate supplies of water\, especially in regions undergoing hotter and drier weather conditions\, requires addressing research gaps associated with water reuse and water storage\, including enhanced or managed aquifer recharge. Sustainable and safe water supply is a common theme for states and communities across the nation. Key research needs include chemical and microbial risk assessments for fit for purpose reuse\, treatment characterization and performance as well as reliable supplies and cost\, which will assist communities in their water reuse and aquifer recharge decisions. This webinar will provide an overview of ongoing EPA ORD research related to alternative water sources including decentralized water reuse\, protein processing plants\, treated produced water from oil and gas activities\, and enhanced/managed aquifer recharge\, as well as collaborations with our partners. 
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/alternative-water-sources-to-augment-water-supplies/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
CREATED:20250219T233205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T233205Z
UID:10000098-1740481200-1740486600@waterprogramportal.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Response:  Drinking Water Supply Planning and Treatment Technology Deployment
DESCRIPTION:Planning for an Emergency Drinking Water Supply\nDuring an incident that disrupts the availability of drinking water on a large-scale or regional basis\, clarity in the roles and responsibilities of those involved with locating\, securing\, and delivering an emergency drinking water supply (EDWS) will be critical. An EDWS is alternate drinking water supply (e.g.\, bottled/bulk water) provided to residents when a community’s drinking water utility can no longer treat and/or distribute water. Provision of an EDWS involves the development of an emergency drinking water plan by a local water utility and also involves the collaboration and partnership between various levels of local government. This presentation will discuss how small drinking water utilities can develop an EDWS plan and coordinate with other local partners to provide emergency drinking water when there is a disaster. \nPortable Treatment System to Provide Drinking Water During Emergencies\nFollowing an emergency event\, communities need access to clean water for drinking\, cooking\, cleaning\, and medical triage. EPA researchers partnered with the nonprofit organization\, WaterStep\, to develop a modular\, mobile water treatment system known as Water on Wheels– Emergency Mobile Water Treatment System (WOW Cart). This presentation will discuss this inexpensive and versatile water treatment system that’s about the size of a shopping cart. It is configured with multiple treatment technologies and is equipped with alternative power sources. The system is easy to operate and can be deployed to critical infrastructure ahead of oncoming natural events to build resiliency.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/emergency-response-drinking-water-supply-planning-and-treatment-technology-deployment/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250303T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250303T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
CREATED:20250227T211642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T211727Z
UID:10000102-1740999600-1741003200@waterprogramportal.org
SUMMARY:How We Save Clean Energy Programs: Budget Explainer & Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Have you benefitted from clean energy or climate investments in the IRA? \nAll across the country\, communities\, businesses\, and individuals have seen firsthand what the clean energy and climate investments in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) can do. They’ve seen how the IRA is creating jobs\, reducing costs for families\, supercharging clean energy projects\, and reducing dangerous climate pollution. \nBut all of these programs are in real danger right now\, because they can be gutted or fully repealed during the budget reconciliation process which is already underway in Congress. \nGood news\, though! Individuals and groups with stories to tell about the positive impact of these programs have unique power in this landscape. \nJoin us on Monday\, March 3 to learn about budget reconciliation and just how state advocates can save the IRA’s clean energy programs.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/how-we-save-clean-energy-programs-budget-explainer-advocacy-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
CREATED:20250305T215334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T215334Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Contaminated Drinking Water Post-Hurricane
DESCRIPTION:Drinking water infrastructure may become contaminated during a hurricane by tidal surge\, flooding\, pollutants in the water\, or physical damage to the distribution system. Many communities experienced damage to drinking water systems following Hurricanes Harvey and Maria (2017)\, and as recently as Helene (2024). When community infrastructure is damaged from storms\, contaminated floodwaters can become a problem. It is important for emergency responders to understand how water systems can be decontaminated and returned to service so that communities can begin to recover. \nThis webinar will discuss a simulated post-hurricane contamination of a drinking water distribution system that was conducted at EPA’s Water Security Test Bed (WSTB)\, a first-of-its-scale replication of a typical municipal drinking water piping system. The WSTB allows researchers and responders to better understand that behavior of water systems under real-world conditions. For this experiment\, the 450-foot long pipe and associated premise plumbing were contaminated with diesel fuel\, saltwater\, and E. coli. The presenter will discuss how the system was monitored before\, during\, and after decontamination and provide the results.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/managing-contaminated-drinking-water-post-hurricane/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
CREATED:20250311T151314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T151314Z
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SUMMARY:Federal Tax Credit Assistance for Maritime Users
DESCRIPTION:Join L4GG and Washington Maritime Blue on March 14 at 11am to learn more about how your clean energy fueled shorepower project\, EV Charging Infrastructure\, or clean port handling equipment could be eligible for federal tax credits. Even more importantly\, meet the team who is going to help you learn\, plan\, and file for those tax credits for free\, regardless of if your project is only an idea or fully operational. This webinar and service are provided to Washingtonians through the Washington State Clean Energy Tax Credit Assistance Program.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/federal-tax-credit-assistance-for-maritime-users/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
CREATED:20250225T210747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T210747Z
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SUMMARY:Implementing Machine Learning Process Controls at Water Resource Recovery Facilities
DESCRIPTION:Improvements in process monitoring and control at water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) could result in reductions in electricity consumption\, chemical inputs\, footprint\, and greenhouse gas emissions\, as well as increased energy and nutrient recovery and improved water quality. However\, many current WRRF data collection\, monitoring\, and control approaches use 20th century process monitoring and control systems. \nThis webcast is designed for wastewater professionals looking to increase understanding of machine learning (ML) and how to implement data-driven process controls at WRRFs. The webcast features results from a U.S. Department of Energy-funded project Data-Driven Process Control for Maximizing Resource Efficiency (5141) which has developed and demonstrated data-driven process controls at full-scale facilities for a variety of applications that collectively provide a whole plant approach and offer substantial energy and resource recovery benefits. \nThe webcast will provide an overview of what artificial intelligence (AI) and ML are\, including basic terminology. Participants will learn the steps necessary for ML control implementation based on a framework developed by the project team. Case studies will be presented to illustrate the steps involved. The presenters will also highlight an ML Toolkit that the project created\, which includes project write-ups\, code notebooks\, video walkthroughs\, and other resources for users. \nPresenters: \n\nKathryn Newhart\, Assistant Professor\, Oregon State University\nJoe Lybik\, PhD Candidate\, University of Michigan\nJeff Sparks\, Director of Digital Water\, Hampton Roads Sanitation District\nRudy Maltos\, Associate Engineer\, Metro Water Recovery\nNam Ngo\, Program Manager\, Research\, DC Water\n\nModerators: \n\nJeff Moeller\, Director of Research Services\, The Water Research Foundation\nNancy Love\, Professor\, University of Michigan
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/implementing-machine-learning-process-controls-at-water-resource-recovery-facilities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
CREATED:20250311T150959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T150959Z
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SUMMARY:Addressing Emerging Contaminants in Wastewater Treatment Systems
DESCRIPTION:The efficacy of treatment systems in removing a range of emerging contaminants\, such as microplastics\, pharmaceuticals and personal care products\, harmful algal blooms\, 1-4-dioxane\, and 6-PPD\, from water is often unclear. States have expressed interest in understanding removal rates and viable treatment technologies to address public health concerns. This webinar will provide an overview of work by our Office of Research and Development to develop a framework of wastewater treatment processes\, focusing on removal rates of certain emerging contaminants\, as well as associated life cycle costs and environmental impacts. This work will give states and communities more resources to understand how to treat contaminants in their water systems\, helping ensure clean water for all Americans.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/addressing-emerging-contaminants-in-wastewater-treatment-systems/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
CREATED:20250227T211443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T211443Z
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SUMMARY:EPC Quarterly Poll Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Join the EPC and our partners for our first quarterly poll briefing of 2025\, which will focus on voter attitudes about climate\, the environment\, and clean energy under the new administration. This briefing is open to the movement and you should register in advance – we will send out the recordings and materials to everyone that registers.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/epc-quarterly-poll-briefing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T160558
CREATED:20250320T164725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T165921Z
UID:10000109-1743516000-1743519600@waterprogramportal.org
SUMMARY:The State of Public Opinion on Water
DESCRIPTION:Join the Environmental Polling Consortium and our partners American Rivers Action Fund and the Water Hub for a deep dive webinar into the current state of public opinion research on water related policies and issues. This webinar is open to anyone in the climate and environmental space and best suited for those working on water policy and communications. Presentations include: \n-An overview of polling on water related topics and how to best utilize the data in your work; \n-Public opinion on clean water and resilience; and \n-Messaging guidance to help guide your communications around water. \nThis is an hour long webinar followed by a 30 minute Q&A. We will record this session\, so please register in advance to ensure you receive the recording and materials.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/the-state-of-public-opinion-on-water/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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