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SUMMARY:Understanding the PFAS Regulatory Framework: What to Know and Watch For
DESCRIPTION:PFAS regulations are rapidly evolving at the federal and state levels\, creating new compliance challenges and financial pressures for water systems across the country. Small and mid-sized utilities\, in particular\, must navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape while managing limited resources. Understanding what’s required now – and what’s on the horizon – is critical to protecting both public health and system sustainability. \nThis one-hour webinar will break down the current PFAS regulatory framework\, highlight key compliance risks and monitoring requirements\, and explore practical\, cost-effective strategies for managing PFAS-related obligations. The session is designed for utility managers\, public works directors\, finance and grant administrators\, and organizations focused on safe drinking water who are looking to stay informed on regulatory developments and plan effectively for the future. \nPresenters: \n– Carolyn Berndt\, Legislative Director for Sustainability on the Federal Advocacy team at the National League of Cities (NLC) \n– Charlotte Mitchell\, Associate Legislative Director for Environment\, Energy and Land Use policy at National Association of Counties (NACo) \n– Alexis Lan\, Physical Scientist and Policy Analyst in the Office of Water\, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/understanding-the-pfas-regulatory-framework-what-to-know-and-watch-for/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Green Schoolyards as a Stormwater and Community Resilience Strategy
DESCRIPTION:This webinar opens a three-part series bringing together national practitioners for practical discussions on green schoolyards as a high-impact strategy for climate resilience\, public health and stormwater compliance. In this webinar\, Danielle Denk (Trust for Public Land (TPL))\, sets the national stage with a holistic vision for green schoolyards and TPL’s long-term community schoolyard model – illustrated by a rural/Tribal project example – along with the How to Create a Community Schoolyard toolkit and its practical tips and tools for implementation. Jim Sparber (Greenprint Partners) follows with a practitioner’s view of utility grant funding as a key opportunity for green schoolyard development. \nParticipants will leave understanding how to build buy-around the many community benefits of green schoolyards as well as how they are being prioritized by communities across the country\, gain insights on how to successfully plan for\, implement and sustain them\, and learn how utilities can meet their goals through green schoolyard projects. \nPresenters: \n• Danielle Denk\, Community Schoolyard Initiative Director\, Trust for Public Lands (TPL) \n• Jim Sparber\, PE\, Vice President of Engineering\, Greenprint Partners \n• Anna Jentz\, Senior Planner\, Greenprint Partners (moderator)
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/reen-schoolyards-as-a-stormwater-and-community-resilience-strategy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:The Clean Water Act Puzzle
DESCRIPTION:In 1972\, The Clean Water Act (CWA) was the first of the major environmental statute passed by Congress for enactment by the then fledgling Environmental Protection Agency. The wide-ranging statute covers a multitude of activities that were designed to work in unison to restore\, maintain\, and protect the nation’s surface waters. Because of the expansiveness of the CWA\, practitioners may only deal with a discreet portion (e.g.\, NPDES permitting) without understanding how that discreet portion fits into the objectives of the overall Act – like pieces of a puzzle fitting together to create a big picture. Join us for this no-cost webinar with Mike Tate\, a seasoned expert with over 40 years of experience in dealing with all aspects of the CWA. You’ll get an insider’s look at how visionary the CWA was and still is in its goal of improving the quality of the nation’s surface waters. \nLearning Objectives: \n– Understand the structure of the Clean Water Act – the six Titles and key Sections in those Titles \n– Understand how each Title of the Clean Water Act builds on the others to protect and maintain the quality of the nation’s surface waters \n– Understand how the Clean Water Act statute is supported by federal regulations \n– Gain an appreciation for the visionary aspects of Clean Water Act \nPresenter: Mike Tate\, PE.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/the-clean-water-act-puzzle/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Wastewater Secondary Treatment (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for part 2 of our two-part webinar on wastewater secondary treatment. This one-hour webinar is designed to train wastewater operators\, utility board members\, and municipal decision-makers on fixed-film media secondary treatment and its role in wastewater treatment. In this training\, we will discuss the various types of fixed-film media typically used in wastewater treatment\, their components\, and basic operation and troubleshooting practices. Whether you’re new to wastewater operations\, managing day-to-day operations\, or overseeing infrastructure investments\, you’ll gain practical insights into this crucial treatment stage. \nLearning Objectives: \n– Introduce the different types of fixed-film media \n– Learn about the typical components of fixed-film media \n– Discuss basic operation and troubleshooting principles for the most common fixed-film media processes \nPresenter: A.J. Barney\, Research Engineer at the Southwest Environmental Finance Center
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/wastewater-secondary-treatment-part-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Polling 301: Maximizing Campaign Impact with Public Opinion Research
DESCRIPTION:Winning climate advocacy campaigns requires understanding the public to make strategic\, data-driven campaign decisions and capture the public narrative. This training is for you if you understand the basics of public opinion research\, but want more concrete guidance on how to work with public opinion researchers to inform your campaigns and communications. Join the Yale Program for Climate Change Communication\, the Climate Advocacy Lab\, and the Environmental Polling Consortium for an interactive webinar that will guide participants through polling methodology and best practices. \nThis online training will: \n-Demonstrate how polling works as a movement tool; \n-Demonstrate how to understand your audience; \n-Explain different types of research tools and how to execute research through vendors; and \n-Provide space for participants to write their own survey questions and collect feedback. \nThis is a 1 ½ -hour webinar with interactive elements.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/polling-301-maximizing-campaign-impact-with-public-opinion-research/
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SUMMARY:Texas Water Action Collaborative Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Texan by Nature\, the Texas Water Action Collaborative (TxWAC) matches funders to projects. TxWAC accelerates investments in conservation projects that benefit natural resources in Texas. Complete the form below and click the register button to attend bi-monthly meetings. Agendas will be provided in advance of each meeting. \nThe purpose of these meetings is to: \n– provide a collaborative space to share updates\, \n– learn more about projects that need funding\, \n– explore conservation tools/services\, \n– learn about water policy in Texas and ways to get involved \n– and hear from corporates on their goals/funding priorities (and more!) \nLearn more about how to get involved at https://texanbynature.org/projects/texas-water-action-collaborative/ and contact urvi@texanbynature.org for questions.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/texas-water-action-collaborative-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Texas Water Action Collaborative Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Texan by Nature\, the Texas Water Action Collaborative (TxWAC) matches funders to projects. TxWAC accelerates investments in conservation projects that benefit natural resources in Texas. Complete the form below and click the register button to attend bi-monthly meetings. Agendas will be provided in advance of each meeting. \nThe purpose of these meetings is to: \n– provide a collaborative space to share updates\, \n– learn more about projects that need funding\, \n– explore conservation tools/services\, \n– learn about water policy in Texas and ways to get involved \n– and hear from corporates on their goals/funding priorities (and more!) \nLearn more about how to get involved at https://texanbynature.org/projects/texas-water-action-collaborative/ and contact urvi@texanbynature.org for questions.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/texas-water-action-collaborative-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Water Resources Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Water Resources Conference is the premier event for Minnesota water resources professionals and one of the largest such gatherings in the nation. The conference brings together researchers\, practitioners\, and water resource professionals from across the state to share cutting-edge science\, engineering solutions\, management insights\, and practical approaches to manage water resources. \nThe Minnesota Water Resources Conference is an opportunity to build connections across sectors\, with attendance from agency\, academic\, non-governmental\, and private sector leaders. Attendees benefit from sharing: \n\n\nLessons learned from the implementation of engineering projects\n\n\nBest practices discovered in the design and application of water resource management techniques\n\n\nInnovations in modeling and technology transfer\n\n\nImplications of water policy decisions\n\n\nSocial and natural science research on current and emerging issues
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/minnesota-water-resources-conference/
LOCATION:Saint Paul RiverCentre
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Texas Water Action Collaborative Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Texan by Nature\, the Texas Water Action Collaborative (TxWAC) matches funders to projects. TxWAC accelerates investments in conservation projects that benefit natural resources in Texas. Complete the form below and click the register button to attend bi-monthly meetings. Agendas will be provided in advance of each meeting. \nThe purpose of these meetings is to: \n– provide a collaborative space to share updates\, \n– learn more about projects that need funding\, \n– explore conservation tools/services\, \n– learn about water policy in Texas and ways to get involved \n– and hear from corporates on their goals/funding priorities (and more!) \nLearn more about how to get involved at https://texanbynature.org/projects/texas-water-action-collaborative/ and contact urvi@texanbynature.org for questions.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/texas-water-action-collaborative-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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