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SUMMARY:Smart Planning and Funding for Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems
DESCRIPTION:Demand for drinking water and wastewater funding is increasing in communities across Idaho. These demands exceed the available state and federal funding sources that many communities have historically relied on to fund projects. This training will focus on what communities can do when a crucial project does not receive funding. Participants will explore opportunities to develop financially sustainable infrastructure amidst funding shortfalls. \nTraining topics include: \n\nFunding outlook versus current and future demands\nCost drivers impacting projects and anticipated trends\nCase study examples and practical next steps\n\nClick HERE for the workshop agenda\, or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www2.deq.idaho.gov/admin/LEIA/api/document/download/23788
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/smart-planning-and-funding-for-drinking-water-and-wastewater-systems/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T063000
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SUMMARY:Water & AI Fireside Chat
DESCRIPTION:How can AI reshape the future of global water stewardship?\nThat’s the focus of the next episode of The Conversations\, hosted by Earth05. \nWe’re bringing together two leading voices:\nWill Sarni – Water Innovator\, Earth Finance (Moderator)\nAlexis Morgan – Global Water Stewardship Lead\, WWF (Speaker) \nThis conversation explores how artificial intelligence can accelerate innovation in water systems\, improve sustainability outcomes\, and enhance global stewardship practices. \nJoin us live. Engage in the dialogue that shapes the future.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/water-ai-fireside-chat/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T100000
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CREATED:20250819T152926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T152926Z
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SUMMARY:Disaster Politics and Policy in Transition
DESCRIPTION:July’s deadly floods in Texas were seen as a test of the administration’s work to downsize the government and overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Now we’re in the midst of hurricane season and 20 years away from Hurricane Katrina. \nJoin POLITICO’s E&E News reporters on Tuesday\, August 26\, at 1:00pm ET\, for a review of the administration’s actions\, the backlash in Congress and how disaster politics have changed in the past two decades.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/disaster-politics-and-policy-in-transition/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250825T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075441
CREATED:20250707T172740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T202020Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Innovation\, Impact Investing for Regenerative Agriculture & Water
DESCRIPTION:Designed for individuals\, foundations\, family offices\, corporations\, and pension funds seeking to invest in regenerative agriculture and water using Full Spectrum Capital. It provides financial knowledge and impact investing strategies to support sustainable agricultural and water practices and ecosystem resilience.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/financial-innovation-impact-investing-for-regenerative-agriculture-water/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T160000
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CREATED:20250729T155545Z
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SUMMARY:EPA Tools & Resources Webinar: Microplastics
DESCRIPTION:The ubiquity of microplastics in the environment is an emerging concern. These small plastics (<5 mm) along with associated contaminants may be consumed by organisms including humans and have been found in every environment on Earth. There are numerous data gaps about the potential effects of microplastics on human health and ecological systems. This presentation provides an overview of microplastics\, the challenges of microplastic science\, and the research conducted at EPA helping to fill the data gaps including understanding fate and transport\, identifying toxicity\, and advancing sampling and analytical methods. The webinar will also cover the Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC) microplastics resources\, including the Microplastics Outreach Toolkit.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/epa-tools-resources-webinar-microplastics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T150000
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CREATED:20250729T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T154952Z
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SUMMARY:Sanitary Survey App for Marine and Fresh Waters and Data Export Tool
DESCRIPTION:The EPA Sanitary Survey App for Marine and Fresh Waters is a free tool that waterbody managers can use to record waterbody data for evaluation. Users can record water quality data\, weather conditions\, waterbody conditions\, recreational activities\, wildlife observations\, potential sources of pollution\, harmful algal blooms\, photos of the site and other related information. Users may also export the data they collected to analyze for use in predictive models and to inform management decisions. The data is geolocated and can be mapped and visualized. The app includes routine surveys that are useful for regular monitoring as well as comprehensive annual sanitary surveys. There are different surveys for marine waters and for freshwater lakes\, rivers and streams. State and local officials can use the survey results to decide how to allocate resources to help improve water quality and protect recreators’ health. The webinar will include a demonstration of how to fill out the desktop version of the Sanitary Survey App and how to use the Data Export Tool to create spreadsheets and maps.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/sanitary-survey-app-for-marine-and-fresh-waters-and-data-export-tool/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250806T063000
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CREATED:20250707T172454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T172553Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Water in Southeast Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Water is a vital resource\, essential for life. But sustaining sustainable access to clean water requires both immediate and long-term solutions. Please join us for an informative event about how our infrastructure impacts sustainable water resources\, the challenges\, the solutions\, and how infrastructure affects economic growth.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/the-future-of-water-in-southeast-michigan/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250805T123000
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CREATED:20250714T172443Z
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UID:10000139-1754388000-1754397000@waterprogramportal.org
SUMMARY:Poll Briefing: The Current State of Public Opinion on Public Lands
DESCRIPTION:Join the Environmental Polling Consortium and our partners for a deep dive webinar into the current state of public opinion research on public lands related policies and issues. This webinar is open to anyone in the climate and environmental space and best suited for those working on public lands policy and communications. \nPresentations include: \n-An overview of polling on public lands related topics\, including findings from the Colorado College Conservation in the West Poll\, presented by the Center for Western Priorities; \n-Recent findings on support for public lands\, presented by Trust for Public Land; and \n-Polling data showing opposition to oil and gas leasing changes that remove safeguards for wildlife and public lands\, presented by the National Wildlife Federation. \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. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/poll-briefing-the-current-state-of-public-opinion-on-public-lands/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250729T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075441
CREATED:20250721T190137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T190137Z
UID:10000140-1753783200-1753786800@waterprogramportal.org
SUMMARY:Poll Briefing: Environmental and Economic Justice
DESCRIPTION:Join the Environmental Polling Consortium for a presentation of the results from new research\, conducted in coordination with partners from across the movement and executed by Data for Progress\, that focuses on environmental justice and polluter accountability. \nThis research will help guide advocates on the most effective strategies to combat current attacks on environmental justice and to build support for environmental and energy policies that benefit all communities. \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. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/poll-briefing-environmental-and-economic-justice/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075441
CREATED:20250707T172243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T172243Z
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SUMMARY:Investing in AI Data Centers? Land and Water Could Make or Break You
DESCRIPTION:The two main resources for AI\, land and water\, are limited in nature. \nWithout adequate land\, water\, and power resources\, the AI boom is capped in growth. \nHeath Lovell from Dair Capture is joining Tab Schadt\, and we’re sharing everything you need to know about the resources needed for scaling and investing (financially and operationally) with new AI data center construction. \nHeath Lovell brings a unique and intriguing perspective to this industry with his direct air capture technology\, Dair Capture\, and also his time spent working with landowners who hold the foundational resources to AI growth. \nThis exciting C-Level Chat will include: \n✅ How Liftr Insights’ tracking of AI chip deployments globally helps calculate the cost of AI power demand for strategic intelligence and cost analysis \n✅ The evolution of direct air capture technology for ESG\, both from a social and financial investment impact\, including Heath’s company\, Dair Capture \n✅ The dilemma of land and water scarcity for the AI boom\, specifically with the predicaments and knowledge of private landowners selling off their land for AI data center expansion and MORE… \n✅ Open floor Q&A
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/investing-in-ai-data-centers-land-and-water-could-make-or-break-you/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T103000
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CREATED:20250630T173313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T173313Z
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SUMMARY:Wetlands Impact Tracker Beta Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join EPIC and Atlas in previewing a beta version of the Wetlands Impact Tracker 2.0. We’ll be walking through new features\, and eager to hear your feedback! Afterwards\, we’ll provide folks with a survey to provide additional feedback on their own time! \nCheck out the 1.0 version here https://climateprogramportal.org/wetlands-impact-tracker/
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/wetlands-impact-tracker-beta-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075441
CREATED:20250630T173454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T173454Z
UID:10000135-1752566400-1752577200@waterprogramportal.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Drinking Water Data Investigation + Insights
DESCRIPTION:Nearly 50 percent of Tribal homes on Tribal lands lack access to reliable water sources\, compared to 1 percent of U.S. homes overall. Tribal Nations operate in a complex\, oft misunderstood and sometimes ignored jurisdictional landscape through which drinking water is funded\, provided\, and regulated. Federal data collection\, data publication\, and subsequent research frequently fails to capture the political realities in which Tribal Nations operate. As a result\, statistics\, recommendations\, and policy papers fail to capture the unique challenges that Tribes face in accessing drinking water\, and the unique levers that Tribes have to address these challenges. \nJust as the federal government has a trust responsibility to provide sanitation and drinking water to Tribes\, the federal government has a trust responsibility to provide Tribes with relevant data and analysis tools that are useful\, accurate\, and consistent with Tribal data sovereignty. \nWith this in mind\, we asked: what Tribal drinking water data is publicly available\, how is it collected\, how is it published\, and what are the implications for Tribal data? Join us to learn more about our investigation\, analysis and insights.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/tribal-drinking-water-data-investigation-insights/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250702T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250702T120000
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CREATED:20250606T174448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T174448Z
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SUMMARY:Applying EPA’s National Nutrient Inventory to quantify landscape nutrient inputs and interception to support state and local water quality objectives
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by EPA’s Office of Research and Development\, Office of Water\, and regional offices\, this free webinar series is focused on communicating the latest\, cutting-edge research related to nutrients and the priority impacts of nutrient pollution: harmful algal blooms (HABs) and hypoxia. \nTopics will include regional priorities; regulatory updates; and cutting-edge EPA research related to monitoring and forecasting\, prevention\, control\, and response. \nAttendees will have the option to receive a certificate of attendance. Acceptance is contingent on organization requirements—EPA cannot guarantee acceptance.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/applying-epas-national-nutrient-inventory-to-quantify-landscape-nutrient-inputs-and-interception-to-support-state-and-local-water-quality-objectives/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250627T103000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075441
CREATED:20250609T161833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T161833Z
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SUMMARY:MassCEC Speaker Series: Agriculture in a Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about the agricultural sector in MA? How is farming being impacted by climate change in Massachusetts? Are farmers exploring novel ag-tech solutions to address a variety of old and emerging challenges? This MassCEC Speaker Series will embark on a deep dive into farming in MA!
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/masscec-speaker-series-agriculture-in-a-changing-climate/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075441
CREATED:20250606T174248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T174248Z
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SUMMARY:Risk-Based Framework for Fit-for-Purpose Water Reuse: State of the Science
DESCRIPTION:Risk-based water reuse management continues to gain traction throughout the U.S. This presentation will introduce the recent EPA report Risk-Based Framework for Developing Microbial Treatment Targets for Water Reuse\, which describes the conceptual framework underpinning these approaches and provides a detailed discussion of current scientific assumptions for conducting the associated quantitative microbial risk assessments (QMRA). In addition to enabling calculation of new fit-for-purpose water treatment levels\, it includes computed pathogen log reduction targets (LRTs) across a variety of municipal and onsite reuse configurations. Implementation considerations\, key sources of uncertainty\, and future research needs are also identified with an emphasis on removal crediting processes.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/risk-based-framework-for-fit-for-purpose-water-reuse-state-of-the-science/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075441
CREATED:20250604T203153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T203153Z
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SUMMARY:If/Then Progress Report: Analyzing Policy Action in 2025
DESCRIPTION:Following the launch in April of If/Then\, a new endeavor by Resources for the Future (RFF) to analyze emerging Trump administration\, congressional\, and major state policy actions\, the nonpartisan group is hosting a webinar on Tuesday\, June 24. During this webinar\, Anna Kramer\, NOTUS Environmental and Energy reporter\, will moderate a roundtable discussion between RFF scholars Kevin Rennert\, Alan Krupnick\, and Carlos Martín covering the analysis published to date and forecast upcoming issues related to emissions\, natural disasters\, markets\, and more. \nSpeakers \nAnna Kramer\, Energy and Environment Reporter\, NOTUS \nAlan Krupnick\, Senior Fellow; Director\, Industry and Fuels Program \nCarlos Martín\, Vice President for Research and Policy Engagement \nKevin Rennert\, Fellow; Director\, Federal Policy Initiative
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/if-then-progress-report-analyzing-policy-action-in-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075441
CREATED:20250603T165945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T165945Z
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SUMMARY:EPC Quarterly Community Poll Briefing
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join the Environmental Polling Consortium’s second quarterly community poll briefing of the year. This briefing is open to the public and will feature presentations on: \n-Recent polling on electric vehicle production courtesy of the Sierra Club; \n-Messaging to support IRA clean energy tax credits\, courtesy of Potential Energy; \n-Linking home insurance costs to climate change impacts\, courtesy of Potential Energy; and \n-Public perceptions on the Trump administration’s energy agenda\, courtesy of Embold Research. \nPlease register in advance. We will record this session and if you are unable to attend\, please register to ensure you receive a follow-up email with the recording and resources shared during the session. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/epc-quarterly-community-poll-briefing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTSTAMP:20260606T075441
CREATED:20250512T152554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T152554Z
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SUMMARY:Watershed Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Watershed Summit\, or “Shed” as it is affectionately known\, has become a Colorado tradition. Each June stakeholders gather to discuss current and future water challenges and opportunities facing the state. Shed ’25 is a fully in-person event at Denver Botanic Gardens\, concluding with the ever-popular happy hour event. A special add-on morning event will feature a panel and discussion on One Water.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/watershed-summit/
LOCATION:Denver Botanic Gardens’ Freyer – Newman Center\, Denver\, CO
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075441
CREATED:20250523T202826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T203133Z
UID:10000126-1750248000-1750251600@waterprogramportal.org
SUMMARY:EPA’s Flood Cleanup Resources: Promoting Community Resilience through Risk Communication
DESCRIPTION:After a flood\, affected residents often want to assess the condition of their homes and businesses\, get rid of debris and muck\, and repair damaged property—however\, flooded buildings contain potential health risks. Getting information to the public after a disaster about what these health risks are and how to avoid them can be difficult. EPA’s Office of Research Development and Region 4 (Southeast) used the EPA’s risk communication framework and human-centered design techniques to figure out what information people affected by a flood need and how they make cleanup decisions. They used this input to create a website on how to safely clean out and fix up flooded homes. The website contains short how-to videos with step-by-step instruction from safely entering a flooded building to mold remediation techniques. The public can use this website to reduce hazards in the home after a flooding event to protect their health. It helps communities recover as quickly and safely as possible. The webinar will review the risk communication and human-centered design strategies used to develop the Flooded Homes Cleanup Guidance website and provide an overview of the website and its key features.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/epas-flood-cleanup-resources-promoting-community-resilience-through-risk-communication/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075441
CREATED:20250604T183346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T183346Z
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SUMMARY:Restoring Aquatic Ecosystems to Improve Human Health and Well-being
DESCRIPTION:The degradation of aquatic ecosystems can have widespread impacts on both aquatic ecosystem function and aquatic organism health. This loss of ecological integrity can negatively affect aquatic ecosystems and can result in impairments to recreational water use or drinking water consumption\, loss of fish and wildlife populations\, and degraded aesthetics. Beneficial use impairment is presumed to impact human health; however\, comprehensive reporting of impacts on health outcomes is lacking. This webinar will present findings on two widespread impairments — degraded aesthetics and water contact resulting from combined sewage overflows — and how the relationship between ecological restoration and human health should be considered in a systems context.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/restoring-aquatic-ecosystems-to-improve-human-health-and-well-being/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Water 101: The Basics of Water Utility Regulation
DESCRIPTION:The Basics of Water Utility Regulation is designed to de-mystify the economic regulation of water (and wastewater) utilities and better prepare those involved in regulation to address current and emerging water economic regulatory issues. \nThis 3-day\, 6-hour course will be led by the Honorable Jeff Hughes\, former Chair of the NARUC Committee on Water and a Commissioner with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC). The course will cover key topics in water\, including economic regulation vs. environmental regulation\, the basics of “traditional economic regulation/rate making\,” the impact of emerging environmental and public health water topics such as PFAS and Lead Service Line replacements on economic regulation\, alternative regulatory practices and approaches\, such as multi-year rate making\, decoupling\, consolidation of small systems\, Fair Market Value/Acquisition Adjustments\, Customer Assistance Programs\, and Performance Based Regulation. \nCourse participants will be expected to spend approximately 1 to 2 hours on pre-course research and assignments. \nFoundations of Water Regulation (101) is part of the Professional Development Water track and the Accounting & Rate Design track. It will be helpful preparation for students considering attending the NARUC Rate School.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/foundations-of-water-101-the-basics-of-water-utility-regulation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T173000
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SUMMARY:Cleantech Meetup Water & Waste
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring evening of innovation\, collaboration\, and conversation at our Cleantech Meetup focused on water and waste management! Whether you’re a cleantech enthusiast\, industry professional\, or simply curious about sustainable solutions\, this event is for you. \n📅 Date: Wednesday\, May 29th\n⏰ Time: 5:30 PM\n📍 Location: Sacramento\, CA (Exact venue TBA) \nWhat to Expect:\n💧 Insightful Talks: Hear from leading experts and innovators in the cleantech space as they share groundbreaking ideas and technologies addressing water conservation\, waste reduction\, and sustainable resource management. (Speakers to be announced soon!) \n🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals\, entrepreneurs\, and eco-advocates who are passionate about driving positive environmental change. \n🌱 Interactive Discussions: Engage in thought-provoking conversations about the future of cleantech and how we can collectively tackle pressing water and waste challenges. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nCleantech professionals and startups\nEnvironmental advocates and policymakers\nResearchers and academics in sustainability\nAnyone interested in water and waste innovation\n\nWhy Attend?\nThis is your chance to be part of a growing community dedicated to creating a cleaner\, more sustainable future. Gain valuable insights\, forge meaningful connections\, and leave inspired to take action!
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/cleantech-meetup-water-waste/
LOCATION:Sacramento\, CA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Exploring Disadvantaged Community (DAC) Definitions in the Great Lakes States
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our upcoming webinar for a preview of a powerful new DAC Mapping Tool that explores how states define “Disadvantaged Communities” (DACs) for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) across seven Great Lakes states (Illinois\, Indiana\, Michigan\, Minnesota\, New York\, Ohio\, and Wisconsin). \nDeveloped to support advocates\, state administrators\, and water infrastructure partners\, this tool provides interactive views of the geographic areas captured by DAC definitions in each of these seven states – plus insights into their structure\, data sources\, related state SRF policies\, and implications for how funds for critical drinking water infrastructure are distributed. \n💡 Agenda\n\n\n15 min – Introduction & Context \n\n\n20 min – Tool Walkthrough \n\n\n30 min – Panel & Reflections \n\n\n15 min – Q&A \n\n\n10 min – Closing & Next Steps \n\n\n🎤 Presenters\n\n\nNina Idemudia\, AICP\, Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) (Moderator) \n\n\nJanet Pritchard\, Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) \n\n\nPaul Esling\, Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT)
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/exploring-disadvantaged-community-dac-definitions-in-the-great-lakes-states/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T110000
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SUMMARY:Inside the Overhaul: Federal Reorganization Plans at EPA\, Interior and DOE
DESCRIPTION:The Trump administration’s effort to restructure the federal government is entering a new phase\, with significant implications for energy and environmental policy. \nWe’re extending an exclusive invitation to our next E&E News subscriber briefing — a virtual conversation where our expert reporters analyze policy topics\, explain policymaking\, and answer your questions to help you plan your next move. \nThe fiscal 2026 budget blueprint proposes steep funding cuts to core programs at the Environmental Protection Agency\, the Interior Department and the Department of Energy—including those focused on climate science\, environmental enforcement and clean energy innovation. In parallel\, agencies are advancing reorganization plans aimed at consolidating functions\, redefining missions and reallocating resources in line with administration priorities. \nJoin POLITICO’s E&E News agency reporters on Thursday\, May 29th\, at 1:00pm ET for an in-depth briefing on how these changes could reshape the federal policy landscape. We’ll examine what’s on the chopping block\, how internal agency dynamics are shifting\, and what professionals across government\, industry and advocacy need to prepare for next.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/inside-the-overhaul-federal-reorganization-plans-at-epa-interior-and-doe/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T133000
DTSTAMP:20260606T075441
CREATED:20250430T191904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T191958Z
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SUMMARY:Wildfire Advancing Science Partnerships for Indoor Reductions of Smoke Exposures (ASPIRE) Study
DESCRIPTION:Many communities throughout the US are routinely exposed to elevated concentrations of particulate matter (PM) in wildland fire smoke. A common public health message is for people to go indoors when outdoor PM levels are elevated. While PM infiltration in single family homes has been relatively well studied\, less is known about how much comes indoors in commercial and nonresidential buildings (such as libraries\, fitness centers\, and schools). To fill knowledge gaps on smoke infiltration and mitigation indoors\, EPA researchers worked with community partners in Montana and California on a multifaceted study called the Wildfire Advancing Science Partnerships for Indoor Reductions of Smoke Exposures (ASPIRE) Study. This study began in 2019 and examined wildfire smoke indoor air quality impacts in public spaces and innovative approaches to reduce wildfire smoke indoors. This presentation will provide an overview of study components and some of the key results.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/wildfire-advancing-science-partnerships-for-indoor-reductions-of-smoke-exposures-aspire-study/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T123000
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SUMMARY:Funding Resources: Lead Service Line Replacement and Emerging Contaminants
DESCRIPTION:1. Funding for States to Support Lead Service Line Replacements and Addressing Emerging Contaminants. The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)—a federal-state partnership between EPA and states—can help communities improve their drinking water infrastructure by replacing lead service lines (LSLs) and reducing exposure to emerging contaminants\, including PFAS. The Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides $15 billion in funding specifically for replacing LSLs and $4 billion to address emerging contaminants in drinking water. IIJA provides an additional $11.7 billion in general-purpose funding through the DWSRF\, which can also be used for lead pipe replacement\, emerging contaminants\, or other drinking water infrastructure projects. This presentation will provide an overview of the DWSRF\, discuss borrower and project eligibilities for LSL identification and replacement\, and cover eligibilities for emerging contaminants in drinking water. \nKeelan Baldwin\, EPA Office of Water \nKeelan is a physical scientist with EPA’s Office of Water (OW)\, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (OGWDW). She serves on the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Team\, where she assists with lead service line replacements and emerging contaminants under the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act. Previously\, Keelan worked with EPA as an ORISE research participant. \n2. Grant Funding for Public Water Systems to Address Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities. The Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant program appropriated $5 billion of non-competitive funding awards over five years for states\, territories\, and Tribes to improve drinking water quality. The grants empower them to better support their eligible communities in addressing emerging contaminants\, including PFAS. This presentation will provide an overview of the EC-SDC grant program\, including project and community eligibilities and examples. \nLida Daly\, EPA Office of Water \nLida is with EPA’s OW\, OGWDW where she leads the Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities grant program for states and territories. Prior to joining EPA\, she worked at the United States Peace Corps Headquarters and previously served as a Peace Corps volunteer (PCV) in the Kyrgyz Republic working with rural women and sustainable community development. As a PCV\, Lida led a grant-funded drip irrigation project supporting rural farmers\, which fueled her passion to ensure that communities have access to water.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/funding-resources-lead-service-line-replacement-and-emerging-contaminants/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T110000
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SUMMARY:Wetland Impact Tracker 2.0 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Built to support watershed advocates\, the Tracker surfaces and preserves data from Army Corps of Engineers 404 permit public notices documents – assisting in advocacy and research! \nAtlas Public Policy and EPIC are updating the Impact Tracker and we are having a webinar where we’d love to hear your ideas! Check out the current tracker\, and learn more on our planned updates here. During the webinar\, we’ll cover:\n \n 📍Development roadmap \n📄How you’d hope to use the tool  \n🏛️USACE policy updates\n \nIf you’re in wetland and waterway conservation or interested in permitting processes\, come join us!  \nThis webinar is the first of four to engage in development of the Wetlands Impact Tracker 2.0. If you’re an environmental advocate\, curious about the permitting process\, or interested in AI powered data extraction; share your experience and learn about our effort! 
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/wetland-impact-tracker-2-0-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T130000
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SUMMARY:AI in Disaster Preparedness\, Response\, and Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Disaster recovery requires a coordinated set of actions and strategies aimed at restoring affected areas immediately following an event. As the number of disasters per year significantly increases\, emergency managers and responders are inundated with large amounts of data processing and decision-making required for successful response and recovery outcomes. Artificial intelligence (AI) has a significant potential for facilitating many of these activities. By enhancing decision-making and communication\, AI would allow officials to concentrate more effectively on critical aspects of the response. \nThe EPA’s Homeland Security Research Program has been working to leverage AI and enhance disaster readiness for several years. This presentation will showcase real-world applications of AI and its future potential in disaster preparedness and recovery. The EPA is researching AI technology integration in a way that can significantly improve predictive capabilities\, streamline response efforts\, and optimize recovery processes\, ultimately reducing the impact on communities. This presentation will highlight successful implementation of AI in current disaster management scenarios\, providing tangible examples of technology-driven improvements in environmental cleanup outcomes.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/ai-in-disaster-preparedness-response-and-recovery/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T100000
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SUMMARY:Perspectives on the Power of Collaborative Innovation
DESCRIPTION:A Discussion with Joseph Gallegos\nDiscover the story of Joseph Gallegos\, a trailblazer in water and agricultural innovation. This conversation will highlight his journey from idea to impactful solution\, emphasizing the power of collaboration and partnerships in overcoming water challenges. Explore how innovation can address California’s water shortages and learn from his experience to spark change in your endeavors. This session is a must for those inspired by ingenuity and teamwork.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/perspectives-on-the-power-of-collaborative-innovation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T100000
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SUMMARY:Connecting Soil Health and Water Quality in Agricultural Systems
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Relationship Between Soil Health Practices and Water Cycling – Andrea Basche\, University of Nebraska-Lincoln \n\nRetaining water in the soil is critical to ensure that farmers can take advantage of rainfall when it is in excess and can hold onto it when it is not. In this presentation\, the relationship between soil health practices\, such as the use of cover crops\, and water cycling will be highlighted. The presentation will also highlight research on multiple scales in the state of Nebraska\, including on-farm experiments and watershed analyses\, demonstrating the potential of soil health practices to improve water and nitrogen cycling\, and to reduce the frequency of high-flow water events. \n  \n\nConnecting Soil Health Practices to Water Quality in Kansas – Emily Nusz\, EPA Region 7\, and Lena Wang\, EPA Office of Research and Development (ORISE)\n\nNitrogen is an important nutrient for crop yield and quality\, but excess nitrogen can leach from fields affecting groundwater and surface water quality. To improve soil nutrient retention\, many conservation groups and funding agencies are focused on building soil health in agricultural land. This research seeks to establish a monitoring framework for quantifying the benefits of soil health practices as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly method to promote nutrient use-efficiency and protect water supplies that would benefit many small/rural communities. Our research indicates that use of soil health practices may increase nutrient storage and reduce nutrient leaching throughout the winter\, thus providing more nutrients in spring for crop growth.  This is valuable information for farmers and others working to improve soil health. \nPresenters and Moderator \nAndrea Basche\, University of Nebraska-Lincoln \nAndrea Basche is an Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. Her research team focuses on crop practices that offer “continuous roots” in the soil\, and the agronomy and resource conservation benefits they offer. \nEmily Nusz\, EPA Region 7 \nEmily Nusz is the Clean Water Act Section 319\, Nonpoint Source Water Quality Pollution\, State Coordinator for the State of Kansas at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, Region 7. She works closely with the State of Kansas to implement soil health practices for water quality benefit as a technical advisor and project officer. \nLena Wang\, EPA Office of Research and Development (ORISE) \nLena Wang (pronounced Lina Wong) is an ORISE fellow based in EPA ORD’s Pacific Ecological Systems Division focusing on soil science and water quality. She earned a M.S. in Water Resources Sciences from Oregon State University in 2023. She is currently working as an ORISE Fellow with Jana Compton and Renée Brooks to understand how land management may influence nitrate leaching. \nJana Compton\, EPA Office of Research and Development – Moderator \nJana Compton is a research ecologist in EPA’s Office of Research and Development. Her research focuses on the connections between nutrient cycling on land and water quality.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/connecting-soil-health-and-water-quality-in-agricultural-systems-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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