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SUMMARY:Latinos at the Forefront: Protecting Our Lands\, Water & Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join us as the Conservation Team at Hispanic Access shares how they are moving conservation priorities forward within the context of a new administration while continuing to uplift Latino leaders in environmental work & the valuable contributions our community continues to build in the effort of protecting our natural resources. \nThis webinar will include updates on annual priorities within Hispanic Access’ conservation programs\, resource sharing\, calls to action\, and ways to engage with programming and advocacy efforts with our network members and general public.\n–\nAcompáñenos mientras el equipo de conservación de Hispanic Access comparte cómo están impulsando las prioridades de conservación en el contexto de una nueva administración\, a la vez que siguen apoyando a los líderes latinos en el trabajo ambiental y las valiosas contribuciones que nuestra comunidad continúa realizando para proteger nuestros recursos naturales. \nEste seminario de web incluirá actualizaciones sobre las prioridades anuales de los programas de conservación de Hispanic Access\, el intercambio de recursos\, llamadas a la acción y maneras de participar en la programación y las iniciativas de promoción con los miembros de nuestra red y el público en general.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/latinos-at-the-forefront-protecting-our-lands-water-communities/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:2025 AWRA & CGWA Symposium: A Journey of Water in the West
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 AWRA & CGWA Symposium is a premier gathering of experts\, researchers\, and practitioners in the field of hydrology. This year’s Symposium theme\, A Journey of Water in the West: Legacy and Progress\, highlights the deep historical roots inherent to water development in the American West and how lessons learned can guide us to a sustainable and equitable future.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/2025-awra-cgwa-symposium-a-journey-of-water-in-the-west/
LOCATION:Golden\, CO
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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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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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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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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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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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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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:20250529T100000
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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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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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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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