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SUMMARY:Connecting with Your Community: Bridging the Gap Between Operations and Communication
DESCRIPTION:Communication with community members can be challenging due to staff and time constraints and lack of resources; however\, you can engage with your community about your utility in easy\, efficient ways. Existing resources\, basic understanding of communication techniques\, and a little planning can strengthen your communication strategies. This session will build on the basis that an informed community will support the efforts of the utility to continue to provide the necessary service of clean\, safe drinking water. \nLearning Objectives: \n– Understand the main components of effective communication \n– Learn 3 principles of connecting with your community \n– Identify ideal options for developing a communication plan \nPresenter: Michelle DeHaven\, Senior Program Manager\, Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State University
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/connecting-with-your-community-bridging-the-gap-between-operations-and-communication/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Cleaning Our Waterways: Green Infrastructure Solutions for 6PPDQ
DESCRIPTION:Every time it rains\, water washing off roads and highways carries pollutants into nearby streams\, rivers\, and estuaries. One of the most concerning pollutants is 6PPD-quinone (6PPDQ)\, a chemical byproduct of a common tire rubber additive that is among the most toxic substances known to aquatic life. This webinar introduces 6PPDQ to planners and technical staff who may be encountering it for the first time and shows what communities can do about it. Speakers from The Nature Conservancy\, Washington State DOT\, Herrera Inc\, and Stewardship Partners will share lessons learned from using green stormwater infrastructure as a solution and discuss how municipalities\, transportation agencies\, and nonprofits can work together to deploy solutions\, engage their communities\, and access funding. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will: \n· Understand what 6PPDQ is\, where it comes from\, and why it poses an urgent water quality and ecological concern for communities across the U.S. \n· Learn about green stormwater infrastructure as a practical\, proven approach to intercepting contaminants before they reach waterways. \n· Understand how the Box-of-Rain model works\, what it has achieved in field testing\, and how it could be adapted beyond its Pacific Northwest origins. \n· Understand what multi-sector partnerships look like in practice and how transportation agencies\, municipalities\, nonprofits\, and community volunteers can work together to scale GSI solutions. \n· Leave with actionable next steps for exploring GSI solutions in their own community context. \nPresenters: · Kate Sievers – Nature Based Solutions Program Manager – The Nature Conservancy · Tony Bush – Stormwater Branch Manager – Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) · Dylan Ahearn – Principal Scientist – Herrera Inc · Soumi Gaddameedi – Grants & Development Manager – Stewardship Partners
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/cleaning-our-waterways-green-infrastructure-solutions-for-6ppdq/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T100000
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SUMMARY:Reducing Energy Costs for Small Wastewater Treatment Plants
DESCRIPTION:Small wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) face increasing pressure from rising electricity costs\, aging infrastructure\, and more stringent treatment requirements. Energy is often one of the largest operating expenses for small systems. This webinar will explore practical opportunities to reduce costs through energy efficiency improvements\, operational optimization\, and renewable energy solutions such as solar power. \nParticipants will learn how energy is used in wastewater treatment facilities\, common sources of energy inefficiency\, and strategies to reduce energy consumption while maintaining treatment performance. The webinar will highlight low-cost operational improvements\, high-efficiency equipment upgrades\, and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems that can help lower utility expenses and improve long-term resilience. \nPresenter: Danish Kumar\, Program Manager\, University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/reducing-energy-costs-for-small-wastewater-treatment-plants/
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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CREATED:20260608T143103Z
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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/
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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: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/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Wastewater Treatment Primary Sedimentation and Solids Removal
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a comprehensive overview of primary treatment\, the essential solids separation stage in wastewater treatment. This one-hour webinar is designed for wastewater operators\, utility board members\, and municipal decision-makers seeking to understand how primary sedimentation reduces organic loading and protects downstream biological processes. \nWe’ll cover the fundamental principles of gravity settling\, typical primary clarifier configurations and equipment\, key operational parameters and performance monitoring\, and routine maintenance practices. You’ll learn how effective primary treatment improves overall plant efficiency and contributes to regulatory compliance. 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. \nPresenter: James Markham\, Research Engineer at the Southwest Environmental Finance Center
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/wastewater-treatment-primary-sedimentation-and-solids-removal/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T090000
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SUMMARY:The Benefits of Internships for Wastewater Systems
DESCRIPTION:The webinar will explore why establishing an internship program can be highly beneficial for utilities. We will share practical ways to fund internships\, where to find potential interns\, and the types of tasks they can support to ease supervisory workloads. We’ll also cover strategies for helping interns transition into full time roles. By the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n• Explain the benefits of establishing an internship program within a utility organization. \n• Identify multiple funding options for supporting internship positions. \n• Locate effective sources for recruiting qualified intern candidates. \n• Describe meaningful tasks interns can perform to support supervisors and enhance operational efficiency. \n• Outline strategies that help interns successfully transition into full-time utility roles. \n• Understand how internship programs contribute to long-term workforce development and build a pipeline of future talent. \nPresenter: Shannon Hazelton\, Program Manager\, The Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State University
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/the-benefits-of-internships-for-wastewater-systems/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T110000
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CREATED:20260223T212054Z
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SUMMARY:Finding a Unicorn! Small Wastewater System Funding Series: Federal Procurement
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on federal standards for acquiring goods and services with public funds. This session will also cover the competitive bid process\, OMB procurement requirements and contracting public works projects. \nLearning Objectives: \n• Understand threshold requirements for procurement using federal funds and process for adhering to federal standards \n• Review procurement documentation requirements \n• Understand contract terms for vendors providing goods and services with federal grants \n• Review of Build American\, Buy America and Davis Bacon Act for public works projects \nPresenters: Kathleen Kirkpatrick\, Senior Associate and Tamira Jones\, Federal Grants Officer\, Capacity Collaborative
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/finding-a-unicorn-small-wastewater-system-funding-series-federal-procurement/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T100000
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SUMMARY:Headworks: The Start to Wastewater Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a one-hour essential overview of headworks—the critical first line of defense in wastewater treatment facilities. This one-hour webinar is designed for wastewater operators\, utility board members\, and municipal decision-makers seeking to understand how headworks systems protect and support treatment facilities. \nWe’ll cover the essential components found in headworks (screens\, grit removal\, and flow measurement)\, explore common operational and maintenance considerations\, and explain how effective headworks performance impacts the entire treatment process. Whether you’re hands-on in daily operations or making strategic decisions about your utility’s infrastructure\, you’ll gain practical knowledge about this vital preliminary treatment stage and its role in protecting downstream equipment and ensuring regulatory compliance. \nPresenter: James Markham\, Research Engineer at the Southwest Environmental Finance Center
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/headworks-the-start-to-wastewater-treatment/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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