Spring Fest at Bartram's Garden
2024-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join Bartram’s Garden for their free annual celebration of spring! This year’s schedule includes attractions from previous years:
Plant nursery’s seasonal kick-off and sale
Garden tours
Vendor marketplace and community resource tables
Children’s activities
Plus special presentations and activities from community partners
10am: Medicinal Highlights of the Botanical Garden In Spring, led by Kelly McCarthy of Attic Apothecary
11am: Vivien Sansour of Palestine Heirloom Seed Network, interviewed by Lailah Lindsey of Sankofa Community Farm
12-2pm: Seed Exchange hosted by Nate Kleinman of Experimental Farm Network
1-3pm: What’s The Deal With Native Plants?, a workshop presented by Goda Trakumaite
Click here for directions to the Garden

Leveraging U.S. Forest Service BIL Funds for Source Water Protection on Forested Lands
2024-04-22 13:00 - 14:30
Leveraging U.S. Forest Service BIL Funds for Source Water Protection on Forested Lands hosted by the Source Water Collaborative. The webinar is designed for State and Tribal water and forestry programs, water utilities, source water collaboratives and watershed groups, watershed, aquatic, and wildfire staff in the ten USFS Regions and Headquarters, conservation groups, conservation districts, and other forest and water stakeholders. Hear directly from USFS staff regarding how these funds can be used on USFS and non-USFS lands for drinking water protection and wildfire mitigation projects. Learn about the highly successful Drinking Water Providers Partnership. Then hear about two examples of collaborative groups that conserve and manage forested lands for source water protection: Denver Water and Rio Grande Water Fund. (Please register for the webinar here)

SAN AMD Workgroup Tour
2024-04-23 10:00 - 13:30
**Please note the date change from April 16 to April 23**
Join SAN AMD Workgroup Partners in person for a tour of an active mining operation.
We’ll meet in Tamaqua and carpool to the site from there. Trucks and vans are preferred carpooling vehicles for rough road conditions and to limit the total number of vehicles on site.
Important Safety Considerations
Trucks and vans are preferred vehicles considering rough road conditions
Participants must wear boots/sturdy footwear suitable for muddy and wet conditions
Weather conditions might vary throughout the day so please dress accordingly
Click here to register

Webinar: Emerging Findings on the Effects of Cover Crops on Grassland Birds
2024-04-25 14:00
Join April’s NRCS Conservation Outcomes webinar to learn more about the wildlife benefits associated with cover crops:
As the use of cover crops to improve soil health and reduce water quality concerns on working cropland has increased in recent years, questions have emerged regarding the value of cover crops to wildlife. For example, do cover crops provide needed habitat for grassland birds, a group that has experienced widespread population decline in recent decades? What is the value of cover crop fields to grassland birds during the winter, spring migration, and breeding periods compared to cropland fields without cover crops or areas of perennial cover?
On April 25 at 2:00 p.m. eastern, Dr. Adam Janke of Iowa State University and Dr. David Buehler of the University of Tennessee will provide answers to these questions and more during our free, one-hour Conservation Outcomes Webinar. This webinar will share findings from recent studies examining bird use of cover crops in Iowa and Tennessee conducted in partnership with USDA’s Conservation Effects Assessment Project. Findings may be used to support on-the-ground cropland management decisions informed by a better understanding of the potential role of cover crops in grassland bird conservation efforts.
No registration is required. Visit NRCS Conservation Outcomes webinar page to find the link to join the meeting
You may also join via audio only:
Phone Number: 202-650-0123
Phone Conference ID: 554 587 395#

Spring Adopt-a-Tree Tree Planting Event
2024-04-27 10:00 - 12:00
Join Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 SPRING MILL ROAD, GLADWYNE PA 19035 for their spring planting event
Spring is a wonderful time to plant trees just as the preserve is coming back to life. Planting trees at the preserve helps combat climate change and maintain our local water supply as the trees we plant keep runoff from heading to the Schuylkill River watershed.
Click here to learn more and register

Montco Trail Challenge
2024-04-27 12:00 - 2024-12-02 12:00
How to Register
Join us for the 9th annual Montgomery County Trail Challenge! The Montco Trail Challenge will run April 27 – December 2, 2024. Registration is open!
1. Sign-up, registration is open!
Print your official Montco Trail Challenge card (Spanish, Korean) or look for them at Montgomery County park and trail kiosks.
Register yourself or any members of your household (including dogs).
2. Get Out and Go!
Get out and go! Visit any of the 18 participating trails and look for special markers at the entrance (trailheads).
Record each symbol you find on your trail card.
3. Turn in Your Results!
Once you have visited as many trails as you can, return your completed card to a designated dropbox or submit results online.
You do not have to walk, run or bike the entire trail to get credit for the challenge – just visit and enjoy to earn your recognitions!

U.S. EPA Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar: PFAS Drinking Water Regulation and Treatment Methods
2024-04-30 14:00 - 15:30
Register Here
A certificate of attendance will be offered for this webinar
Overview of EPA’s Final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation
Presenter: Ashley Greene, EPA’s Office of Water
This presentation will provide an overview of the final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation, including the key regulatory requirements and timing for water systems and drinking water primacy agencies to comply with these requirements, background on the regulation development, and funding information to support rule implementation.
Removal of PFAS Compounds from Drinking Water: Fundamentals and Applications
Presenter: Nicholas Dugan, P.E., EPA’s Office of Research and Development
This presentation will focus on the three treatment processes designated as best available technologies for PFAS removal from drinking water: granular activated carbon (GAC), ion exchange (IX), and membranes (NF/RO). There will be a brief discussion on the fundamentals of each process followed by basic considerations of process selection, process design, and costing.

SAN Ag Workgroup Agroforestry Site Tour
2024-05-01 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for a fun and educational Agroforestry Site Tour organized by the SAN Ag Workgroup. Get ready to explore different agroforestry practices and learn from experts in the field. This in-person event is a great opportunity to network with fellow ag professionals and gain insights into sustainable agriculture practices. Register here
Additional Details:
Parking is available on site but we strongly encourage carpooling to reduce your impact on the environment and our hosts!
In the event of forecasted heavy rain or inclement weather a backup date is planned for Wednesday May 8, 2024. We will email at least 48 hours in advance if we switch dates!
Please pack your own water, snacks and/or lunch
Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes
Please come prepared to walk along uneven terrain
We hope to see you there!
Click here for more information and to register

Berks County Conservation District Annual Conservation Celebration and Seedling Sale
2024-05-04 11:00 - 15:00
On May 4, 2024, the Berks County Conservation District will hold its annual Conservation Celebration and Seedling Sale at Berks County Agricultural Center (1238 County Welfare Road, Leesport, PA)
The day will be filled with live music by Golden Twine, a food truck by Schaeffer’s Catering, a rain barrel auction, Smokey Bear, the PA Woodmobile, and other environmental organizations such as the PA Bat Rescue, the PA Game Commission, Blue Marsh Lake, Baird Ornithological Society, and more.
At noon, the BCCD will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new and much anticipated S.W.A.G Bus. The Soil, Water, and Agricultural Mobile Education Bus is filled with hands-on educational displays and will be used to teach children and adults about conserving natural resources in Berks County.
A seedling sale dedication ceremony for Mark Wolfskill, former board member, will take place at 12:30 p.m.
The Conservation Celebration will take place at the Berks County Agricultural Center at 1238 County Welfare Road. The event begins at 11 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Brooks, Environmental Education and Outreach Coordinator, via email at Jennifer.brooks@berkscd.com or via phone at 601-372-4657, ext. 212.

PA Environment Digest Blog: Master Watershed Steward Watershed-Friendly Native Plant Kit Sale
2024-05-06 12:00 - 2024-06-18 12:05
Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program is now accepting orders for their 2024 Watershed-Friendly Native Plant Kit Sale through June 18 or until sold out.
Pick your preferred kit online and select the most convenient curbside fall pickup location from 17 sites across the state.
Proceeds from the Watershed-Friendly Native Plant Kits will support the Master Watershed Steward program providing volunteer-driven education and restoration work in that region.
Each of the Watershed-Friendly kits are designed to help you incorporate more native plants into your property for habitat creation, stormwater management, pollutant reduction, and other positive ecological services.
Reducing stormwater runoff, reducing water pollution, conserving water, and supporting wildlife and pollinators are critical elements of healthy watershed-friendly properties and the focus areas of the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Watershed-Friendly certification, a collaboration with Nurture Nature Center.
Native plants are woven throughout the certification criteria because of all the benefits that native plant gardens can provide.
Kits are composed of plant plugs from carefully selected species grown by Kind Earth Growers using locally collected open-source pollinated seeds and 50% peat-free growing media.
Plant plugs are smaller than what is typically found in nurseries, allowing for easier transportation and planting within existing vegetation.
The plugs have healthy root systems which will establish this fall so that your plants can flourish next growing season.
Click Here to order and for all the details.

Challenge yourself to live greener in 2024 with Berks Nature's 50 Acts for Nature Challenge!
2024-05-08 12:00 - 2024-11-08 12:00
Start your 50 Acts for Nature Challenge today by downloading your score sheet here!
Berks Nature has collected 50 actions for you to take – at home, at work, and in your community – to help you get started with some new, greener habits this year! We challenge you to complete as many of these actions as you can this year, and earn some cool prizes in the process!
Will you rise to the challenge of greener living?
If you complete AT LEAST 25 of the Challenge’s actions, submit your score sheet to Berks Nature to officially join the contest. All participants will receive a commemorative sticker and be entered to win a variety of prizes including goodie bags from The Nature Place shop, Kimberton Whole Foods gift cards, and tickets to Berks Nature’s annual State of the Environment Breakfast. One grand prize winner will score a rain barrel worth $130!
All winners will be notified in December to make arrangements for collecting their prizes.
Deadline to submit your Challenge score sheet is November 8, 2024

EPA ORD Emergency Response Webinar - Pathogen Contaminated Wastewater: Where Does It Go & How to Treat It
2024-05-08 14:00 - 15:00
The contamination of wastewater with pathogens has become an ever-increasing concern for wastewater treatment plant operators since the 2001 Amerithrax incident, 2014 Ebola outbreak, and most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic. A better understanding of how these pathogens move through the wastewater system and effective measures for removing them from materials and wastewater is crucial.
This webinar presentation will showcase research conducted at EPA’s Test and Evaluation facility. It will discuss pathogen persistence in an activated sludge treatment system, methods for treating biosolids contaminated with heat-resistant spores (i.e., lime stabilization, composting, and incineration) and what conditions might contribute to pathogens surviving treatment. Lastly, the presentation will go over past and ongoing work on the characteristics and properties that govern bioaerosol emission from aeration basins at wastewater treatment plants.
Register Here: Link

Agroforestry and Water Resource Management
2024-05-08 15:00
Agroforestry practices can have a positive impact on water quality while simultaneously helping address agricultural resource concerns. Tune in next week Wednesday as we discuss the latest research on agroforestry and water resource management. Register here: Link
Featured Speakers:
Nate Lawrence, Ecosystem Scientist, The Savanna Institute
Billy Beck, Assistant Professor and Extension Forestry Specialist, Iowa State University Outreach and Extension
Ranjith Udawatta, Research Professor, University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry

US Geological Survey Hosts May 9 Webinar On New USGS Base Streamflow Forecasting Web Tool
2024-05-09 14:00
The US Geological Survey will host a May 9 webinar on the new USGS Baseflow Stream Forecasting Web Tool starting at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
This webinar will demonstrate how to access forecasts generated for active USGS streamgaging locations across the Nation. The webinar will also discuss the need for baseflow (low flow) information and possible applications of the tool. The baseflow forecast tool may be of interest to natural resource managers, irrigation districts, and water utilities, as well as federal, Tribal, state, and local agencies. We will present for 30 minutes and then leave plenty of time for questions and discussion.
Click Here to register for the webinar. Questions about this new tool should be directed to Christopher Konrad, cpkonrad@usgs.gov.

Visit the USGS Baseflow Stream Forecasting Web Tool page to start using this new resource.
For more information on water resources in Pennsylvania, visit the USGS Pennsylvania Water Science Center webpage.

Watershed Teaching Tools for Educators Workshop
2024-05-14 01:00 - 15:30, 2024-05-14 17:30 - 20:00
Where: Penn State Extension Lehigh County, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Room 104, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104
Penn State Extension invites classroom teachers and educators working with 6-12 grade students to participate in free workshops aimed at enhancing water education. These workshops, supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Environmental Education Grants Program, offer curriculum activity kits and training to integrate water topics across various subjects. As a critical resource, water serves as a cross-curricular theme, supporting science, math, literacy, and more. With financial support, these workshops aim to bolster Pennsylvania’s environmental literacy goals by empowering educators and volunteers. Led by Penn State Extension’s Water Resources Team, comprising over 20 subject matter experts, the initiative aims to address water quality and quantity issues, reaching over 500,000 individuals annually. Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your teaching and earn Act 48 Hours (pending approval).
What will you learn?
Understand the significance of teaching youth about water and its alignment with the new PA STEELS Standards and MWEE (Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience) framework
Receive a free Rain to Drain Curriculum Kit and Book ($60 value), along with hands-on instruction on effectively utilizing the kit
Access a free Watershed Decisions Curriculum Kit ($39 value) and receive hands-on guidance on incorporating it into your teaching
Learn about the new 2024 Future Master Watershed Stewards (FMWS) program and explore potential partnerships with trained FMWS volunteers for your classroom or program
Click here to learn more and register for this FREE training!

CDRW Farm Bill Webinar
2024-05-14 15:00
Join the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW) in collaboration with the National Audubon Society and National Wildlife Federation (NWF) for an insightful webinar on the Farm Bill. Delve into the critical aspects of this legislation and its profound implications for conservation initiatives and communities across the nation. Don’t miss out on this chance to gain valuable insights into the Farm Bill and its pivotal role in shaping conservation efforts. Register now to secure your spot!

PENNVEST 2024 Educational Event in Montgomery County
2024-05-16 10:00 - 12:00
PENNVEST’s Montgomery County Training will be held at:
Abington Township Crestmont Community Center
2595 Rubicam Avenue
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Click here to register for the May 16 training
Each year, PENNVEST conducts outreach sessions to educate public and private entities on the financial opportunities available for funding clean water projects.
Participants in these events will learn answers to:
How can PENNVEST help?
What are the funding sources?
Why PENNVEST financing?
How do I apply for financing?
Who can I contact for help?
Where do I find PENNVEST resources?
How do I stay informed of new information?

EPA 2024 Mid-Atlantic Virtual Summit: Empowering Communities for Environmental Equity
2024-05-16 10:00 - 16:00
EPA Region 3 is hosting the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Virtual Summit – Empowering Communities for Environmental Equity. Learn more and register at: https://cvent.me/2Waz8q.

U.S. EPA Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar - Technical Assistance for Lead
2024-05-21 14:00 - 15:30
Join EPA for this 2-part webinar focused on addressing lead in small community water systems. Click here to register
Service Line Inventory Technical Assistance for Small Community and Non-Community Water Systems in Wisconsin
Nearly 2,000 public water systems in Wisconsin, over 90% of which serve a population of 3,330 consumers or less, are regulated by the Lead and Copper Rule and the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. Many of these small public water systems do not have staff with the technical expertise required to complete a service line inventory, nor the financial resources required to hire someone. This presentation will provide an overview of Wisconsin DNR’s approach to providing service line technical assistance to small community and non-community public water systems. The multi-pronged approach includes hiring limited-term employees to conduct on-site materials inspections at non-transient non-community water systems, and hiring a contractor to provide individual on-site assistance with records review to hundreds of small community public water systems. Successes so far, lessons learned, and collaborative partnerships will be highlighted.

Lead Service Line Identification, Replacement Planning, Community Engagement, and Funding Technical Assistance Programs
This presentation will include an overview of how EPA Water Technical Assistance (EPA WaterTA) can support communities with their efforts to achieve clean, safe, and reliable drinking water. It will then dive into two of EPA WaterTA’s programs focusing on the removal and replacement of lead service lines: the Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators Program and the Get the Lead Out (GLO) Initiative. Information on how communities can request WaterTA will also be shared

Tour the PECO Green Roof
2024-05-22 17:30 - 18:30
Join PHS on an hour-long tour of the green roof at PECO’s downtown Philadelphia headquarters. At 45,000 square feet, the PECO green roof offers stunning views of the city. It includes an observation deck and an “intensive” area featuring large planters filled with native grasses and perennials such as switchgrass, little bluestem grass, Agastache, and Amsonia.
Register Here: Link
Other Tour Dates
June 26, 2024, at 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
July 24, 2024, at 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
August 28, 2024, at 5:30 pm -6:30 pm
September 25, 2024, at 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
October 23, 2024, at 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

EPA’s Augmented Alternatives Analysis Workshop: EPA’s Water Infrastructure Planning Tool
2024-05-29 12:30 - 16:30
This is a free, virtual half-day workshop where you will learn more about the decision-making process and engage in discussions with your peers. Utilities should attend this workshop if you are facing a large capital investment and want to learn how to engage your community and evaluate the full range of potential economic, environmental, and social benefits for your project.
Click here to register

Healthy Watersheds Learning Exchanges
2024-05-29 13:00
EPA’s Healthy Watersheds Program is excited to announce the second meeting of our new webinar series, the Healthy Watersheds Learning Exchanges. The upcoming call on Wednesday, May 29th at 1 PM EST will feature examples of local implementation of watershed protection from the following speakers. Visit our webpage for more information about this webinar series and use this link to register. Previous webinar recordings may be found on our YouTube channel. We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, May 29, 1:00 PM EST: Local Implementation of Watershed Protection
Heather Amster, NY Department of Environmental Conservation
Emily Baldauff, PA Trout Unlimited
Ana Gonzales, City of Austin, TX Watershed Protection Department
Moderated by Brian Fontenot, EPA Region 6

Addressing Stormwater Challenges with EPA Technical Assistance and Funding
2024-05-29 13:00 - 14:00
This webinar will introduce water technical assistance (WaterTA) and funding available through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address stormwater-related challenges. Participants will learn about stormwater solutions, including green infrastructure or nature-based solutions, implemented through WaterTA and EPA funding sources.
The webinar will cover the following topics:
EPA’s free water technical assistance programs (WaterTA)
BIL funding through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA)
Detailed description of how WaterTA can assist communities in identifying solutions and addressing stormwater challenges from Delta Institute, a WaterTA provider.
This webinar is intended for communities facing stormwater challenges, as represented by utility staff, stormwater program staff, municipal officials, community organizations, and other stakeholders. The content is especially relevant for underserved communities and those that have not previously accessed SRF funding. Click here to register

EPA Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) Training
2024-05-29 14:00 - 16:30
EPA’s Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division is offering a webinar training for utilities to understand how to use the WCAT tool.
Applications have been submitted for all water and wastewater operators to receive continuing education units (CEUs) for participating in the training. Please check the registration pages for the most up-to-date list of state CEU approvals.
Register Here

Advancing Harmful Algal Bloom Treatment with Microbiology
2024-05-30 11:00 - 12:00
Join the Great Lakes HABs Collaborative for a webinar focused on HABs treatment and remediation through bacteria and their by-products. Contact Connor Roessler at croessler@glc.org if you have any questions.
Speakers List:
Mrs. Brianna Fernando, Research Biologist, USACE ERDC
Dr. Lyndsay Carrigee, Research Microbiologist, USACE ERDC
Learn more and register here

CERC Webinar Collaborate and Elevate: Building and Maintaining Strategic Partnerships
2024-05-30 13:00
Please join the CERC National webinar, “Collaborate and Elevate: Building and Maintaining Strategic Partnerships,” on Thursday, May 30 at 1 p.m. ET. This webinar will focus on how to identify potential partners, establish productive relationships and collaborate effectively across organizations. This webinar has been approved by ASFPM for 1 CEC.
Please register through Zoom: https://ogilvy.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LMnjwBCGTJuIaX5IQ-lg_w#/registration
* Please plan to sign in five minutes early. If you experience a problem, please send a description of the issue (and a screenshot, if possible) to CERCTraining@ogilvy.com. If you have questions, please reach out to fema-ctp-admin@fema.dhs.gov.

Redefining "Disadvantaged Communities" in a New Water Infrastructure Era
2024-05-30 14:30 - 16:00
On May 30, 2024, from 2:30 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time, the Source Water Collaborative is hosting the 4th webinar in its Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Webinar Series titled, Redefining “Disadvantaged Communities” in a New Water Infrastructure Era.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law created a number of opportunities for equitable outcomes for disadvantaged communities in the financing of water infrastructure. The law now requires State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs to provide 49% of BIL money to disadvantaged communities as principal forgiveness loans or as grants. This allows additional communities that have struggled to access water infrastructure funding to receive the support they need.
The SRF programs are given authority to determine what constitutes a “disadvantaged community” and this varies greatly across the country. Many states have forged ahead and have worked diligently to ensure their definitions bring about the most equitable outcome possible and reach those communities most in need. In this webinar, representatives from Utah, Delaware, and North Dakota Drinking Water SRFs will discuss how they approached redefining disadvantaged communities to meet the spirit of the BIL, the role public participation requirements had in modifying their definitions, and the degree to which these approaches have changed their programs. We will also discuss the challenges states have had in implementing the funding, and what clean water advocates can do to help states achieve the most equitable process possible for source water protection in their programs.
Expected Webinar Audience: The webinar is targeted to states, water utilities, source water protection staff, state BIL funding program staff, source water collaboratives, federal agencies, and other water stakeholders. Register here

Redefining “Disadvantaged Communities” in a New Water Infrastructure Era
2024-05-30 14:30 - 16:00
The Source Water Collaborative is hosting its 4th webinar as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Webinar Series on May 30, 2024 from 2:30 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time titled Redefining “Disadvantaged Communities” in a New Water Infrastructure Era.
Please register for the webinar here.
BIL created a number of opportunities for equitable outcomes for disadvantaged communities in the financing of water infrastructure. The law now requires SRF programs to provide 49% of BIL money to disadvantaged communities as principal forgiveness loans or grants. This allows additional communities that have struggled to access water infrastructure funding to receive the support they need. This webinar will share:
how the SRF programs are given authority to determine what constitutes a “disadvantaged community” and this varies greatly across the country.
how states have ensured their definitions bring about the most equitable outcome possible.
the role public participation requirements had in modifying their definitions.
challenges states have had in implementing the funding.
what clean water advocates can do to help states achieve the most equitable process possible for source water protection in their programs.
Speakers:
Michael Grange, Infrastructure Funding Section Manager for the Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Drinking Water
Shannon Fisher, Program Manager for the North Dakota Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program
Marissa Jacobi, Public Health Treatment Program Administrator for the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program
Sean Jackson, National Water Campaigns Coordinator for Clean Water Action (Facilitator)
Expected Webinar Audience: The webinar is targeted to states, water utilities, source water protection staff, state BIL funding program staff, source water collaboratives, federal agencies, and other water stakeholders.
BIL Learning Exchange
Visit the BIL Learning Exchange to access recorded webinars and other resources to help water stakeholders use the new BIL funding for source water protection. The Learning Exchange:
Provides information to member networks and others to spur increased use of BIL funding to support source water protection
Highlights types of source water protection and green infrastructure projects eligible for funding
Identifies and addresses barriers for using BIL Emerging Contaminants funding for source water protection
Develops best practices for funding mechanisms to obtain and use BIL funds, and
Highlights case studies or example projects.
Sign up here to receive notification about future BIL-related information and other news from the national Source Water Collaborative.
There is no cost to participate in this webinar. Please share this information with your colleagues.

EPA Water Affordability Needs Assessment
2024-06-03 13:00 - 15:00
You are invited to join EPA for a public listening session on water affordability needs for households and utilities. Water affordability is a growing issue that impacts millions of households throughout the United States. Low-income households are struggling to pay their water bills, and some utilities also struggle to meet rising costs for operations and maintenance and upgrading aging infrastructure.
A cornerstone of EPA’s work to address water affordability will be the development of a Water Affordability Needs Assessment and Report to Congress. The report will characterize the extent and scope of water burden impacts to households and utilities across the country.
This listening session will focus on hearing from communities, utilities and advocacy groups who have not yet been involved in the report’s development. We invite you to share your experiences, perspectives, and ideas regarding these questions:
How are people in your community impacted by water affordability challenges?
What recommendations do you have for how EPA can support communities where households struggle with water bills?
What do you think is important for EPA to understand about water affordability?
Your feedback is crucial as we gather input that will help inform the Report to Congress. Please join us on June 3, 2024, from 1 – 3pm EDT!
Register for the listening session – HERE
