by Southwest EFC | Oct 1, 2026 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Operations & Maintenance, Technical Assistance, Wastewater
Sludge boat © Jeff Severin, WSU EFC Sludge measurements in a wastewater lagoon often take a backseat to other operational priorities. Many operators don’t have easy access to a boat or sludge measurement equipment. Others may have safety concerns about working...
by Southwest EFC | Sep 28, 2026 | Wastewater, Workforce Development
Hosts: Anthony Craven, Eric Williams, & Dr. Jason Barrett, Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute (MWRRI) Guest: David Karr of Mitchell Technical Services Following their discussion on workforce challenges and opportunities, hosts Anthony Craven, Eric...
by Southwest EFC | Sep 25, 2026 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Access to Water/ Wastewater Funding Sources, Funding Pipeline to Success, Wastewater
Photo credit: Tucker Colvin, SW EFC Determining the Need For water and wastewater utilities, the infrastructure funding process can have many steps. The first step is to determine that there is a need for an infrastructure project in the planning phase,...
by Southwest EFC | Sep 25, 2026 | Wastewater, Workforce Development
In “Wastewater Workforce Wisdom,” hosts Anthony Craven, Eric Williams, and Dr. Jason Barrett welcome wastewater veteran David Karr for a conversation about the people behind the profession. From recruiting and retaining operators to developing future...
by Southwest EFC | Sep 24, 2026 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Utility Management, Water Operator Certification, Workforce Development
Water utilities nationwide are facing a critical workforce challenge as experienced operators, managers, and technicians approach retirement. In this episode of the Environmental Finance Center Network Podcast, Anthony Craven and Eric Williams of the Mississippi Water...
