by Southwest EFC | Jun 17, 2026 | Board/Elected Official Engagement, Communications and Outreach, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Utility Management
Photo Credit: ©Krakenimages.com via Adobe Stock Utility professionals are almost always at a knowledge advantage compared to board members. They are very often seen as the most valuable people to help boards inform their decision-making. Most organizations will...
by Southwest EFC | Jun 17, 2026 | Board/Elected Official Engagement, Communications and Outreach, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Utility Management
Photo Credit: ©Jacob Lund via Adobe Stock In preparing for a board meeting, a good place to begin is to clarify what details are useful to someone making decisions about the direction of a system (board of directors) compared to someone responsible for day-to-day...
by Southwest EFC | Jun 9, 2026 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, PFAS, Small Water Systems
Episode Summary: PFAS are increasingly being detected in drinking water systems across the country. In this episode, Dr. Li explains what PFAS are, how they enter our water supplies, current regulations, risks to communities and private well owners as well as...
by Southwest EFC | May 8, 2026 | Communications and Outreach, Emergency Preparedness, Operations & Maintenance
In this episode of the Environmental Finance Center Network podcast, hosts Anthony Craven and Eric Williams are joined by Bill Moody of the Mississippi Department of Health’s Water Division and David DeWitt of Taylor Power Systems. Together, they share practical...
by Southwest EFC | Apr 30, 2026 | Operations & Maintenance, Resilience, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards, Utility Management, Wastewater
Severe weather events, natural disasters, and power outages pose serious challenges for wastewater public utilities, yet essential services must continue when communities need them most. In this episode of the Environmental Finance Center Network podcast, hosts...
