by Southwest EFC | Jul 27, 2026 | Operations & Maintenance, Wastewater
Algae blooms commonly develop in wastewater lagoons during warm summer months, driven by increased sunlight and nutrient availability. (Photo courtesy of the Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute) As temperatures rise across the country, wastewater lagoon...
by Southwest EFC | Jul 21, 2026 | Operations & Maintenance, Wastewater
Learn why cybersecurity matters for every water and wastewater utility and how leaders can take simple, proactive steps to safeguard their operations and the communities they serve. Additional Resources Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) EFCN |...
by Southwest EFC | Jul 14, 2026 | Capital Improvement Planning, Operations & Maintenance, Wastewater
In this episode James Markham from the Southwest Environmental Finance Center interviews Angelina Grey, Associate Planner at the Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments in New Mexico about guidance for small utilities that are looking for help with capital...
by AJ Barney | Jul 7, 2026 | Managerial & Financial Leadership, Operations & Maintenance, Wastewater, Workforce Development
Transform Your Water Operator Job Description with AI! Join Leslie, the Marketing and Communication Manager at the Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State University, as she reveals how to leverage AI to enhance your water operator job description and attract...
by AJ Barney | Jun 16, 2026 | Operations & Maintenance, Wastewater, Water Operator Certification
What if one simple box could help you understand almost every volume conversion (in imperial units) on your certification exam? Water operators work with volumes every single day, but it can be difficult to truly visualize what those numbers mean. This video breaks...
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...
