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Leveraging Regional Development Organizations to Support Small Water Systems

by Jerry Gunasegaram | Jul 26, 2022 | Partnerships

Regional Development Organizations (RDOs), known locally as councils of governments, regional planning commissions, economic development districts, and other names, provide various types of assistance to their member communities in a host of service areas. During this...

The EPA’s WaterSense Program: Free Conservation Resources for Small Utilities

by Shannon Pepper | Jul 11, 2022 | Communications and Outreach, Conservation, Partnerships, Utility Management

Join us for a discussion of how small (and large) water systems can leverage the EPS’s free WaterSense Promotional Partner program to encourage water conservation and efficiency in their communities. We cover what WaterSense is, available resources, and how to...

Supporting Resilient Water Systems: Lumber River COG’s Teaching Tuesdays Education Series

by Averi Davis | Feb 28, 2022 | Partnerships

RDOs and Water Systems: A Collaborative Effort   In much the same way that water systems consist of many interconnected parts all working together in support of the whole, a collaborative network of organizations and partners must also be in place to ensure that...
Looking at the Big Picture: An Interview with Priscilla Lucero, Executive Director of the Southwest New Mexico COG

Looking at the Big Picture: An Interview with Priscilla Lucero, Executive Director of the Southwest New Mexico COG

by Brett Schwartz | Jul 28, 2020 | Additional Support Organizations, Partnerships

Regional development organizations (RDOs) serve communities of all sizes across the country in a variety of ways to enhance planning, economic development, infrastructure, social services, and much more. These public-based entities play an invaluable role in fostering...
Regionalization: Five Key Takeaways with Resources!

Regionalization: Five Key Takeaways with Resources!

by Erin Riggs | Apr 29, 2020 | Additional Support Organizations, Partnerships

In the past few years, the EFC has been asked to evaluate the different financial impacts of regionalization, from simple shared services agreements to full-on consolidation. Additionally, we have been evaluating barriers to and opportunities for the creation of new...
What to Include in a Successful Interlocal Water and Wastewater Agreement

What to Include in a Successful Interlocal Water and Wastewater Agreement

by Erin Riggs | Jul 17, 2019 | Partnerships

Across North Carolina, population shifts, flooding and drought, changes in industry and manufacturing, and the continuous move toward a reduction in overall water use has continued to create partnership opportunities for large and small water and wastewater systems...
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