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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
by Liz Harvell | May 21, 2019 | Partnerships
Now is a time of growing uncertainty and change in the water sector. Meanwhile, there are tens of thousands of water utilities and authorities in the United States. Collaboration will be essential to securing our nation’s water future. As the adage goes, there’s...