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...
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 Sami Stroud | Apr 15, 2026 | Small Water Systems, Workforce Development
Small water systems are the backbone of safe and reliable drinking water for millions of Americans, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Yet behind the infrastructure lies a growing concern: the sustainability of the workforce needed to operate,...
by Sami Stroud | Apr 7, 2026 | Green Infrastructure, Stormwater, Workforce Development
Above 1. Image courtesy of Philadelphia Water Department Gray infrastructure is not the only tool at hand to manage a community’s stormwater, and with increasing severe weather events in the wake of climate change, utilizing all assets at hand is critical to...
by Southwest EFC | Mar 27, 2026 | Managerial & Financial Leadership, Workforce Development
Figure: Older and Younger Water Operators. Image generated with AI by WSU EFC in Canva. As experienced plant managers and superintendents approach retirement, many utilities may discover that the next generation of leaders simply hasn’t been prepared. The...
