Description: This 90-minute virtual training is for local decision makers and stormwater managers interested in implementing and funding green stormwater infrastructure (GSI). This training will feature speakers from the Cold Climate Stormwater Center of Excellence who will provide an overview of the Center and explain the how the Center’s research about GSI in cold weather can be applied in New Hampshire communities and share pathways to technical assistance and general stormwater management resources. As an introduction to a key funding opportunity, we’ll provide foundational information about New Hampshire’s State Revolving Fund, including eligibilities, aligning projects with the green project reserve, how to receive principal forgiveness, and initial application steps. This program will close by highlighting the New England Environmental Finance Center and additional technical assistance opportunities designed to support New Hampshire communities in accessing funds for stormwater projects.

Participants of this training will be eligible for 1-on-1 consultations with WaterNow’s experts for support navigating community-specific questions about GSI funding opportunities. Consultations will be 15-minute virtual meetings held following the training.

Learning Objectives:

• Highlight funding opportunities through the New Hampshire State Revolving Fund
• Learn from the Cold Climate Center about their various research and resources for cold weather climate communities
• Inform New Hampshire decision makers of cold weather GSI tips and tricks from cold weather state case studies and lessons learned
• Put New Hampshire communities on the path to technical assistance for accessing wastewater and stormwater funding
• Offer 15-minute consultations for participants to receive one on one support in navigating funding opportunities

Panelists:

• Andy Erickson Co-director, Cold Climate Stormwater Center
• Jamie Houle Co-director, Cold Climate Stormwater Center
• Laura Collins, Program Manager, New England Environmental Finance Center
• Caroline Koch, Water Policy Director, WaterNow Alliance

Certificate: This training has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We will provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements. 

Who Should Attend:

• Local decision-makers (mayors, city councilors, governing board members) for wastewater systems in New Hampshire serving populations of 10,000 or fewer
• Wastewater system executive management and staff
• Community-based organizations and/or watershed groups partnering, or interested in partnering, with local wastewater systems