Who Should Attend: Water utility board members and other decision-makers for water utilities, including mayors, finance officers, public works directors, city councilors, tribal council members, and clerks This  2-hour training will focus on teaching tools and communication techniques that will help water system board members and other decision-makers gain support for initiatives, projects, and funding related to water infrastructure. You will learn how to:

• Use techniques for persuasion and managing conflict
• Gather community support for your projects to reach your goal

CEUs: No CEUs are available for this 2-hour training. Cost: Complimentary. Trainer: Sarah Diefendorf – Director, Environmental Finance Center West Contact: Jes Eckerlin, jeschn01@syr.edu