Description: Small, rural and Tribal water systems face unique challenges in managing wastewater and stormwater. This webinar will highlight resources communities are using to address these challenges, from technical assistance supporting system need evaluation, project development, and capacity-building, to support accessing funding and financing to pay for system improvements. WaterNow and representatives of small wastewater systems will provide an overview of currently available programs, share stories from participating communities and utilities, and provide insight on the process of applying for funds from an applicant’s perspective.

Learning Objectives:

• Demonstrate the types, forms, and availability of Technical Assistance for RST communities
• Clarify the SRF application process and explain how RST systems can qualify for additional subsidies
• Provide insight on the technical assistance process from an applicant’s perspective
• Share community perspectives on obtaining SRF loan funds

Presenters: This webinar will include 6 panelists and a moderator:

• Emerson O’Donnell, Senior Program Manager, WaterNow Alliance (moderator)
• Andrew Teegarden, Policy Associate, WaterNow Alliance 
• Amy Weinfurter, Director of Strategic Projects, WaterNow Alliance
• Louis Feinberg, Town Manager, Creede, CO 
• Rose Fenton, Managing Operator, Jemez Springs Wastewater Facility, Jemez Springs, NM
• Joy Pearson, Utility Advisor, Moonshot Missions
• Nathan Coey, Senior Utility Advisor, Moonshot Missions

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

Who Should Attend:

• Managers, owners, and operators of wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons
• Decision-makers for wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks
• Consultants and technical assistance providers serving wastewater systems

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