by Shannon Pepper | Jun 21, 2024 | Green Infrastructure
Morgan State University (MSU) as an institution has been quick to adopt green practices to enhance its buildings and campus. However, many of those improvements remain hidden away from the average passerby. We would like to point out the green stormwater...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 21, 2024 | Green Infrastructure
The Center for the Built Environment and Infrastructure Studies was an innovative marvel of green design when it debuted in 2012, and a decade later we are recapturing that success. In stunning neoclassical style, the Calvin & Tina Tyler Hall is doubling down on...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 19, 2024 | Communications and Outreach, Wastewater
Every water system communicates with stakeholders. Would you like to see your community value water more? Are you raising your rates? Are you seeking support from local leaders such as elected officials or agency leaders for overdue infrastructure projects? Would like...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 18, 2024 | Communications and Outreach, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, PFAS, Treatment Processes
First Impressions Prior to the start of my internship at the Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center (SU-EFC), I had never even heard of the term ‘PFAS’. However, a bit of research on Per and Polyfluoroalkyl substances revealed an alarming issue that I was...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 12, 2024 | Access to Water Funding Sources, News
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of synthetic chemicals that have emerged as an environmental and public health concern due to their extraordinary bond strength and resistance to degradation, earning them the nickname “forever chemicals.” For...
