by Shannon Pepper | Mar 20, 2025 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Green Infrastructure
This webinar was presented by the Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN) on March 6, 2025. To view the recording, click here; or scroll down. Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) is gaining momentum across the United States and Canada as communities seek...
by Shannon Pepper | Mar 18, 2025 | GIS, Workforce Development
Valeria Cortes-Mora As a Geography student, my work at the Southwest Environmental Finance Center (SWEFC) has allowed me to apply classroom knowledge to impactful projects. From satellite imagery analysis to designing GIS dashboards, my work has strengthened my...
by Shannon Pepper | Mar 14, 2025 | Affordability, Financial Management
Affordability: A multifaceted issue Everybody needs water to ensure their health and well-being. The majority of people in this country receive water from a central system of some type and size and these systems require funding to provide the service. Increasingly,...
by Shannon Pepper | Mar 13, 2025 | Affordability, Financial Management
In January 2025, the Environmental Advisory Board (EFAB) published “Advancing Water Affordability Nationwide: A Framework for Action,” a detailed report on the current state of water affordability in the U.S. The full report is 103 pages, and can be accessed...
by Southwest EFC | Mar 11, 2025 | Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Pollution & Water Quality, Small Water Systems, Uncategorized
Image courtesy of rick on Flickr Regular flushing can be an important technique for maintaining water quality by removing stagnant water, biofilm, sediments, and contaminants that can accumulate in pipes. For small water systems, flushing can be part of regular...
