by Shannon Pepper | Jul 12, 2024 | Green Infrastructure, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards
This video provides an overview of the benefits of green infrastructure (GI), including examples of GI in action in different climates throughout the United States.
by Shannon Pepper | Jul 11, 2024 | Wastewater
Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) are a common problem in sewer systems that can cause serious issues for the public and individual homes. FOG results from the cleaning of dishes used to prepare, serve, and eat food or when these materials are dumped directly down the...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 25, 2024 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Wastewater
Funding to support water and wastewater projects can be confusing to navigate. It is generally provided by a variety of agencies in a state. Some states have made an effort to consolidate funding entities and partner agencies to provide a singular point of contact for...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 24, 2024 | Wastewater, Workforce Development
Image credit: APChanel Shutterstock. https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/id-2194195395 Public water and wastewater utilities have been referred to as “Anchor Institutions”, forming the foundation of our communities by safeguarding public health and protecting the...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 21, 2024 | Green Infrastructure
Morgan State University (MSU) was chosen to participate in a technical assistance program based on our prior engagement in green infrastructure projects. We were asked by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under their Clean Water Rural, Small,...
