Great Lakes RCAP

Support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025. After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or technical support for Windows 10. Water operators and water systems will want to make note of this transition to ensure they are prepared to learn how to protect their systems and prevent cyber-attacks. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/YYCkofM

RCAP has published a playlist on YouTube called "Microlearning Videos" covering various topics in the water industry, like calibration, chemical safety, and cybersecurity. Watch the playlist now: https://loom.ly/jIvlxo4

In Issue 3 (2024) of RCAP's magazine "Rural Matters: Empowering Communities through Sustainable Development," Indiana Senior Rural Development Specialist James Kubisz discusses "Tackling PFAS Contamination in Rural Wastewater." Read his full case study here: https://loom.ly/cEw9q2c

"On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor Indigenous peoples’ strength, courage, and resilience. We celebrate the vast contributions of Indigenous communities to the world. And we recommit to respecting Tribal sovereignty and self-determination and working to usher in a new era of our Nation-to-Nation relationships." Read more from The White House Briefing Room: https://loom.ly/7egP__I

Revisit one of RCAP's success stories in the community of Columbiana, OH. From sewer systems to downtown beautification and entrepreneurial students, Columbiana has worked hard over the past dozen years to create a thriving, livable community. Watch now! https://lnkd.in/gdv2n_c6

Join the Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN) on 2024’s ‘Imagine a Day Without Water' day, October 17, 2:00pm EST, to discuss the water sector’s greatest challenge: workforce development. The webinar, “Strengthening the Water Sector Pipeline through Entry-Level Opportunities,” will explore how utilities can build a robust and sustainable workforce to serve our society’s water needs. Registration: https://loom.ly/kdft_Is

U.S. EPA released resource tools to help protect public health and local water bodies in communities that rely on lagoons for wastewater management. The new resources include “First Stop Toolbox for Lagoons,” and “Small Lagoon Communities Economic Streamlining Tool” and the “Individual Lagoon Tool.” Learn more: https://loom.ly/a5XyaPk

You are invited to join a White House virtual briefing with Biden-Harris Administration leadership and others to learn more about today’s Lead and Copper Rule announcement and President Biden’s commitment to replace all lead pipes within a decade. The briefing is today, Tuesday, October 8th, at 4:00 PM ET/1:00 PM PT. Register in advance for this briefing: https://loom.ly/BYJpB5Q

Michigan Water Operators: Join us for a day of no-cost, in-person learning! Wed, Oct 16, 2024 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM ET, Lakeview Arena (Citizens Forum Room Entrance), 401 E. Fair Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855 Register now: https://loom.ly/TKltut0

Rural Americans understand better than anyone that reliable access to the internet is not just a convenience; it is a necessity. In our digital world, internet access is key for economic growth, education, healthcare, and civic participation – especially for the remote and rural areas of the country. Read more from RuralRISE Blog, "Strengthening Rural Broadband Development:" https://loom.ly/NxX5-a4