With funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, Cook County made a bold decision to invest in community-focused programs, including tackling the lead service line crisis. Recognizing the scope of the challenge, the county not only began replacing lines but also launched efforts to provide technical assistance to municipalities, guiding them through the steps to address lead in their water systems. Dominic Tocci of Cook County Government underscores the importance of leveraging federal funds for both immediate action and long-term solutions for healthier communities. Episode at https://lnkd.in/esQj4fhh Sponsored by BlueConduit
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The folks at Environmental Protection Network are up to some great stuff: (1) EPN’s Federal Funding Landscape Under Trump 2.0 - How to Prepare https://lnkd.in/epXByAkj (2) EPN's Pro Bono Support for EPA awardees - such critical assistance to help non-profits and community organizations secure funds and implement their projects https://lnkd.in/eeVSA5mW
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Ok, so what projects have federal funds made possible to further the #HumanRightToWater? 📍Texas colonias Settled in the 1950s and ‘60s, many colonias along the Texas-Mexico border still don’t have running water or sewer service and instead rely on trucked-in water stored in plastic tanks for bathing and washing, and bottled water for drinking and cooking 🚰🍳 Now a collaboration between local, nonprofit (including Environmental Defense Fund), and state leaders is bringing more than $4 million in funding to address drinking and wastewater needs in rural communities in Presidio County, Texas. Some of the funds will make it possible to dig deep wells that can access groundwater and then pipe it to homes. Learn more at justinfrastructure.org #WaterIsAHumanRight #JustInfrastructure #TexasColonias #RuralCommunities #WaterAccess
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CGA, the national nonprofit trade association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines, people who dig near them and their communities, applauds the recent decline in trench-related fatalities highlighted by OSHA's preliminary data. https://lnkd.in/ggza_iX8
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It is critical that we "Knowledge Capture" with our "greying" workforce before they retire. Engage TAC, LLC to hold "Knowledge Capture" sessions with your staff and compile their expertise into FAQs, training materials, a Library of video training modules, etc. Document and transfer your "good practices" to the next generation of your workforce.
"The Grey Wave" may be the next big crisis we face in the water and wastewater industry. A study by the Brookings Institution indicates that between 30% and 50% of the water workforce will retire in the next decade, and there aren't enough young workers entering the field to replace them.
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In the wake of COVID-19, the City of Boulder received $20.15 million in one-time funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to help our community recover from the pandemic. In addition to federal guidelines for how ARPA dollars can be spent, the city developed its own guiding principles for the funding, which incorporate the city’s equity, sustainability and resilience goals, using the city’s Sustainability + Resilience Framework and Racial Equity Framework. Learn more about how ARPA funding safeguarded Boulder from the impacts of the pandemic: https://ow.ly/tsom50TCnCo
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Leaves are falling, and for many of our elderly neighbors, raking leaves and taking care of the yard is out of the question. Thanks to volunteers from Veolia North America, our senior program recipients can enjoy being outside without worrying about fallen branches and overgrown lawns. Learn more about how we help seniors age in place at https://bit.ly/48gt1iE
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JANUARY FEATURE 📰 Making Sense of Federal Funding For and with Local Changemakers Equitable and enduring solutions start with community – created with, by, and for the people most impacted. Despite the recent influx of federal funding for water infrastructure and other local projects, many communities have continued to face traditional barriers to accessing that money. River Network has been directing national dollars to local communities for 25 years, through many federal programs. This month, learn about our most recent efforts to ensure these dollars are accessible for communities, making those equitable and enduring solutions possible. Check out this feature and other stories: https://ow.ly/tfZh50UGz6W #FederalFunding #CleanWater ID: A graphic with text that reads: JAN FEATURE. Making Sense of Federal Funding for and with Local Changemakers. Ryleigh Nucilli. January 7, 2025. In the lower left is a photograph of water exiting a pipe with dollar sign icons overlaid. In the lower right is a photograph of a person sitting underneath shady trees by Lake Monona in Wisconsin.
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Mobile County received $80.26 million from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and is investing the funds locally toward these strategic goals: Provide Direct Response to the Public Health Crisis, Strengthen Local Government Operations, Improve Public Facilities and Infrastructure, Provide Aid to the Most Vulnerable Populations and Increase Economic Recovery and Growth Efforts. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d8Kg8YRH.
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Inspire change by making an impact in your community, helping service the needs of friends, neighbors, and associates. These are only a few of the benefits of owning your Farmers® agency. Learn more about how you can service your community as a Farmers agency owner today. https://lnkd.in/gSD6jW7x
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