IMMEDATE RELEASE September 2, 2016 Contact: Bianca Poll Director of Communications Rural Community Assistance Partnership 202-470-2808 bpoll@rcap.org White House Mentions Partnership with RCAP during NDRP First Progress Report WASHINGTON, DC- This week, the White House announced the first progress report…
read moreEPA’s Water Security Division has developed a new tool for the water community. The Utility Preparedness Widget for Drinking Water and Waste Water Utilities is now available to help raise awareness of and access to WSD’s available tools and resources.…
read moreWater well contractors now have a new video tool to help their customers find smart ways to finance needed new well construction or major renovation, the National Ground Water Association announced today. The video covers financing options including: Contractor-offered financing…
read moreRCAC’s CEO Stanley Keasling joined the California Coalition for Rural Housing (CCRH) Board of Directors in 1982. Although CCRH had been around already for six years, Keasling’s involvement – which continues today – contributed mightily to bringing sustainable and affordable…
read moreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 29, 2016 WASHINGTON, DC- This week, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Introduced by Senators Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and Barbra Boxer (D-CA), WRDA is the biggest overhaul…
read moreOn Tuesday, March 22, 2016 – World Water Day – the Administration will host a White House Water Summit to raise awareness of the national importance of water, and to highlight new commitments and announcements that the Administration and non-federal…
read moreEPA's Drought Response and Recovery Guide for Water Utilities is based on lessons learned from seven drought-impacted case study utilities. The interactive guide features worksheets, best practices, videos and key resources that outline emergency response actions that also build long…
read moreNutrient pollution is one of America’s most widespread and costly environmental problems. EPA, the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Department of Education, the Great Lakes Observing System, and Esri have come together to launch the Visualize Your Water challenge. This…
read moreEPA News Release- January 13, 2015WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released a survey showing that $271 billion is needed to maintain and improve the nation’s wastewater infrastructure, including the pipes that carry wastewater to treatment plants,…
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