Decentralized Systems - Environmental Finance Center Network https://efcnetwork.org Working together to solve funding challenges for environmental programs and promote a sustainable environment. Thu, 16 May 2024 04:38:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0 https://efcnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Decentralized Systems - Environmental Finance Center Network https://efcnetwork.org 32 32 DE Training | How to Get Funding and Technical Assistance for Septic and Community Wastewater Treatment Systems https://efcnetwork.org/event/de-training-how-to-get-funding-and-technical-assistance-for-septic-and-community-wastewater-treatment-systems/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=de-training-how-to-get-funding-and-technical-assistance-for-septic-and-community-wastewater-treatment-systems Wed, 08 May 2024 19:29:24 +0000 https://efcnetwork.org/?post_type=event_listing&p=26591 Description: Join us to discover how you can secure technical assistance and funding for septic and community wastewater treatment systems in Delaware! This webinar will walk you through requesting and receiving Water Technical Assistance for addressing septic system repairs and upgrades. Explore the types of assistance available and learn effective strategies for evaluating and resolving […]

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]]> Description: Join us to discover how you can secure technical assistance and funding for septic and community wastewater treatment systems in Delaware! This webinar will walk you through requesting and receiving Water Technical Assistance for addressing septic system repairs and upgrades. Explore the types of assistance available and learn effective strategies for evaluating and resolving system issues. We’ll also dive into options for bringing a system back into compliance (particularly of interest to management companies). Additionally, gain valuable information on available funding opportunities in Delaware and receive guidance on accessing them. Don’t miss this session on tackling your wastewater initiatives!

Presenter: Jennifer Egan, Program Manager, University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center

Certificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend:

  • Manufactured housing community (MHC) management companies
  • Owners or operators of individual and shared septic systems, especially at MHCs
  • Community-based organizations serving rural areas

Partners:

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]]> MD Training | Septic Systems and Sea Level Rise in Maryland: Assessing the Situation and Potential Paths Forward https://efcnetwork.org/event/md-training-septic-systems-and-sea-level-rise-in-maryland-assessing-the-situation-and-potential-paths-forward/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=md-training-septic-systems-and-sea-level-rise-in-maryland-assessing-the-situation-and-potential-paths-forward Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:19:36 +0000 https://efcnetwork.org/?post_type=event_listing&p=26524 Description: Decentralized or “on-site” wastewater treatment systems, often referred to as septic systems, are a common method of treating wastewater in rural areas. These systems are typically designed to work under the site’s environmental conditions at the time of installation—so what happens when an area becomes more prone to flooding? When soils become more saturated […]

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]]> Description: Decentralized or “on-site” wastewater treatment systems, often referred to as septic systems, are a common method of treating wastewater in rural areas. These systems are typically designed to work under the site’s environmental conditions at the time of installation—so what happens when an area becomes more prone to flooding? When soils become more saturated by rising water tables and more frequent flooding, septic systems may no longer be able to drain and disperse treated wastewater, causing backups into homes or leakage into the environment. This is a growing concern in low-lying areas experiencing sea level rise, like much of coastal Maryland.

What is the extent of this threat currently, and how will risks to septic systems shift in the future? What options exist for rural communities that face increasing septic failures? What are the costs and benefits of different solutions, and how can future conditions be factored into these decisions? Join us for this 1-hour webinar as we delve into challenges and solutions surrounding decentralized wastewater systems in a changing climate.

Presenter: Margaret Walls, Senior Fellow; Director, Climate Risks and Resilience Program; Director, Environmental Justice Initiative, Resources for the Future

Certificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend:

  • Local government officials, staff, planners, state agencies, community-based organizations
  • Small wastewater system operators, public health and water quality-focused entities

Partners:

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]]> Online Peer Exchange | Decentralized Systems Dialogue: Join the Conversation https://efcnetwork.org/event/online-peer-exchange-decentralized-resource-roundtable/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=online-peer-exchange-decentralized-resource-roundtable Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:37:48 +0000 https://efcnetwork.org/?post_type=event_listing&p=26502 This Peer-to-Peer session is also available at an alternative time slot: Decentralized Systems Dialogue Please Note: This session requires a working microphone and a willingness to engage in conversation and share questions and concerns. Description: Are you seeking resources or guidance for private septic tanks or on-lot wastewater systems? Join our peer exchange session designed […]

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]]> This Peer-to-Peer session is also available at an alternative time slot: Decentralized Systems Dialogue

Please Note: This session requires a working microphone and a willingness to engage in conversation and share questions and concerns.

Description: Are you seeking resources or guidance for private septic tanks or on-lot wastewater systems? Join our peer exchange session designed for practitioners, municipalities, county officials, SWCDs, and others overseeing local septic programs and decentralized systems. Connect with peers, share challenges, and discover valuable resources. It’s your chance to network, voice your needs, and collaborate with others in the field. The Southwest Environmental Finance Center (SWEFC) invites you to join us for this interactive peer-to-peer session on Thursday, May 30th, 2024—don’t miss out, register now and be part of the discussion!

Certificate: This peer exchange session has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend:

  • Owners or managers of septic tanks or on-lot wastewater systems
  • Municipalities and county officials overseeing local septic programs and decentralized wastewater systems
  • Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) professionals
  • Professionals working in the field of wastewater management, including engineers, planners, and environmental consultants
  • Anyone seeking resources, guidance, or networking opportunities related to decentralized wastewater systems and septic tank management

Partners:

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]]> Online Peer Exchange | Decentralized Systems Dialogue: Join the Conversation https://efcnetwork.org/event/online-peer-exchange-decentralized-resources-roundtable/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=online-peer-exchange-decentralized-resources-roundtable Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:32:40 +0000 https://efcnetwork.org/?post_type=event_listing&p=26499 This Peer-to-Peer session is also available at an alternative time slot: Decentralized Systems Dialogue Please Note: This session requires a working microphone and a willingness to engage in conversation and share questions and concerns. Description: Are you seeking resources or guidance for private septic tanks or on-lot wastewater systems? Join our peer exchange session designed […]

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]]> This Peer-to-Peer session is also available at an alternative time slot: Decentralized Systems Dialogue

Please Note: This session requires a working microphone and a willingness to engage in conversation and share questions and concerns.

Description: Are you seeking resources or guidance for private septic tanks or on-lot wastewater systems? Join our peer exchange session designed for practitioners, municipalities, county officials, SWCDs, and others overseeing local septic programs and decentralized systems. Connect with peers, share challenges, and discover valuable resources. It’s your chance to network, voice your needs, and collaborate with others in the field. The Southwest Environmental Finance Center (SWEFC) invites you to join us for this interactive peer-to-peer session on Thursday, May 30th, 2024—don’t miss out, register now and be part of the discussion!

Certificate: This peer exchange session has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend:

  • Owners or managers of septic tanks or on-lot wastewater systems
  • Municipalities and county officials overseeing local septic programs and decentralized wastewater systems
  • Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) professionals
  • Professionals working in the field of wastewater management, including engineers, planners, and environmental consultants
  • Anyone seeking resources, guidance, or networking opportunities related to decentralized wastewater systems and septic tank management

Partners:

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