Environmental Finance Center Network
The Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN) is a university-based organization originally created by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EFCN works with states, tribes, local governments, and the private sector to promote sustainable environmental solutions through innovative training and assistance focused on actionable results.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 94
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Ensuring Water Quality Through Treatment - Part 2
In this second episode of a two-part series, University professor and water quality expert Kerry Howe and Ryan Magee, technical assistance provider at the Southwest Environmental Finance Center, cont…
Ensuring Water Quality Through Treatment - Part 1
In a two-part series, University professor and water quality expert Kerry Howe explains the meaning behind the term water quality as it applies to public water systems. From turbidity to different ty…
Building Your Green Infrastructure Workforce: A case study from Tucson
One of the greatest challenges that communities face when planning and managing green infrastructure programs is maintenance and upkeep of their green infrastructure installations. Green infrastructu…
Risk Management for Water Systems: A Case Study of Goleta Water District in Santa Barbara County, California
This podcast features Goleta Water District in Santa Barbara County, California. The district operates to provide water to over 87,000 people living in the greater Goleta Valley with an infrastructur…
Managing Decentralized Systems in Mobile Home Parks
In this podcast, host Danish Kumar speaks with Jennifer Egan, Program Manager at the UMD EFC about the pressing but often overlooked issue of wastewater management in mobile home parks and rural comm…
A Day in the Life of a Wastewater Sampler
In the world of wastewater treatment, operators often wear many hats—including that of the sampler. Sampling is not just a regulatory requirement; it’s a cornerstone of effective plant operation and …
Wastewater Sampling: Where do I Begin?
In the world of wastewater treatment, operators often wear many hats—including that of the sampler. Sampling is not just a regulatory requirement; it’s a cornerstone of effective plant operation and …
Water Quality Sampling: An Operator's Perspective
Veteran operator, Mike Rivera, shares real-world water sampling insights—from compliance prep and troubleshooting to working in tough environments. Practical tips for small system water operators.
The Benefits of Capital Improvement Planning
Join the Environmental Finance Center Network as we explore how capital improvement planning can lead to a more financially resilient utility.
In this episode, Southwest EFC Research Engineer A.J. Ba…
Solar Planning for Small Wastewater Facilities
This podcast features an interview with Nicole Rentz, the Director of Market Development and Policy for New Columbia Solar, a company that specializes in commercial and industrial solar energy soluti…
Community Science and Stewardship: Inspiring Wastewater Action in Las Curías / Ciencia y Gestión Comunitaria: Inspirando Acción sobre Aguas Residuales en Las Curías
For decades, a Community Based Organization have been stewards of the Las Curías lake in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In this Spanish-language episode, we talk with limnologist Jorge Ortíz about an outreac…
Dirty Water: Why Engaging the Community Matters
A discussion with Carmen Guzman-Simpliciano from the community of Waianae, Oahu Hawaii on the importance of engaging communities from the beginning of a project. Carmen is the Director and cofounder …
Surveillance of Pathogens in Wastewater
In this episode Daryl J. Gotham, PE, Senior Research Engineer at the Great Lakes Environmental Infrastructure Center interviews Dr. Ishi Keenum of Michigan Technological University (MTU) about the su…
The Benefits of Cleaning and Televising Wastewater Collections Systems
In this episode Daryl J. Gotham, PE, Senior Research Engineer at the Great Lakes Environmental Infrastructure Center interviews Jean Inman, P.E. about the benefits of cleaning and televising wastewat…
The Benefits of Wastewater Collection System Preventative Maintenance
In this episode Alex Radke of the Center for Technology and Training at Michigan Technological University interviews Daryl J. Gotham, PE, Senior Research Engineer at the Great Lakes Environmental Inf…
The National Pretreatment Program: Rules and Implementation
In this episode Daryl J. Gotham, PE, Senior Research Engineer at the Great Lakes Environmental Infrastructure Center interviews Anne Tavalire of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes an…
Takeaways from the "Closing America's Wastewater Access Gap" Pilot
In this Podcast Dawn Nall and A.J. Barney discuss their recent experience providing technical assistance as part of the EPA's "Closing America's Wastewater Access Gap" Pilot projects. They discuss wh…
Fee Schedules for FOG Pretreatment Programs
In this episode we discuss fee schedules for fats, oils, and grease (FOG) Pretreatment programs. We discuss how fee schedules can be developed to effectively enforce Pretreatment regulations and how …
Preliminary Engineering Reports for small disadvantaged communities.
Join us for a discussion with two Regional Environmental Finance Centers (EFCs) who have the ability to provide a qualified engineer to do a preliminary engineering report (or PER) for small disadvan…
Navigating the Funding Process for Smaller Communities; A Conversation with Charlie Philion from the Division of Homes and Community Renewal
The funding landscape is often treacherous, filled with complexities and challenges that can feel overwhelming, especially for smaller communities. Problems undoubtedly arise, from securing the right…