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Climate Resilience and Adaptation Funding Toolbox
The Climate Resilience and Adaptation Funding Toolbox (CRAFT) was created to support technical assistance providers working with states, tribes, communities, NGOs, academia, and others looking to make sure investments are resilient to climate-related impacts. The materials contained in CRAFT can help potential funding applicants learn about and secure financial support for climate-smart investments, particularly communities that are just getting started and have historically been unable to access federal dollars. These resources may also help to reduce the administrative burden on EPA’s funding applicants and recipients as they develop, apply for and implement their projects with climate change in mind.
More details on CRAFT can be found here:
Climate Resilience and Adaptation Funding Toolbox | US EPA
EJ Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Programs
Reminder: EPA has 18 Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (EJ TCTACs) to help underserved and overburdened communities across the country. Each of the technical assistance centers has received funding to remove barriers and improve accessibility for communities with environmental justice concerns. These centers are providing training and other assistance to build capacity for navigating federal grant application systems, developing strong grant proposals, and effectively managing grant funding. In addition, these centers also provide guidance on community engagement, meeting facilitation, translation, and interpretation services for limited English-speaking participants. Each of the technical assistance centers creates and manages communication channels to ensure all communities have direct access to resources and information.
More details on these programs can be found here:
The Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program | US EPA
Incident Response Guide for the Water and Wastewater Sector
With contributions from 25+ Water and Wastewater (WWS) Sector organizations spanning private industry, nonprofit, and government this joint guide, this guide provides incident response best practices and information on federal resources. The WWS Sector has been impacted by various cyber events, including unauthorized access, and ransomware. Continued compromises or failures of the WWS Sector could cause cascading impacts across critical infrastructure. The guide outlines how water utility owners and operators can expect to work with federal partners as they prepare for, respond to, and mitigate the impact of a cyber incident. This guide aims to enhance WWS Sector cybersecurity by:
- Establishing clear guidance for reporting cyber incidents,
- Connecting utilities with available cybersecurity resources, services, and no-cost trainings,
- Empowering utilities to build a strong cybersecurity baseline to improve cyber resilience and cyber hygiene, and
- Encouraging utilities to integrate into their local cyber communities.
More details on this guide can be found here
Incident Response Guide: Water and Wastewater Sector
Funding Opportunity: DOI WaterSMART Grant Program
Through WaterSMART, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with states, tribes, and local entities as they plan for and implement actions to increase water supply reliability through investments in existing infrastructure and attention to local water conflicts. Apply by February 3, 2025. DOI’s WaterSMART Grant Program.
Association Updates
Notice – No Wrap the Week of November 11th
In observance of the holiday, ACWA will not publish a Weekly Wrap the week of November 11th. Look out for our next edition the week of November 18th.
2025 Mid-Year Meeting – Registration Now Available!
Dates: March 12 & 13, 2025
Venue: Hilton Alexandria Old Town, Alexandria, VA
Registration is LIVE! Register HERE
The draft agenda and hotel room block for the upcoming 2025 ACWA Mid-Year Meeting are now available. This year’s meeting will take place on March 12 & 13, 2025 in Alexandria, VA. This will be a closed meeting intended for state members and federal guests. The agenda is in development and will be updated as appropriate.
Make your room reservations today! The room block will close on February 18, 2025.
Check back here for more updates.
2025 State Summit for Water Reuse
Date: March 19, 2025
Venue: JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
ACWA will host the 2025 State Summit on Water Reuse on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Tampa, FL. State Summits on Water Reuse provide state regulators with a forum to share and learn about a range of water reuse issues, network with state colleagues, and coordinate with representatives from select federal agencies. The Summit’s Agenda (still in development) will aim to support states developing reuse regulations or programs, foster learning for states experiencing new or changing drivers for reuse, and support related initiatives such as the National Water Reuse Action Plan. This year’s Summit will, once again, take place in conjunction with the WateReuse Association’s Annual Symposium.
The State Summit on Water Reuse is hosted by ACWA in partnership with the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, the Environmental Council of States, and the Ground Water Protection Council, U.S. EPA, and the WateReuse Association.
Stayed tuned for a draft agenda and registration information. Please reach out to Ward Scott (wscott@acwa-us.org) for more information or to get involved with Summit planning.
Meetings and Webinars
Solar Energy for Small Wastewater Systems: Savings, Sustainability, and Incentives
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
REGISTER HERE
Small wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) face unique challenges when it comes to energy consumption and its associated costs. Join us for an overview of energy use in small WWTPs and explore solutions for reducing energy costs while enhancing sustainability. We will cover the breakdown of energy consumption in small WWTPs, the significant role solar power can play in cutting down electricity expenses, and how direct pay provisions under the Inflation Reduction Act and other incentive programs can make solar adoption more affordable for tax-exempt and governmental entities.
Presenters: Danish Kumar, Climate Change Program Manager, and Stephanie Dalke, Water Resources and Climate Adaptation Program Manager, University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center
CSI NBS Webinar 3: Building Coastal Adaptive Capacity through Nature-based Solutions
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
REGISTER HERE
This five-part webinar series features projects funded by the Climate and Societal Interactions (CSI) Division’s Adaptation Sciences (AdSci) and Climate Adaptation Partnerships (CAP) programs focused on the research and application of nature-based solutions (NbS), which are actions to protect, sustainably manage, or restore natural or modified ecosystems to address societal challenges, simultaneously providing benefits for people and the environment.
CRWU National Webinar Series
US EPA’s Creating Resilient Water Utilities (CRWU) Initiative is excited to offer a new webinar series sharing climate adaptation stories of drinking water and wastewater utilities.
- Gain insight into addressing climate challenges, building resilience, and incorporating environmental justice efforts.
- Learn how to use CRWU’s tools and information for solutions, climate- and weather-related vulnerabilities, and funding options
Join for any or all of the following sessions:
- December 3, 2024 (1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT)
- December 5, 2024 (1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT)
- December 10, 2024 (1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT)
- December 12, 2024 (1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT)
EPA Trash Free Waters: Escaped Trash Risk Map
December 10, 2024 01:00 PM
REGISTER HERE
Please join EPA’s Trash Free Waters program to learn about this new tool on Tuesday, December 10 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET. We will walk through the genesis of the map, how it was developed, how it can be used and how we plan to update it going forward.
The panelists for this webinar will include:
- Romell Nandi, Trash Free Waters National Program Lead, US EPA
- Jenna Jambeck, Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Environmental Engineering, University of Georgia
- Kathryn Youngblood, Senior Research Engineer, University of Georgia
- Kara Lavender Law, Research Professor of Oceanography, Sea Education Association
Job Opportunities
Closed Landfill Hydrogeologist
Location: Duluth, Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, St. Paul, Rochester, Mankato, Marshall, MN
Closing Date: November 13, 2024
Job ID # 81128
For more information and to apply, visit Minnesota Careers.
Monitoring Team Scientist (NMED #12121)
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Closing Date: November 14, 2024
Full details and information on how to apply are available at: https://careers.share.nm.gov/,
Environmental Specialist III
Location: Augusta, ME
Closing Date: November 15, 2024
Interested applicants need to complete an online State of Maine Direct Hire Application along with a Cover Letter, and a detailed Resume at: https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/index.shtml#dep. For more information on the specifics of this position, please contact Laura Crossley at (207) 615-6711 or laura.crossley@maine.gov.
Environmental Analyst – Data Scientist
Location: Albany, NY
Closing Date: November 17, 2024
To apply, submit cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by November 17, 2024. Please reference #25-NYS-DOW-DEC-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers.
Feasibility Workgroup Leader
Location: Denver, CO
Closing Date: November 17, 2024
This position will lead a team that provides information, scientific analysis, and policy and regulatory recommendation services to the Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC). The unit’s work includes researching and analyzing complex water quality topics to support the development, implementation, and review of water quality standards variances, consistent with the federal Clean Water Act and Colorado Water Quality Control Act. This includes researching water/wastewater treatment technologies, assessing the cost and effectiveness of these technologies, developing alternatives analyses based on this information, and evaluating technological, economic, and environmental feasibility of alternatives.
Standards variance and feasibility work is focused on small, rural, and disadvantaged or disproportionately impacted communities, and holistically considers health equity and environmental justice principles. This unit also provides technical assistance and support to the WQCD and other agencies, develops standards implementation guidance, and assists other department programs implementing water quality standards.
If you are interested in this position please apply here or reach out to blake.beyea@state.co.us with any questions or for more information.
Environmental Analyst – Rule Specialist
Location: Augusta, ME
Closing Date: November 24, 2024
To apply, submit cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by November 24, 2024. Please reference #25-DHHS-DWP-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers.
Environmental Program Specialist (Office Administrator)
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Closing Date: November 29, 2024
The Interstate Environmental Commission is seeking an Environmental Program Specialist to serve as an Office Administrator, The incumbent will support the Executive Director in office administration, fiscal management, contract and grant management, benefits administration and human resources administration. Duties include data management and administrative support, reviewing and forwarding vendor invoices for approval and payment, preparing invoices, assisting with onboarding new employees, ensuring compliance with contract and award conditions, and assisting with various other tasks as needed.
The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years professional experience in an office setting. Proficiency with Excel, Quickbooks Online, exceptional organization skills and attention to detail, with a proven ability to multi-task and prioritize required. A bachelor’s degree in business management and experience with grant management, financial reporting, and benefits administration preferred. Knowledge, experience with and interest in aspects of environmental issues, particularly in relation to water quality preferred.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume by November 29th, 2024 to jobs@iec-nynjct.org . Please reference position number 24-007 in the e-mail subject line.
Environmental Analyst (Septic System Replacement Coordinator)
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Closing Date: November 29, 2024
The Interstate Environmental Commission is seeking an Environmental Analyst to provide overall coordination and management of a program that provides critical funding to New York State counties to assist homeowners with replacing inadequate septic systems that impair water quality. Funded by EPA’s Long Island Sound Office (LISO) Bipartisan Infrastructure Law pass-through funds, the program will supplement state and county funding to support additional Innovative Alternative On-Site Individual Wastewater Systems (I/A OWTS) systems in Nassau and Suffolk counties, which discharge into the Long Island Sound watershed.
The incumbent will oversee the maintenance of contracts and contract documents with NYSDEC, Nassau and Suffolk counties, review reimbursement requests from the counties, prepare quarterly invoices to NYSDEC, compile data to support program evaluation and track and prepare reporting requirement documents. The incumbent will also assist with outreach and communication efforts in conjunction with the counties to educate the public about the program, and support other IEC projects, as required.
The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years technical or professional experience in an office setting. Proficiency with Excel, Quickbooks Online, exceptional organization skills and attention to detail, with a proven ability to multi-task and prioritize required. Experience with grant management, budgeting, and financial reporting preferred. Knowledge, experience with and interest in environmental issues, particularly in relation to septic systems, wastewater treatment and water quality preferred. To apply, send a cover letter and resume by November 29th, 2024 to jobs@iec-nynjct.org . Please reference position number 24-008 in the e-mail subject line.
Permit Writer (Environmental Engineer 3) (2 positions)
Location: Spokane, WA
Closing Date: Continuous
For more information and to apply, visit Washington’s Job Opportunities webpage.
General Permit Data Specialist/Permit Administrator (Environmental Specialist 3)
Location: Lacey, WA
Closing Date: Continuous
For more information and to apply, visit Washington’s Job Opportunities webpage.
Senior Program Manager, Environmental Policy
Location: Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
NAHB is seeking an experienced candidate for the position of senior program manager, environmental policy. This role is responsible for implementing NAHB’s regulatory policy program concerning environmental issues at the federal, state and local level by providing critical analysis of law and regulation; and providing technical assistance to members and HBAs on environmental regulatory issues. Functions performed by this position include the preparation of regulatory comment letters, compliance assistance materials for NAHB’s membership, and performing related regulatory advocacy work before federal and state environmental agencies.
To apply for this position, please submit this application.
Recreational Water Quality Analyst
Location: Cheyenne, WY
Closing Date: Continuous
For more information and to apply, visit Wyoming State Government Jobs.
Be sure to check out other opportunities on ACWA’s Job Opportunities page.
