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When: Postponed until further notice. Stay tuned as our team works to reschedule this event later in the year.

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What: Learn what others are doing to solve water quality challenges so you can become a part of the solution too.

This workshop is free and open to the public. Dinner will be provided.

Who: Farmers and landowners, lakeshore residents, business owners, anglers, village and town officials, staff and residents, and everyone else who enjoys the Kettle Lakes.

This workshop may count for municipal training credits, such as for planning board members. Please check with your local municipality. Certificates of participation will be provided to all attendees.

Agenda:

5:30pm	Welcome
5:50pm	Kettle Lakes Watershed Planning
6:10pm	Priority Water Quality Practices and Q&A
6:30pm	Dinner
6:55pm	Case Study: Tully Lake Shorescaping
7:05pm	Case Study: Agricultural Soil Health Practices
7:15pm	Conservation Assistance

Click the images below to begin learning about buffer systems.

Contact: Contact Jes Eckerlin at jeschn01@syr.edu or 315-350-8534 with registration or program questions.

State and Federal Funding, Financing, and Resources for Municipal Infrastructure Roundtable Discussion

When: September 19th, 2019

Location: Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs, NY

What: The Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center and government experts presented information about funding and financing for municipal infrastructure.

Who: Municipal Supervisors and Mayors, Council/Board Members, Town Clerks and Managers, DPW Staff, Town Planners, Engineers, and other interested community leaders were invited to attend.

Presentations:

• Charlie Philion – New York State Homes and Community Renewal
  Co-Funding for Municipalities
• John King – Village of Montour Falls and Greg Cummings – Larson Design Group
  Regional Approach for Managing Wastewater Facilities
• Jenn Sunkes – New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation | David Phillips – New York State Department of Health
  Water Infrastructure Investment
• Lelia Mitchell – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
  Water Quality Improvement Projects
• Howard Kunz – USDA Rural Development
  Clean water and sanitation help for rural communities

Click here for a database of presentations at previous SU-EFC events.

Funding, Financing, and Resources for Municipal Infrastructure Roundtable

SU-EFC will be hosting a funding roundtable at the New York Rural Water Association’s 40th Annual Technical Training Workshop and Exhibition. Join us to learn more about funding opportunities and other resources!

When: May 22, 2019, 10am-12pm

Speakers: Charles Philion (NYS Homes and Community Renewal),  Audra Nowosielski (NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation), Brenda Smith (USDA Rural Development), Scott Alderman (NYS Department of Health), Christopher Grant (NYS Department of State), Leila Mitchell (NYS Department of Environmental Conservation). Facilitated by Meredith Perreault (SU-EFC).

New York Rural Water Association’s 40th Annual Technical Training Workshop and Exhibition
May 20-22, 2019
The Turning Stone Resort
5218 Patrick Road
Verona, NY 13478
Conference Agenda

Register here: https://www.nyruralwater.org/conference
Registration deadline: May 2, 2019

Local Leaders Conference

When: April 2-3, 2019

Location: Holiday Valley Resort, Ellicottville, NY

What: The Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center and government experts presented information about funding and financing for municipal infrastructure. The conference provide rural leaders in New York State the opportunity to discuss local governance needs and develop leadership skills while networking with technical assistance providers and state and federal funding agency representatives.

Who: Supervisors and mayors, council/board members, town clerks and managers, DPW staff, town planners, engineers, and other interested community leaders are invited to attend.

Presentations:

• Brenda Smith – United States Department of Agriculture
  Infrastructure for Rural America
• Charlie Philion – New York State Homes and Community Renewal
  Partnering with Local Governments to Build Strong Communities
• Christopher Grant – New York State Division of Local Government Services
  Local Government Funding
• Jason Denno – New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation
  EFC Funding Overview
• Jonathon Mayr – New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
  Clean Energy Communities Program
• Khris Dodson – Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center
  Workforce Development
• Leila Mitchell – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
  Water Quality Improvement Projects and Engineering Planning Grant
• Monika King – United States Department of Health
  Drinking Water Infrastructure Project Funding Programs
• Khris Dodson – Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center
  Getting to ‘Yes:’ Engaging the Public in Decision-Making
• Khris Dodson – Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center
  Grantwriting 101
• Sarah Diefendorf – EFC West
  Storytelling
• Sarah Diefendorf – EFC West
  Framing Your Message
• Sarah Diefendorf – EFC West
  Presentations for Impact

https://efc.syr.edu/resources/presentations/

State and Federal Funding, Financing, and Resources for Municipal Infrastructure Roundtable Discussion

When: February 19th, 2019

Location: New York Marriott Marquis, New York City

What: The Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center and government experts presented information about funding and financing for municipal infrastructure.

Who: Municipal Supervisors and Mayors, Council/Board Members, Town Clerks and Managers, DPW Staff, Town Planners, Engineers, and other interested community leaders were invited to attend.

Presentations:

• Meredith Perreault – Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center
  Roundtable Introduction and REDC Overview
• Charlie Philion – New York State Homes and Community Renewal
  Partnering with Local Governments to Build Strong Communities
• Brock Rogers – New York State Department of Health
  Drinking Water Infrastructure Project Funding Programs
• Jenn Sunkes – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
  EFC Funding Opportunities
• Kyle Wilber – New York State Department of State
  Department of State Grant Funding Opportunities
• Brenda Smith – United States Department of Agriculture
  Infrastructure for Rural America
• Leila Mitchell – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
  Water Infrastructure Facts Sheets [1] [2]

https://efc.syr.edu/resources/presentations/