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EPA Announces Framework to Help Local Governments Manage Stormwater Runoff and Wastewater
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a new framework to help local governments meet their Clean Water Act obligations. The Integrated Municipal Stormwater and Wastewater Planning Approach Framework assists EPA regional offices, states, and local governments to develop voluntary storm and wastewater management plans and implement effective integrated approaches that will protect public health by reducing overflows from wastewater systems and pollution from stormwater.
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EPA Releases Factsheets on Incorporating Green Infrastructure Measures into NPDES Wet Weather Programs
The Green Infrastructure Permitting and Enforcement Series provides EPA and state permitting and enforcement professionals with a guide to integrating green infrastructure approaches into NPDES wet weather programs. The series consists of six factsheets and four supplements addressing general accountability considerations; CSOs; SSOs; stormwater; TMDLs; and water quality standards.
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EPA Awarding $2.7 Million to Revitalize Urban Waters
On June 26th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is awarding $2.7 million to 46 organizations in 32 states and Puerto Rico to help restore urban waters, support community revitalization and protect Americans' health. Recipients will promote the restoration of urban waters through community engagement and outreach, water quality monitoring and studies, and environmental education and training.
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New US Brazil Joint Initiative Tool Informs Global Urban Infrastructure Investments
On June 20th, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson and Brazilian Minister for the Environment Izabella Teixeira announced a new online tool that highlights key links between policies, funding and on-the-ground projects that can help drive urban sustainability investment around the world.
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Economic Benefits of Protecting Healthy Watersheds
(June 2012) Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education, Participant Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds, US Environmental Protection Agency Healthy Watersheds Program
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Rural Business Opportunity Grant
The primary objective of the RBOG program is to promote sustainable economic development in rural communities with exceptional needs. Grants are
awarded on a competitive basis. Learn More
Funding Agency: USDA
Deadline: August 6, 2012.
Estimated Program Funding: $2.37 million
Maximum Grant Amount: $50,000
Cost Sharing Requirement: None
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High Energy Cost Grants
Grant funds may be used to acquire, construct, extend, upgrade, or otherwise improve energy generation, transmission, or distribution facilities serving communities in which the average residential expenditure for home energy exceeds 275 percent of the national average. Eligible applicants include persons, States, political subdivisions of States, and other entities organized under State law. Federally-recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal entities are eligible applicants.
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Funding Agency: Rural Utility Service (RUS)
Deadline: July 30, 2012.
Estimated Program Funding: $7 million
Award Amount: $20,000-$3,000,000
Cost Sharing Requirement: None
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Rural Cooperative Development Grants (RCDG)
The primary objective of the RCDG program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas by assisting individuals or entities in the startup, expansion or operational improvement of rural cooperatives and other business entities. Grants are awarded competitively on an annual basis to Rural Cooperative Development Centers who in turn provide technical assistance to individuals and entities. Learn More
Funding Agency: USDA
Deadline: August 6, 2012
Estimated Program Funding: $5.8 million
Maximum Grant Amount: $175,000
Cost Sharing Requirement: 25%
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July 31, 2012 - 2:30pm- 3:30pm EDT: Webinar
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Green Innovation Grant Program - NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation Deadline: July 16, 2012 2012 Hudson River Estuary & Mohawk River Basin Mini Grants- NYS DEC - Deadline: July 20, 2012 Strong Cities, Strong Communities Visioning Challenge - US Department of Commerce - Deadline: July 23, 2012 High Energy Cost Grants Rural Utility Service Deadline: (RUS) July 30, 2012 Rural Cooperative Development Grants
USDA - Deadline: August 6, 2012
Rural Business
Opportunity Grant - USDA Deadline: August 6, 2012
Watershed Restoration through Green Infrastructure
NEIWPCC, Hudson River Estuary Program - Deadline: August 3, 2012 Campus RainWorks ChallengeEPA - Deadline: December 14, 2012
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The Environmental Finance Center at Syracuse University facilitates the development of sustainable and resilient communities across US EPA Region 2 (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and eight tribal nations).
Located at the SyracuseCoE Center for Sustainable Community Solutions, EFC enhances the administrative and financial capacities of state and local government officials, nonprofit organizations, and private sectors to make change toward improved environmental infrastructure and quality of life.
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EFC Staff
Aimee Clinkhammer Project Scientist
Khristopher Dodson
Communications and
Program Manager
Kathy Forrest
Administrative Assistant
Mark Lichtenstein
Executive Director and
Principal Investigator
Carissa Matthews
Outreach Program ManagerSara Pesek
Strategic Initiatives
Mandy Westerdahl
Education Program Manager
Melissa Young
Program Manager
Ana V. Arache
Tara Baron
Laura Cardoso
Brad DeFrees
Sam Lauritzen
Lisa Ruggero Project Assistants
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