The Research Triangle Environmental Health Collaborative and the N. C. Department of Environmental Quality announce a Summit:
North Carolina Water and Equity: Addressing Water Infrastructure Needs and Funding in Disadvantaged Areas
Thursday, January 12, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
In-person and Virtual Participation
NC Biotech Center in Research Triangle Park
15 TW Alexander Drive
Durham, NC 27709
ONLINE REGISTRATION (FREE EVENT) https://environmentalhealthcollaborative.org/2022-summit-registration/
EVENT HOME PAGE: https://environmentalhealthcollaborative.org/2022-summit/
CONTACT: Martin Armes, 919-608-7260, martinarmes@nc.rr.com
Please share information about this event with community leaders seeking water infrastructure funding information and guidance.
The North Carolina General Assembly appropriated close to $2 billion from the state’s share of the American Rescue Plan Act for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater investments. In addition, the federal Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act will provide over $1 billion in funding for North Carolina to supplement existing State Revolving Fund programs. There are focused efforts to ensure that funding is made available to address the needs of disadvantaged, underserved communities. Stakeholders include community members, local, state and federal government, and technical service providers.
This one-day summit involves appropriate stakeholders, thought leaders and experts across North Carolina (state/federal/local government, academia/research, community groups, business) to:
- Learn about priorities and concerns of communities and local governments on projects regarding providing service in disadvantaged areas (as pertains to funding and infrastructure).
- Develop resource documents and peer-to-peer networks to educate communities and local governments on next steps or considerations if interested in pursuing a project to provide service in disadvantaged areas.
- Provide guidance to NCDEQ in identifying where such projects are needed to communicate funding opportunities to communities and to local governments.