Funding News

31. Reclamation Awards $1.1M To Six Tribes For Water Resource Technical Assistance 4/22/2020

    Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman announced that six tribes will share $1.1M through the Native American Affairs Technical Assistance to Tribes Program to develop, manage and protect water and related resources.

32. DC Water Saves $50M; Refunds Nearly $300M In Utility Bonds 4/21/2020

    While keeping on top of the pandemic response, DC Water last week capitalized on the volatile investment market, saving $50M by refinancing Series 2012 A and C subordinate-lien bonds.

33. Removal Of 'Forever Chemicals' From Drinking Water Poses Severe And Costly Challenges To Local Communities 4/21/2020

    Removal of the toxic fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS from drinking water costs local communities millions of dollars, says a new Environmental Working Group study, published today in the European water industry journal Water Solutions.

34. Business Stream Onboards Scottish Public Sector 4/21/2020

    Edinburgh-based water retailer, Business Stream, has successfully onboarded over 15,000 new Scottish public sector sites, at the same time as the business transitioned its entire workforce to operating from home, in line with the Government guidelines to reduce the impact of COVID-19.

35. Illinois American Water Acquires Village Of Sidney Water System 4/17/2020

    Illinois American Water President Justin Ladner today announced the Company’s acquisition of the Village of Sidney water system. The purchase adds approximately 560 water customers to the Champaign County service area.  

36. USDA Invests More Than $7.5M In A Partner-Driven Project That Protects Natural Resources In Wisconsin 4/16/2020

    USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) today announced that it is investing $7,503,896 in Wisconsin for a partner-driven conservation project through its Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). NRCS will leverage $11,025,000 in partner contributions in Wisconsin.

37. Reduction In U.S. Water Utility Revenue May Result In $32.7B Economic Hit 4/15/2020

    Revenue shortfalls at U.S. drinking water utilities from the coronavirus pandemic may reduce economic activity by $32.7B and cost 75,000 to 90,000 private sector jobs, according to a new analysis prepared by Raftelis for the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA).

38. Engineering Association Calls On Congress To Re-Fund The Paycheck Protection Program 4/14/2020

    The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) – the business association of the nation’s engineering industry – sent a letter to House and Senate leaders strongly urging Congress to act on legislation to provide additional funding to recapitalize the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

39. EPA Awards Over $9M In GLRI Funding For Projects To Reduce Excess Nutrients In The Great Lakes 4/14/2020

    Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced fifteen Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) grants totaling $9,056,711 to fund projects addressing excess nutrient runoff from nonpoint sources, including stormwater and agriculture, to the Great Lakes.  

40. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Receives $20M In Additional Funding 4/9/2020

    Following Congress’ appropriation of an additional $20M in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) funding for FY2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it anticipates using the increase to further its efforts to address persistent challenges affecting the Great Lakes including Areas of Concern (AOCs), invasive species control and prevention, excess nutrients, and habitat restoration.