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2022 Maryland Conservation Finance Act Explainer
The Maryland Conservation Finance Act is a variety of tweaks to authorize new, simpler contracting approaches and attract more private investment in conservation. This publication explains each section of the bill.

EPIC supports EPA’s BIL SRF Implementation
EPIC applauds EPA’s firm commitment in this guidance on BIL SRF implementation to advancing equity by allocating funding to the communities that need it most.

EPIC to host webinar on equitable wastewater infrastructure in disadvantaged rural communities

EPIC Featured: EPA confirms filters reduce lead in Michigan city’s water

EPIC & CGS provide comments to USGS RFI to inform interagency efforts to develop the American Conservation Stewardship Atlas

Using the Clean Water SRF Program for Financing Septic Repairs and Replacement

Financing Septic System Repairs and Replacement Through an Intermediary

Three changes to the mitigation rule to enhance successful tribal compensatory mitigation programs

For Immediate Release: Financing for Green Stormwater and Natural Infrastructure Lags Behind Needed Investment

Financing Green Stormwater and Natural Infrastructure with Clean Water State Revolving Funds
In this report, we examine Clean Water State Revolving Fund-financed investments in green stormwater infrastructure and natural infrastructure, which mimic or utilize natural processes to solve water quality and stormwater challenges. Communities around the country face environmental and health consequences due to failing water infrastructure. The Clean Water State Revolving Fund helps address these challenges by financing projects to improve water quality and public health. Most states and territories primarily invest in traditional gray infrastructure. In comparison to gray infrastructure, green stormwater infrastructure and natural infrastructure are often more cost-effective, climate resilient, and provide a plethora of economic and social benefits. We specifically evaluate investments in green stormwater infrastructure and natural infrastructure between 2016 and 2020 and give recommendations to state agencies and the EPA.

Echoing Newark: How American Cities Can Replicate Newark’s Success in Replacing Over 23,000 Lead Pipes in Under Three Years

Unlocking State Revolving Funds to Finance Resilience Across the Great Lakes Region

Unlocking Clean Water State Revolving Funds to Finance Resilience Projects Across the Great Lakes Region
Established in 1987, Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) have played a key role in improving water quality in the United States by providing more than $145 billion to finance more than 42,800 projects nationwide. This report looks at the current status of how CWSRF dollars have been spent across the Great Lakes states, and proposes greener priorities that would spur transformation in environmental, economic, public health, and social outcomes.

How can tribes use mitigation banking for economic development?
How can tribes use mitigation banking for economic development?

Coproduce Conservation Technology With Conservation Decision Makers and Practitioners to Increase Its Impact

Net Zero or Better: Priorities for Offset Policies that Benefit the Environment and Communities

Is “zero” a result? Is “no” an answer?
For Immediate Release: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Go into Effect Alongside Improvements; Policy Reform and Innovation Still Needed

Takeaways & Recommendations from Panel on How Technologies Can Improve Water Services
