The Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN) is a university-based organization originally created by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EFCN works with states, tribes, local governments, and the private sector to promote sustainable environmental solutions through innovative training and assistance focused on actionable results.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 21:17
Hosts: Anthony Craven, Eric Williams, & Dr. Jason Barrett, Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute (MWRRI) Guest: David Karr of Mitchell Technical Services Following their…
Sep 25, 2026 · 21:57
Hosts: Anthony Craven, Eric Williams, & Dr. JasonBarrett of the Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute (MWRRI) Guest: David Karr of Mitchell Technical Services In…
Sep 24, 2026 · 22:53
Hosts: Anthony Craven & Eric Williams, Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute Guest: David Karr of Mitchell Technical Services Water utilities nation wide are facing a…
Sep 22, 2026 · 25:18
PFAS drinking water regulations present significant planning, financial, and operational considerations for local governments and water utilities. As requirements and timelines…
Sep 15, 2026 · 36:43
Hosts: Eva Schwendimann & Shā Lager, Water Utility Trainer and Support Specialists, Southwest Environmental Finance Center Guest: Morgan Keeling, Associate Director of the…
Aug 28, 2026 · 23:44
Does your wastewater or water system have aging equipment? Looking for a way to continue operating safely and prepare for the future? Nick Willis with Wichita State University…
Aug 25, 2026 · 14:13
Think you know how wastewater funding works? You might be surprised. In this episode, we’re playing Fact or Fiction and taking a closer look at some of the assumptions that can…
Aug 18, 2026 · 27:06
This episode focuses on the technologies used to treat PFAS. Dr. Li discusses the science behind granular activated carbon (GAC), ion exchange, reverse osmosis, and…
Aug 14, 2026 · 22:17
In this episode, join Dawn, AJ, and Mike of the Southwest Environmental Finance Center (SW EFC) to discuss the main types of wastewater treatment plants including their benefits,…
Aug 11, 2026 · 20:24
We know you are passionate about water, but is there something else you love to do? If so, how can you tap into that to reach your community? Meet Marissa! She invites us to…
Aug 7, 2026 · 16:16
Small systems do not need to be caught off guard when it comes to new regulations! Listen in on this conversation where the whole process is explained and what small systems can…
Aug 4, 2026 · 17:38
Learn about the myriad considerations for green schoolyard design from a landscape architect's perspective. Adam De Foor-White, PLA, ASLA shares his insights and experience for…
Jul 31, 2026 · 25:00
Every time it rains, water washing off roads and highways carries pollutants into nearby streams, rivers, and estuaries. One of the most concerning pollutants is 6PPD-quinone…
Jul 28, 2026 · 19:42
In this episode, Eva Schwendimann from the SW EFC discusses the basics of sewer smoke testing in sanitary sewer systems with Mike Rivera. Mike is a Water and Wastewater Utility…
Jul 21, 2026 · 19:53
Learn why cybersecurity matters for every water and wastewater utility and how leaders can take simple, proactive steps to safeguard their operations and the communities they…
Jul 14, 2026 · 48:45
In this episode James Markham from the Southwest Environmental Finance Center interviews Angelina Grey, Associate Planner at the Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments in…
Jul 7, 2026 · 24:47
More than 50 years after the passage of the Clean Water Act, what can we learn from its impact on small communities? In this episode, Dr. Rhiannon Jerch discusses how the Clean…
Jun 30, 2026 · 39:32
Cross-connection and backflow risks may not always be obvious, but they can pose serious threats to drinking water systems and public health when left unaddressed. In this…
Jun 23, 2026 · 20:29
Small water systems face many of the same regulatory requirements and financing complexities as larger utilities, but with fewer staff and resources to manage them. In this…
Jun 9, 2026 · 30:48
PFAS are increasingly being detected in drinking water systems across the country. In this episode, Dr. Li explains what PFAS are, how they enter our water supplies, current…
May 8, 2026 · 43:34
In this episode of the Environmental Finance Center Network podcast, hosts Anthony Craven and Eric Williams are joined by Bill Moody of the Mississippi Department of Health’s…
Apr 30, 2026 · 37:45
Severe weather events, natural disasters, and power outages pose serious challenges for wastewater public utilities, yet essential services must continue when communities need…
Mar 30, 2026 · 25:00
Join Brian Bohnsack, Tyler Cotner and John Colcazier from the Wichita State University EFC as they share their experiences working with wastewater and water boards and some of…
Mar 2, 2026 · 14:40
This podcast outlines how to frame the funding challenges, how to understand the Funding Landscape, ways to identify funding sources for you utility, the best ways to stay…
Feb 26, 2026 · 31:06
This episode explores how the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement has evolved since its inception. The conversation breaks down pollution diets and nutrient reduction goals,…
Jan 28, 2026 · 19:39
Cold weather can pose unique challenges for on-site wastewater systems—but with the right preparation, problems can be prevented before they start. In this episode, host Anthony…
Jan 23, 2026 · 29:38
This episode explores the growing energy and water demands of data centers as artificial intelligence is driving rapid expansion across the country. The discussion highlights how…
Jan 5, 2026 · 32:49
Small water systems are struggling to keep up with compliance and rising costs. In this episode, we explore how new policy tools, partnerships, and restructuring can unlock…
Oct 15, 2025 · 12:13
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Clare Pace (PhD, MPH) a postdoctoral researcher for the University of California, Berkeley Water Equity Science Shop (WESS). Dr. Pace shares…
Sep 26, 2025 · 26:25
What happens behind the scenes to ensure clean, safe water leaves our communities? In this episode, host Anthony Craven talks with Dr. Jason Barrett, Director of the Mississippi…
Sep 23, 2025 · 26:25
Aging pipes, outdated meter reading systems, and strained budgets are putting more pressure than ever on our nation’s water utilities. In this episode, host Anthony Craven sits…
Sep 19, 2025 · 29:53
Changing weather patterns and climate are putting new pressure on septic systems. From rising groundwater to more frequent flooding, many communities are already seeing the…
Sep 5, 2025 · 30:52
In this second episode of a two-part series, University professor and water quality expert Kerry Howe and Ryan Magee, technical assistance provider at the Southwest Environmental…
Aug 26, 2025 · 21:22
In a two-part series, University professor and water quality expert Kerry Howe explains the meaning behind the term water quality as it applies to public water systems. From…
Aug 15, 2025 · 34:58
One of the greatest challenges that communities face when planning and managing green infrastructure programs is maintenance and upkeep of their green infrastructure…
Jul 16, 2025 · 20:07
This podcast features Goleta Water District in Santa Barbara County, California. The district operates to provide water to over 87,000 people living in the greater Goleta Valley…
Jul 3, 2025 · 25:27
In this podcast, host Danish Kumar speaks with Jennifer Egan, Program Manager at the UMD EFC about the pressing but often overlooked issue of wastewater management in mobile home…
Jun 17, 2025 · 21:17
In the world of wastewater treatment, operators often wear many hats—including that of the sampler. Sampling is not just a regulatory requirement; it’s a cornerstone of effective…
Jun 16, 2025 · 18:49
In the world of wastewater treatment, operators often wear many hats—including that of the sampler. Sampling is not just a regulatory requirement; it’s a cornerstone of effective…
May 27, 2025 · 19:06
Veteran operator, Mike Rivera, shares real-world water sampling insights—from compliance prep and troubleshooting to working in tough environments. Practical tips for small…
May 23, 2025 · 14:16
Join the Environmental Finance Center Network as we explore how capital improvement planning can lead to a more financially resilient utility. In this episode, Southwest EFC…
May 6, 2025 · 21:14
This podcast features an interview with Nicole Rentz, the Director of Market Development and Policy for New Columbia Solar, a company that specializes in commercial and…
Apr 1, 2025 · 29:42
For decades, a Community Based Organization have been stewards of the Las Curías lake in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In this Spanish-language episode, we talk with limnologist Jorge…
Mar 21, 2025 · 20:29
A discussion with Carmen Guzman-Simpliciano from the community of Waianae, Oahu Hawaii on the importance of engaging communities from the beginning of a project. Carmen is the…
Mar 7, 2025 · 18:22
In this episode Daryl J. Gotham, PE, Senior Research Engineer at the Great Lakes Environmental Infrastructure Center interviews Dr. Ishi Keenum of Michigan Technological…
Jan 21, 2025 · 14:32
In this episode Daryl J. Gotham, PE, Senior Research Engineer at the Great Lakes Environmental Infrastructure Center interviews Jean Inman, P.E. about the benefits of cleaning…
Jan 14, 2025 · 14:17
In this episode Alex Radke of the Center for Technology and Training at Michigan Technological University interviews Daryl J. Gotham, PE, Senior Research Engineer at the Great…
Dec 9, 2024 · 14:56
In this episode Daryl J. Gotham, PE, Senior Research Engineer at the Great Lakes Environmental Infrastructure Center interviews Anne Tavalire of the Michigan Department of…
Nov 29, 2024 · 23:08
In this Podcast Dawn Nall and A.J. Barney discuss their recent experience providing technical assistance as part of the EPA's "Closing America's Wastewater Access Gap" Pilot…
Oct 22, 2024 · 13:06
In this episode we discuss fee schedules for fats, oils, and grease (FOG) Pretreatment programs. We discuss how fee schedules can be developed to effectively enforce Pretreatment…
Oct 8, 2024 · 31:55
Join us for a discussion with two Regional Environmental Finance Centers (EFCs) who have the ability to provide a qualified engineer to do a preliminary engineering report (or…
Aug 13, 2024 · 35:53
The funding landscape is often treacherous, filled with complexities and challenges that can feel overwhelming, especially for smaller communities. Problems undoubtedly arise,…
Aug 5, 2024 · 21:03
This podcast discusses the topics of power generation and heating using biogas produced during the digestion process in wastewater treatment. The focus of the discussion is the…
Jul 19, 2024 · 29:31
Join Program Associate Mike Tate as he goes through the long history of wastewater treatment.
Jul 17, 2024 · 32:06
In this podcast you will hear from Heather Himmelberger, Dawn Nall, and Mike Rivera on their perspectives of what you need to talk to your engineer about during both the planning…
May 29, 2024 · 46:05
Moonshot Missions (a partner of the EFCN) discusses the experiences they've had with the San Carlos Apache Tribe, one of the communities participating in EPA's and USDA's Closing…
May 15, 2024 · 18:59
In this episode Dawn Nall from the Southwest Environmental Finance Center interviews Sarah Diefendorf and Elaine McCarty from the EFC West, or soon to be Capacity Collaborative,…
May 8, 2024 · 18:34
In this episode Dawn Nall from the Southwest Environmental Finance Center interviews Sarah Diefendorf and Elaine McCarty from the EFC West, or soon to be Capacity Collaborative,…
Apr 29, 2024 · 46:22
Interview City of Tucson, AZ staff: John Kmiec, Tucson Water Director; James MacAdam, Administrator, Conservation & Stormwater Resources, Tucson Water; Andrea Achilli, Associate…
Feb 21, 2024 · 20:54
Embark on an exploration of the transformative odyssey undertaken by Moonshot Missions as we delve into the origins of this innovative initiative. In this enlightening podcast,…
Feb 13, 2024 · 24:16
We want our assets doing their intended function as much as possible, but how do we make that happen? One way is the concept of reliability. Reliability helps us ensure we are…
Dec 20, 2023 · 15:23
In this episode, we dive into collection systems. We discuss the basic components that make-up collection systems and their objectives. Wastewater starts at your homes, then…
Oct 27, 2023 · 33:09
Severe storms and flooding can cause problems for wastewater systems whenever they occur, but these events are happening more frequently and with more intensity due to climate…
Oct 17, 2023 · 18:44
Justinn Overton, Executive Director Coosa WaterKeeper located in Birmingham Alabama patrols and documents the Coosa River and its tributaries from the land, water, and air, looks…
Aug 15, 2023 · 39:07
Dr. DeAnn Presley, PhD, a Professor of Environmental Soil Science and Management discusses how soil conditions impact different home waste systems with Tonya Bronlewee, Director…
Aug 7, 2023 · 26:40
Many communities’ wastewater treatment plants and related infrastructure are located in or near floodplains, which makes sense given how these facilities work. However, this also…
Jul 24, 2023 · 27:40
On this episode, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Mercy Umeri from the Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs at Wichita State University as our guest. Dr. Umeri shares valuable…
Jul 17, 2023 · 13:02
Join Jeff Severin, Program Manager from Wichita State University EFC as he discusses how we can better understand the burden that our utility may be placing on our customers and…
Jul 13, 2023 · 10:10
Marketing research has found that we are exposed to as many as 10,000 marketing/outreach messages daily. This podcast by Wichita State University Program Manager Brian Bohnsack…
Jul 6, 2023 · 18:16
There are many benefits of more holistic or integrated water resource management, whether that is across "types" of water resources or across municipal boundaries. The Derry…
Jun 13, 2023 · 30:51
Mike Tate discusses the development of an NPDES permit. He goes over the three facets of developing NPDES Permits: Technology Based Limits, TMDL Specified Limits and Water…
Jun 7, 2023 · 42:08
Join Mike Tate who spent a bulk of his 40 year career working with smaller communities and their lagoon systems. He goes over 7 common issues that he encountered over his years…
Apr 27, 2023 · 39:09
Martha Graham, Source Water Protection Specialist at New Mexico Rural Water Association, discusses the importance of a source water protection assessment and plan with the EFCN…
Apr 24, 2023 · 15:15
Linda Hills from ERG, the organization who developed the SCAP Tool, discusses how the tool was created, the benefits to small systems who need to develop an asset inventory, and…
Apr 17, 2023 · 15:11
This podcast discusses the importance of asset management, what issues an asset management plan helps to address, and plan implementation.
Apr 13, 2023 · 14:02
This podcast compares centralized and decentralized wastewater systems and describes the advantages and disadvantages of each system type.
Apr 10, 2023 · 21:01
This podcast explains different service rate structures, methods and resources used to set service rates, and the challenges small systems face in setting rates.
Apr 3, 2023 · 26:40
This podcast provides an overview of how treatment lagoons are used for wastewater treatment, the types of treatment lagoons, and how to maintain an effective treatment lagoon.
Mar 31, 2023 · 20:17
In December of 2022, Buffalo, NY experienced a once-in-a-generation blizzard. Extensive snowfall and high winds impacted the city, devastating neighborhoods, and leaving…
Mar 30, 2023 · 11:34
Easton Utilities won the MD Green Registry's Sustainability Leadership Award for installing a 2-megawatt photovoltaic solar array, which produces more than 100% of the energy…
Mar 27, 2023 · 54:32
This insightful interview with water quality expert Elin Warn Betanzo P.E. sheds light on the topic of lead contamination and compliance with the revised lead and copper rule. In…
Mar 23, 2023 · 28:05
In this podcast we will discuss the basic of NPDES permit regulations. We talk to Ben Zimmerman, a data analyst and NPDES permit enforcement coordinator with the Albuquerque…
Mar 20, 2023 · 37:07
This podcast describes the various safety concerns associated with wastewater treatment plants and details safe practices and procedures operators should implement to ensure a…
Mar 7, 2023 · 23:03
Tonya Bronleewe, Director at Wichita State University EFC sits down with two interns that participated in the Work in Water program. Learn more about developing a work in water…
Mar 2, 2023 · 18:30
This episode explores the roles and responsibilities of wastewater treatment plant operators.
Feb 22, 2023 · 24:30
Today we will be discussing why emergency response planning is necessary and the three areas of emergency response that your utility can being to brainstorm to jump start your…
Feb 17, 2023 · 25:21
This podcast describes the typical waste constituents found in wastewater, the importance of treatment, and general National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit…
Feb 10, 2023 · 14:29
This episode describes the process and purpose of activated sludge. The different components of a typical activated sludge process are provided, as well as duties and…
Feb 9, 2023 · 24:37
This podcast episode covers the latest version of the Lead and Copper Rule that came out in December 2021. This episode will focus on: action and trigger level exceedances,…
Feb 2, 2023 · 18:28
This podcast provides an overview of drinking water regulations and standards, specifically the Safe Drinking Water Act, regulated Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs), National…
Feb 1, 2023 · 11:07
This podcast details the various forms of tertiary treatments used by wastewater utilities in the removal of various contaminants found in wastewater. It emphasizes the…
Jan 30, 2023 · 22:38
This podcast describes the use of water storage facilities and associated components to ensure a continuous, dependable, and clean supply of drinking water.
Jan 18, 2023 · 18:32
This episode describes the headworks and primary treatment process of a typical wastewater treatment plant. The discussion of the headworks focuses on the purpose, process, and…
Jan 18, 2023 · 19:00
This podcast describes the measures taken to address iron, manganese, and water hardness concerns in drinking water treatment.
Jan 9, 2023 · 22:28
This podcast describes the use of chlorine disinfection for drinking water treatment at Small Water Systems.
Jan 4, 2023 · 22:18
In this podcast, hear from the Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center's Director of Water Resiliency Initiatives, Khris Dodson, as he interviews Walt Walker, Water…
Dec 20, 2022 · 16:11
This podcast describes the common treatment issues and challenges faced when using surface water as a drinking water source.
Dec 15, 2022 · 11:18
Tune in for a discussion of how wildfires impact wastewater and drinking water systems. As climate change further exacerbates natural disasters, water and wastewater systems will…
Dec 14, 2022 · 26:08
In this podcast Sarah Diefendorf, Director of EFC West, discusses water resources and drought in Imperial County, California with Alex Cardenas, Vice President of the Imperial…
Dec 12, 2022 · 13:21
This podcast describes what a sanitary survey is, its elements, and how conducting these surveys help protect the water supply from pollution sources.
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