DATE/TIME: Friday, October 25, 2024, 2:30 pm
Valdis Krumins
Water and Environmental Programs, Rural Utilities Service, Rural Development Agency, USDA
Federal Opportunities in the Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Sector
The US Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Water and Environmental Programs provide approximately $1.7 Billion annually for rural communities to improve their water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste infrastructure. Combined with $5+ Billion provided by other agencies, the Federal government is a significant source of funds for water and sanitary infrastructure nationally. This presentation will help students and mentors understand the funding / engineering / construction ecosystem, with a focus on where to look for career opportunities. Hot topics (current governmental priorities) including climate resilience, domestic preference requirements, and emerging contaminants will also be discussed.
Seminar Host:
Donna Fennell
Department of Environmental Sciences, SEBS, Rutgers University