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      Resource TitleAuthorDescriptionResource TypeYear
      Stormwater Utility Billing and CollectionsAMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc.Presentation highlighting basics of stormwater utility billing and collections data, including how to use spatial data to calculate fees.Presentation,Training2005
      The Complete Guide to Flood Safety and PreparednessAlarms.orgWebpage with information on flood safety and being prepared for a flood.Website2020
      Drinking Water Source Protection ResourcesAlaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Division of Environmental Health (DEH)Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Division of Environmental Health (DEH) published a resource list for drinking water source protection and contamination information.Resource List,Website2020
      How to Survive a Flood: Flood Safety TipsAlmanacWebpage that goes over flood safety guidelines for before, during, and after.Website2023
      Family Disaster Plan (PDF)American Red CrossDownloadable document to create a plan as a family for disasters.Tool2012
      Staying Green: Strategies to Improve Operations and Maintenance of Green Infrastructure in the Chesapeake Bay WatershedAmerican RiversThis report identifies key barriers that local governments face in funding and managing the operations and maintenance (O&M) of infrastructure projects, particularly in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. It highlights challenges such as limited financial resources, lack of public awareness, insufficient training for maintenance personnel, and weak enforcement mechanisms. The report also recommends a range of strategies to address these issues, including establishing dedicated funding sources, enhancing community outreach, implementing robust training programs, and strengthening inspection protocols.Case Study,Report2013
      Banking on Green: A Look at How Green Infrastructure Can Save Municipalities Money and Provide Economic Benefits Community-wide (PDF)American Rivers; American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA); ECONorthwest; Water Environment Federation (WEF)This report explores cost-effective methods for managing polluted runoff and protecting clean water, emphasizing that nature-based solutions—such as vegetated roofs, permeable surfaces, and expanded tree cover—reduce costs compared to traditional systems. It highlights how these approaches save taxpayer money while providing community benefits like flood reduction, improved public health, and increased energy efficiency by addressing stormwater at its source.Report2012
      Report Card for America's InfrastructureAmerican Society of Civil EngineersThis report highlights that the majority of the United States' over 16,000 wastewater treatment plants are currently operating at 81% capacity, with 15% already at or beyond their designed capacity. This trend is indicative of a growing strain on these facilities due to expanding urban populations. Despite significant investments in addressing sanitary sewer overflows, aging infrastructure and escalating maintenance costs pose financial challenges. In 2019, for example, the sector spent $3 billion on pipeline replacement alone. Additionally, the report notes that recent efforts in the sector are focused on resilience-related planning and innovative practices to enhance wastewater treatment efficiency and cost-effectiveness.Report2021
      Financial Sustainability for Small SystemsAmerican Water Works Association (AWWA)eLearning course focusing on 3 major areas needed by small systems to achieve financial sustainability; including understanding enterprise funds and their revenues, as well as an overview of what is needed to protect public health through safe water. The course is free to small water systems serving populations under 10,000. Registration is required.Training2020
      Planning and Financing Energy Efficient Infrastructure in Appalachia (PDF)Appalachian Regional Commission; The Cadmus Group, Inc.; Regional Research Institute; West Virginia University; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityReport detailing a study on a practical framework to help local governments within the Appalachian Region assess, plan, and finance energy efficiency infrastructure and facility improvements.Case Study,Report2011
      Arkansas Drinking Water SafetyArkansas Department of Health (DOH)Arkansas Department of Health (DOH) website that provides resources for public water system safety information. This includes consumer confidence reports, monitoring, notification, and approval requirements.Website2020
      Arkansas Natural Resources Commission's Water Development DivisionArkansas Natural Resources CommissionResource providing information on the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission's Water Development Division promotes financing and implementation of effective and affordable solutions to Arkansas's water supply, flood control and waste disposal needs. Webpage provides links for information on the State's water and wastewater funding.Website2019
      Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure (AIAI) The Challenges and Opportunities of Water Public-Private PartnershipsAssociation for the Improvement of American Infrastructure (AIAI)Webinar with a mock public sponsor considering alternative project delivery and how the three advisers (legal, engineering and financial) would interact with the client.Presentation,Video,Webinars & Videos2020
      Washington State Public Works BoardBarbara SmithLow-interest loans for local governments to finance public infrastructure construction and rehabilitation. Eligible projects must improve public health and safety, respond to environmental issues, promote economic development, or upgrade system performance.Outreach,Presentation,Report,Resource List,Training,Video,Webinars & Videos,Website2017
      Roadmap of Funding Solutions for Sustainable Streets (PDF)Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association for the Urban Greening Bay Area InitiativeThis roadmap was developed to identify and remedy obstacles to funding sustainable street projects in California and in the San Francisco Bay Area in particular. Sustainable street projects are defined as projects that include both Complete Street improvements and green stormwater infrastructure.Report2018
      Sustainable Wastewater of the Future (SWIFt) AcceleratorBetter Buildings, U.S. Department of EnergyThis website provides resources and a tool based on the Sustainable Wastewater of the Future (SWIFt) Accelerator, a program that empowered water resource recovery facilities to achieve sustainability. SWIFt focused on accelerating the adoption of best practices in data management, advanced technologies, and financing, helping partners improve energy efficiency by at least 25% and integrate resource recovery measures. Whether you're a facility operator, engineer, or simply interested in sustainable water management, this website offers valuable insights and practical tools to guide your journey toward a more sustainable future.Resource List,Tool,Website2023
      Local Infrastructure HubBloomberg Philanthropies and the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins UniversityTool to identify the opportunities that best match your community's infrastructure objectives. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law offers almost 400 funding options.Resource List,Tool,Website2024
      Storm Water Utility, City of Medina, MN (PDF)Bonestroo for City of Medina, MNReport describing the rationale and methods that guided the creation of the Medina Storm Water Utility (SWU).Report2008
      Stormwater Program and User Fee Credit Manual - Borough of Ebensburg, Cambria County, PA (PDF)Borough of Ebensburg, Cambria County, PAManual explaining the policies and application procedures for available stormwater credits.Report2014
      Paying for Water in California: The Legal Framework (PDF)Brian Gray; Dean Misczynski; Ellen Hanak; Andrew Fahlund; Jay Lund; David Mitchell; James NachbaurArticle describing the traditional sources of funding for water development, management, and regulation, and providing a detailed analysis of the effects of the constitutional constraints on these essential governmental programs.Report2014
      Build America Investment Initiative: Federal Resource Guide for Infrastructure Planning and Design (PDF)Build America Investment InitiativeGuide highlighting the Build America Investment Initiative, a federal effort to help communities design and finance more effective and sustainable infrastructure projects that can withstand a range of environmental and operational challenges. The guide incorporates case studies, programs, and funding opportunities from eight federal agencies and lays out a new set of principles to inform the work of local and State governments, public and private utilities, planners, and other stakeholders across the U.S.Report,Resource List2015
      Water Marketing Activities within the Bureau of Reclamation (PDF)Bureau of ReclamationReport highlighting the ways the Bureau of Reclamation has partnered with water users to enable water marketing transactions. The report reviews a series of case studies which illustrate a tremendous amount of locally-led innovation. The cases also illustrate how locally-led transactions have created collaborations and programs that enable greater flexibility in the use of project water or facilities.Case Study,Report2016
      Be Ready! Floods (PDF)CDCPDF gives information on what to do during and after flooding.Fact sheet2024
      Floodwater SafteyCDCWebpage with a video showing the possible hazards found in floodwater.Video,Website2024
      How to Find Clean Water in an EmergencyCDCA webpage that gives tips to find a safe and clean water source. during emergencies.Fact sheet,Resource List,Website2024
      Use Safe Water During an Emergency (PDF)CDCPDF that shares basic safety information about using water post emergency for the safety of the public.Fact sheet2024
      How to Create and Store an Emergency Water SupplyCDCWebpage that describes how to create and store drinking water in an emergency.Fact sheet,Website2024
      Make Water SafeCDCPDF to inform the public on how to make water safer for consumption.Fact sheet,Tool,Website2024
      Healthy Pets, Healthy PeopleCDCWebpage with links about how to keep pets safe in emergencies, traveling, and evacuation centers.Fact sheet,Resource List,Website2024
      Be Ready! Winter Weather (PDF)CDCInfographic PDF that explains what people should have prepared before winter weather hits.Article,Fact sheet2023
      Recommendations for Stormwater Utility Implementation in New JerseyCDMReport recommending three actions that would facilitate the implementation of stormwater utilities in New Jersey.Report,Resource List2005
      Comparative Analysis of Stormwater ProgramsCH2M HILL, Inc. for City of Albuquerque, NMTechnical memorandum providing a summary of information gathered from a number of cities across the United States regarding stormwater programs' compliance with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System municipal separate storm sewer system requirements.Case Study,Report2009
      City of Columbia Stormwater Utility - Financial Model Results for Two Rate ScenariosCH2MHILL for City of Columbia, MOTechnical memorandum documenting two rate scenarios for a stormwater utility: Extended Baseline operation and maintenance (O&M) and critical infrastructure protection (CIP) expenditures for the stormwater utility.Case Study,Feasibility Study2008
      City of Columbia Stormwater Utility - Extended Baseline Financial ModelCH2MHILL for City of Columbia, MOTechnical memorandum documenting the baseline results of the 25-year forecast financial model for a stormwater utility.Case Study,Feasibility Study2008
      About Special Districts Guide (PDF)California Special Districts AssociationDocument describing "special districts" in California, including how they are created, funded, and operated.Report2016
      2014 Green Bonds: First Annual Report (PDF)California State TreasurerReport detailing the annual update on the use of 2014 Green Bond proceeds.Report2018
      Stormwater Funding and Utility Development Resource PortalCalifornia Stormwater Quality AssociationThe California Stormwater Quality Association developed a resource portal for stormwater funding and utility development.Resource List2019
      The Realities of Program FundingCalifornia Stormwater Quality AssociationWebsite providing links to presentations given during a workshop that covered the existing landscape of stormwater program funding, including the basic legal requirements of Propositions 13 and 218, as well as efforts to obtain alternative funding sources for both infrastructure and stormwater program implementation.Presentation2014
      New York Green Infrastructure Toolkit (PDF)Capital District Regional Planning Commission (CDRPC)The Capital District Regional Planning Commission (CDRPC) offers data and program support to promote natural alternatives to conventional stormwater management on small, non-residential sites. These strategies aim to create more sustainable landscapes, reduce the urban heat island effect, filter stormwater pollutants, and decrease the frequency of combined sewer overflows.Other Resource Type,Tool,Website2020
      NJ Infrastructure Bank (NJ I-Bank)Caroline KirklandThe New Jersey Infrastructure Bank is an independent State Financing Authority responsible for providing and administering low interest rate loans to qualified municipalities, counties, regional authorities and water purveyors in New Jersey for the purpose of financing local transportation and water quality infrastructure projects. Our mission is to enhance ground and surface water resources, ensure the safety of drinking water supplies, protect the public health, reduce roadway congestion, improve highway safety and contribute to New Jersey’s role as a critical channel for commerce. The benefits of investing in infrastructure include stimulating the economy and reducing environmental and health impacts, while enhancing communities and beautifying their neighborhoods.Other Resource Type,Website2018
      Camden County MUA Green Infrastructure, Sewer Reconstruction & Phoenix Park Phase IICaroline KirklandThe Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority recently completed a multi-phase project to improve stormwater management and water quality in Camden, funded by approximately $5.4 million in low-interest loans from the New Jersey Water Bank—a joint financing program of the NJDEP and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank. The project includes sewer system upgrades, nature-based stormwater solutions, and the expansion of Phoenix Park, all aimed at reducing flooding, enhancing resilience, and improving local environmental conditions.Article,Case Study2018
      Tap into Resilience ToolkitCaroline Koch, Water Policy Director, WaterNow AllianceThe Tap into Resilience Toolkit is a resource with answers to financing, tax, accounting, and legal questions that arise when scaling investment in decentralized solutions. Onsite, localized water infrastructure has tremendous potential to address our communities water needs – from drinking water to wastewater to stormwater management. But scaling up investment in and implementation of these solutions and strategies can be challenging. The Toolkit includes interactive financing and implementing modules, videos, a resource library, a portal to receive pro-bono support, and much more.Case Study,Guide,Resource List,Tool,Video,Webinars & Videos,Website2019
      Resilience Strategies for Power Outages (PDF)Center for Climate and Energy SolutionsPDF document that explains the rising threat of storm related power outagesArticle,Report2018
      Increasing Funding and Financing Options for Sustainable Stormwater ManagementCenter for Neighborhood TechnologyOur country’s water infrastructure needs investment. However, funding and financing sources are growing increasingly competitive and communities are finding it difficult to secure adequate resources to make needed investments in their systems. In this report, CNT identifies innovative funding and financing mechanisms to support communities working to upgrade their infrastructure. We look to the energy and transportation sectors for funding and financing applications, take a closer look at the ways our state revolving loan funds can be better utilized, and explore how public dollars can be invested on private property to achieve distributed impacts and benefits.Report2020
      Madison Lead Pipe Replacement Program (PDF)Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT)The Madison Water Utility replaced all 8,000 lead service lines in its water system during an 11-year project period (2001-2012) in which approximately $15.5 million was spent.Case Study2018
      Philadelphia Water Rate Setting (PDF)Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT)Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's Tiered Assistance Program (TAP) offers income-based water bills and a penalty forgiveness policy for low-income water customers.Case Study2018
      Scaling Green InfrastructureCenter for Neighborhood Technology (CNT)While innovative stormwater management techniques have improved urban water quality nationwide and offer numerous community benefits, they remain underutilized in municipal capital improvement planning. This webinar—part of CNT’s ongoing series—examines the policies and practices needed to better integrate these approaches into infrastructure investment. Featuring insights from Onondaga County’s Save the Rain initiative and the City of Grand Rapids, the session highlights how local governments can scale up sustainable stormwater strategies through effective program design.Webinars & Videos2018
      Lansing Lead Pipe Replacement Program (PDF)Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT)Lansing, Michigan used innovative technology and an integrated water management approach to accelerate and complete its program to replace all lead service lines.Case Study2018
      Denver Water Rate Setting (PDF)Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT)Denver Water adopted an increasing block tariff rate structure with water budget provision, to fund essential repairs and upgrades to the drinking water system.Case Study2018
      Water Loss & Performance MetricsCenter for Neighborhood Technology (CNT)As communities face big decisions about investing scarce funds in water infrastructure, improving efficiency is critical. “Water Loss,” “Non-Revenue Water,” or “Leaks,” no matter what we call it, our water infrastructure systems are not performing to their full potential. As communities face big decisions about investing scarce funds in water infrastructure, improving efficiency is critical. Learn from the experiences of Asheville, North Carolina and the State of Wisconsin about how to successfully identify and reduce water loss to save money and increase system resilience. This is second in a series of webinars looking at equitable, sustainable solutions for community water infrastructure risks in the Great Lakes and beyond and is part of the Center for Neighborhood Technology’s Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Project and is made possible by funding from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.Video,Webinars & Videos2018
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