WaterFirst Workshop 2023
When: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Where: Alto Municipal Complex, 186 Wade St, Alto, GA 30510
The WaterFirst Workshop will provide a general overview of the WaterFirst program and discuss water, wastewater, and stormwater funding options.
Financial Sponsors
This workshop is intended for Georgia water utilities, municipalities, and local governments interested in obtaining a WaterFirst designation and learning about funding sources.
Cost: This workshop is offered at no cost to participants.
Lunch: Will be provided.
Who should attend: This workshop is designed for local government water, wastewater, and stormwater system managers, clerks, treasurers, elected officials, and others who are involved in applying for the WaterFirst designation.
How to register: Please click the ‘REGISTER HERE‘ button below.
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AGENDA:
10:00 – 10:45 am – Welcome and Sign in
Icebreaker & Introductions
10:45 – 11:30 am – Basics and Benefits of WaterFirst Designation
Brian Woodham, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
11:30 – 12:15 pm – The Authority Perspective and Stormwater
Lindsey Sanders & Brenda MacDonald, Henry County Water Authority
Stacey Isaac Berahzer, IB Environmental
12:15 – 1:00 pm – Networking Lunch
1:00 – 1:45 pm – Stormwater Utility Overview
Kevin Osbey, Clayton County Water Authority
1:45 – 2:45 pm – Financing Opportunities – Georgia Funders’ Forum (Multiple Funders)
Brittany Pittman, Georgia Department of Community Affairs - ARC
Wes Sparks, USDA Rural Development
Barbara Stitt-Allen, Georgia Environmental Protection Division - Nonpoint Source Program Grants Unit