Events
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Events are hosted by Forum participants and conveners. Find past recordings of quarterly calls under the Resources page. Contact Chrys to share your event here at cgarzon@greatlakes.org.
The President released his proposed Federal budget last Friday, proposing massive cuts to Federal SRF funding. On April 15th, the SRF Forum is hosting a technical session on what we can expect from the process to secure Federal funding for state SRFs in 2027. Please register and join us next week – April 15th from 12 – 1 PM CT!
During the session, we will walk through the process by which the SRFs are funded each year, reflect on what we expect for 2027 from the President’s budget to Congressional priorities, and consider scenarios for post-BIL funding levels based on what we are hearing across coalitions and from the Hill. We will use simulation tools to walk through state SRF allocation scenarios and share resources you can apply to your advocacy in real time.
Registration is required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Hoaqsz9zQEu1nIWzdlsrjA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please reach out to Jenna Voss (jvoss@greatlakes.org) if you have questions about this session or need help registering.
With IIJA funding ending after FFY26 and FFY27 appropriations ahead, now is the time to protect the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds —one of the nation’s most effective infrastructure financing programs.
Congressional earmarks carved out of SRFs weaken their ability to recycle funds—reducing long-term investment in water infrastructure without saving taxpayer dollars.
EPIC’s latest analysis shows:
$19.4B in lost water infrastructure investment over 20 years (~5,700 projects)
39 states projected to lose more than they gain
Example: Texas could lose $2.1B over 20 years despite recent earmark funding
Read the full report: https://www.policyinnovation.org/state-revolving-fund-earmarks
Registration is required – clicking “Yes – I will Attend” on this event does NOT register for the event.
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ik5agwv1SImVa2YHtT2GXQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you have any trouble registering for this event, please reach out to Jenna.
Drop in to learn how to analyze your state’s IUPs. Zoom link forthcoming.
Join fellow SRF advocates at River Rally, a national conference of river, justice, and water advocates, May 11-14 in San Antonio. The Forum will be holding a 3-hr Community Convening on Thursday, May 14th. Learn more and register at www.rivernetwork.org/connect-learn/river-rally/
