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This report answers the top 5 financial questions about integrated planning. What are the financial benefits of developing an integrated plan? How do municipalities prioritize their water infrastructure investments to get the biggest bang for the buck? What is an … Continued

Post by Austin Thompson, PhD Research Assistant at the UNC EFC     Stormwater management is a growing concern for local governments across the United States. Indeed, as development footprints grow and the climate changes, water quality and quantity issues … Continued

Climate change is causing increases in both total precipitation volume and precipitation intensity. A warming climate also causes seawater to expand and ice over land to melt, contributing to sea level rise. These changes in global patterns increase the frequency … Continued

Post by Evan Kirk, Project Director at the UNC EFC In the Summer of 2021, the EFC identified more than $2.76 billion in stormwater capital needs in North Carolina over the next 15 years. Recognizing this need, the North Carolina … Continued

Post by Evan Kirk, Project Director at the UNC EFC This blog is part of an ongoing series of blogs on the integrated planning framework and its benefits. See previous posts on how integrated planning has empowered communities to address … Continued

Post by Omid Barr, Project Director at the UNC EFC The last blog post on the benefits of using the EPA’s Integrated Planning Framework discussed opportunities for municipalities to incorporate climate change concerns into a holistic plan for wastewater and … Continued

Stormwater, or simply runoff, is precipitation that does not soak into the ground. Stormwater management involves controlling the quantity and quality of stormwater as it eventually enters waterways via ditches, culverts, and stormwater drains. Success stormwater management ensures public health … Continued

  Post by Kimberly Kirkhart and Stephen Lapp at the UNC EFC After much anticipation, the U.S. Treasury released updated guidance concerning the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). On January 6th, 2022, the U.S. Treasury issued its Final Rule on … Continued