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USDA Rural Development Water Programs

Rural Development ProgramThe National Rural Water Association has partnered with the USDA to launch a new Rural Development Program with the attached materials and accompanying website:

https://www.ruralwaterstrong.org

There are four essential areas of RD’s Water Programs and demonstrate the benefits to Rural America: Affordability, Public Health, Economic Vitality, and Sustainability.

PDF Downloads

  • RD Campaign – Affordability
  • RD Campaign – Economic Vitality
  • RD Campaign – Sustainability
  • RD Campaign – Public Health

Look for more information in the coming weeks through NRWA’s social media, magazine, training sessions and upcoming WaterPro Conference. NRWA’s State Associations will lead the way in our educational and advocacy efforts in Congress.

Next Training/Events

Oct
12
Mon
all-day Backflow Tester Certification | ... @ ARWA Training Center
Backflow Tester Certification | ... @ ARWA Training Center
Oct 12 – Oct 16 all-day
Arkansas Rural Water is approved by the Arkansas Department of Health to offer training courses for persons wishing to be certified in backflow prevention and cross-connection. Class fees are non-refundable. ***CLASS FULL – REGISTRATION IS[...]
Oct
13
Tue
all-day Basic Water Distribution | Octob... @ Mountain Home Aquatic Center
Basic Water Distribution | Octob... @ Mountain Home Aquatic Center
Oct 13 – Oct 15 all-day
Download Training Agenda
Oct
20
Tue
all-day Advanced Water Treatment | Octob... @ ARWA Training Center
Advanced Water Treatment | Octob... @ ARWA Training Center
Oct 20 – Oct 22 all-day
Download Training Agenda
Oct
27
Tue
all-day Intermediate Water Treatment | O... @ Benton Washing Regional Water Authority
Intermediate Water Treatment | O... @ Benton Washing Regional Water Authority
Oct 27 – Oct 29 all-day
Download Training Agenda
all-day Water Specialized Training | Oct... @ ARWA Training Center
Water Specialized Training | Oct... @ ARWA Training Center
Oct 27 – Oct 28 all-day
Download Training Agenda
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Lonoke, AR 72086-8156
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