Happy Mother's Day from the UNC Environmental Finance Center!

Over the span of four years, the UNC EFC conducted a study of Falls Lake. With overall unpredictability with water resources, advanced study and treatment of water will be necessary, and financing these two sectors will be pivotal. Learn more: efc.sog.unc.edu/as-managing-ac…

May the Fourth be with you! Here at the UNC EFC, we created resources and financial sustainability tools that will be with you and water utilities to navigate the future. Learn more here: efc.sog.unc.edu/tools/

#MayThe4th #EFC

Introducing the Climate Resilience Dashboard, your go-to tool for tackling climate-related challenges head-on! Dive into insights that empower utilities to assess vulnerabilities & risks, inform strategic planning, and engage stakeholders!

Check it out! efc.sog.unc.edu/resource/clima…

Today is the first day of May! Two years ago, the UNC EFC began a research project, resulting in a guidebook on decentralized users and barriers to centralization to provide a resource for those aiming to support their well-being. Learn more here: efc.sog.unc.edu/resource/suppo…

When water goes down the drain, it usually goes to a wastewater system. However, there are different levels of wastewater, so it is important to tailor wastewater management strategies to a community's specific needs to ensure sustainability. Read more: efc.sog.unc.edu/low-stress-sol…

It's #ArborDay ! Planting trees creates a green space, which helps to absorb rainwater, improve air quality, and reduce urban heat islands. This contributes to climate resiliency, particularly in marginalized and disadvantaged communities. Read more here: efc.sog.unc.edu/resilient-root…

It's been one week since the release of #TheTorturedPoetsDepartment . While Taylor Swift is singing 'So Long, London', the UNC EFC is saying so long to the technical assistance we have provided in the past and adopting a new holistic form. Learn more here: efc.sog.unc.edu/technical-assi…

It's Sunday! 🎉 To close out Earth Week, we have one last matching game on benchmarking. The answers to yesterday's game are printed at the bottom and answers to today's game will be revealed tomorrow!

#Benchmark #EarthWeek #EFC

Happy Saturday! 🎉 Today's matching game is on affordability, and the answers to yesterday's game are printed at the bottom. How many did you get right? Comment down below!

#Affordability #EarthWeek #EFC

It's Friday! 🎉 Today's matching game is on utility resilience, and the answers to yesterday's game are printed at the bottom. How many did you get right? Comment below!

#Resilience #EarthWeek #EFC

Happy Thursday! Today's matching game is on regionalization, with answers to the last game written at the bottom. How many did you get right? Comment down below! 🎉

#EarthWeek #Regionalization #EFC

To kick off #EarthWeek , there will be a matching game every day involving water and environmental finance trivia. The answers will be revealed the following day so comment your answers and come back tomorrow to find out!

The craft beer industry has expanded significantly in North Carolina over the past few years. Part of the UNC EFC’s work has been connecting with local breweries and assisting them with increasing efficiency and managing water output. To learn more, visit efc.sog.unc.edu/as-the-craft-b…

What is a directed grant? It is the funding allocated to specific public systems from state budgets. Implementing the funding with a thorough plan can positively impact infrastructure projects throughout their life cycles. Read more here: efc.sog.unc.edu/directed-grant…

Today is the day of the #TotalSolarEclipse ! In the path of the eclipse, the moon will completely cover the sun. Here at the UNC EFC, we provide resources for financial planning so water and wastewater utilities do not have to be kept in the dark. Visit efc.sog.unc.edu/tools/!

Today is #NationalBeerDay ! Did you know the UNC EFC uses an EPA-funded P2 grant to provide free consulting for NC breweries? This program helps reduce financial and environmental costs for breweries and a network with other members. Contact the UNC EFC to get started!