In this issue:

RCAC 2023 Annual Report
Rural Collaboration: Partnering to rebuild Paradise, California

Our 2023 Annual Report is here! Click below to check it out.

Recent news:

Report: Creating the Mora County Water Alliance

Small, rural water systems in northern New Mexico face significant challenges in providing safe drinking water services and maintaining compliance with regulations. On #EarthDay2024, we shared a report from our RCAC staff that reviews the impact of technical assistance on rural water systems and identifies the strengths and weaknesses of how it is provided.

RCAC Interview: Lucas Ingvoldstad, Nevada USDA Rural Development Director

Born and raised in Reno, Nevada, Ingvoldstad has focused his career on improving rural communities’ well-being and economic status. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a Master of Science in land use planning policy from the University of Nevada, Reno. His academic efforts earned him recognition in 2016 as the Young Alumni of the Year by the College of Science and the Mackay School of Earth Sciences for early contributions to his field.

Training highlights

Asset Management Planning (Nevada)

May 7, 2024 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Pacific Time
Eleventh Judicial District Court – Lander County, Battle Mountain, Nevada

Many systems have limited financial capacity or lack the planning to save for major system upgrades. With asset management planning, the standards for capital planning integrate levels of service, more long-term maintenance and life extending activities. Systems with an asset management plan can strategize for funding availability, as well as …

Coliform Sampling Procedures (California)

May 8, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Online

The Total Coliform Rule (TCR) is the most violated drinking water regulation of all the Safe Drinking Water Act rules. There are several reasons for this. First, the TCR applies to all public drinking water systems. Second, coliforms are, by far, the most frequently sampled drinking water contaminants. And finally, false positive samples …

Getting Small Water Systems Ready for Funding (Idaho)

May 15, 2024 | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Mountain Time
Idaho Falls Public Works, Idaho Falls, Idaho

In today’s world, access to clean, reliable water sources remains a pressing challenge. Small water systems, whether they serve local communities, rural areas, or specific institutions, play a crucial role in ensuring that every individual can access safe drinking water …

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Affordable Housing Loan Program

RCAC financing helps developers build single and multifamily affordable housing units for low-income families. RCAC’s housing loans allow for short-term acquisition, pre-development, site development and construction of single and multifamily affordable housing. If you are interested, please download our program flyer and learn more about loan application requirements. RCAC is a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).

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