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Sub-standard housing and poverty are commonplace in low-income rural communities. Many of these communities also face daunting challenges to access safe, clean drinking water and to develop other vital infrastructure. These issues are often overlooked in policy because rural communities lack the resources, training or social networks that are found in urban areas. Learn how you can advocate for the under-served population in the West.

Founded in 1978, RCAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners with underserved rural and Indigenous communities to achieve their vision and well being through technical assistance, training, financial resources and advocacy. For more than 45 years, our dedicated staff and active board, coupled with our key values: leadership, collaboration, commitment, quality and integrity, have helped effect positive change in rural communities across the West. Learn more about who we are and how we operate.

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2025 Tribal Drinking Water Conference

April 21-24, 2025 · Reno, Nevada

Make Every Connection Matter

Ensuring both the quality and ample supply of drinking water is a multifaceted duty. Tribal Utilities must possess financial stability, managerial competence, and technical expertise to meet immediate water needs while safeguarding community health sustainably. Join us, alongside EPA and RCAC, to expand your skills, gain insights, earn contact hours, network, and enjoy engaging activities. This is a unique opportunity to build your network of water professionals.

Start planning your participation at no-cost today.

Please share this page with your network of tribal water operators!

More details to follow. For immediate inquiries contact: registration@rcac.org

Location

Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
Address: 2500 E. 2nd Street, Reno, Nevada 89595

Additional hotel and lodging details to follow.

Registration

Free, no-cost registration coming soon.

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Get ready for the conference:

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For more information, email us at registration@rcac.org

Tribal Drinking Water Conference 2025 is sponsored by the Pechanga Band of Indians.
Technical assistance provided by RCAC under contract NO. GS-10F-0255X.
RCAC is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.