The Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in partnership with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), the University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center (EFC) and the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD), will be hosting a webinar on Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Funding and Technical Assistance on October 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. EST. Panelists will include Adriana Caldarelli from MDE, Michelle Kokolis from EFC, and Lisa Fitzgerald from USDA Rural Development.
This collaborative webinar will deliver in-depth presentations from agency experts on securing water infrastructure funding, accessing relevant technical assistance, and reviewing essential guidance for enhancing water infrastructure for resilience, sustainability, and efficiency. Attendees will also be introduced to each organization and gain valuable insights to align their projects with rural eligibility criteria, ensure strategic use of resources, and optimize project outcomes.