Great Lakes RCAP

Last week, we learned about Getting Projects to Flow Smoothly, but what about funding options? Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan programs are viable funding options for your community. Learn more at USEPA: loom.ly/sGynOkc

Looking for guidance on developing water or wastewater projects? Great Lakes RCAP staff Bud Mason & Michael Anderson gave a presentation on "Getting Your Project to Flow Smoothly: A Guide to Developing Water and Wastewater Infrastructure." Watch now: vimeo.com/917587052

Join us for The Sanitary Survey, a 2-part training providing public water systems with the knowledge needed to prepare for a complete Ohio EPA sanitary survey. Registration for Part 1: loom.ly/AUV56TM Registration for Part 2: loom.ly/embfFME

Our offices are closed today in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

It’s National Michigan Day, and we couldn’t be prouder of our amazing Michigan crew—thanks for bringing your A-game every day! Thank you, Michael, Amy, David, Louis, Brenden, Sarah, and Alejandro!

Join us in Indiana for "Indiana Private Well Testing, Regulations, & More" training. This workshop for professionals can provide insight into how & why a Private Well Program can improve Public Health. Wed, Jan 28, 2026 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Registration: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qeskfk9

Today is Cut Your Energy Costs Day. This can be of interest to water and wastewater utilities, as they can be responsible for 30 to 40 percent of total energy consumed for many municipal governments. Check out EPA's Energy Efficiency for Water Utilities: epa.gov/sustainable-wa…

Check out our first e-newsletter of 2026 featuring Senior Rural Development Specialist Ben Howard! Don't miss our monthly newsletters, sign up now: loom.ly/hsvEsbk Read Ben's co-authored article in Environmental Science: loom.ly/QkBU5XI

Join GLCAP's own Chris Mccarron and Brandon Evans as they host a national webinar for RCAP, "Water Storage Systems Operations and Maintenance" next Tuesday, January 13, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST. More information and registration: loom.ly/-2uS5ug

Join us for The Sanitary Survey, a two-part training providing public water systems with the knowledge needed to prepare for a complete Ohio EPA sanitary survey. Registration for Part 1: loom.ly/AUV56TM Registration for Part 2: loom.ly/embfFME

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) serves seven states through our Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP). We help communities meet water/wastewater infrastructure needs, fund projects, assess utilities and more. Learn more: youtu.be/cWDUBGJS6-c?si…

Happy 2026! We look forward to another year of serving our communities.

With our Private Well program, we can help assess and educate you on the quality of your water well. We also provide low-interest loans for well repair or replacement. Learn why Cindy Brookes loves helping homeowners with their private wells: loom.ly/YLDTLC8

2025 may be coming to a close, but we are already thinking about 2026...Trainings! Save the Dates for our upcoming trainings in early 2026. Check out glcap.org/rcap/trainings for up-to-date information on Trainings and Registrations.

As we reflect on this past year, one event stands out. Our Annual Field Day, a hands-on experience for water and wastewater operators, is a day full of live demonstrations and classroom learning. Learn more about 2025 Field Day: youtu.be/SrYbz93tY9Y?si…

Today is National Thank You Note Day, & we'd like to thank our tireless staff for their hard work & dedication, our organization for their leadership & support, our funders, & our communities & their leaders for collaborating to provide opportunities for clean water for all.

Merry Merry Christmas!

To enjoy this holiday season with our loved ones, our offices are closed starting today through January 2. We will reopen on January 5, 2026. Have a very happy, warm, and safe holiday!

Earlier this year, the EPA Region 5 Tribal Training brought together water professionals and Tribal operators for two full days of hands-on learning and safety education on the Lac Du Flambeau Ojibwe Reservation. Learn more! loom.ly/mxlYyKw

This past year was full of projects we are proud of, and one of those was the installation of a filtered water fill station at Genoa Early Childhood Center Head Start school. Learn more about this Agua4All program: youtu.be/dMTzntH9QLo?si…