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Maintaining Water Service: How to Identify Risks and Respond to Emergencies - https://mailchi.mp/rcap/webinar-maintaining-service2
Practical solutions for improving rural communities - helping small communities maintain safe, reliable and sustainable water systems A national network of organizations working across the United States and its territories to help small, rural communities to operate reliable and sustainable drinking water and wastewater systems
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Mission: RCAP provides technical assistance and training services to rural communities, develops and sustains critical infrastructure and promotes economic opportunity. RCAP will: - Develop and maintain critical infrastructure for rural communities with particular emphasis on water, wastewater, solid waste, watershed management, affordable housing, and community-based economic-development programs. - Increase awareness of rural-development issues, encouraging efforts to create a meaningful voice for rural communities. - Obtain resources and promote opportunities that allow low-income, rural communities to successfully prosper and compete on a regional and national basis.
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Maintaining Water Service: How to Identify Risks and Respond to Emergencies - https://mailchi.mp/rcap/webinar-maintaining-service2
Maintaining Water Service: How to Identify Risks and Respond to Emergencies - https://mailchi.mp/rcap/webinar-maintaining-service
We want you! Job openings in the RCAP Network - https://mailchi.mp/rcap/january-hiring-2021
RCAC has an opening for a Rural Development Specialist. We’re looking for a dynamic professional with water or wastewater experience to assist rural and Colonia communities to create sustainable, quality services. Learn more about the job and how to apply here. Learn More
Small and rural water systems have been uniquely affected by COVID-19. RCAP's next webinar will discuss assistance available to maintain operations, improve operator safety, obtain PPE and more. Register to join us here: http://ow.ly/ywQe50D0zDA
January Drop of Knowledge - https://mailchi.mp/rcap/january-drop-of-knowledge-2021
When your city receives downpouring rains and your wastewater operator lets you know that the lagoons are filling up at an unusual rate, it is time to ask why. As this scenario continues to worsen as months and years go by, it becomes apparent that the community has an inflow and infiltration (I&I)....
Happy New Year! - https://mailchi.mp/rcap/newyear-8249258
“Whether we want them or not, the New Year will bring new challenges; whether we seize them or not, the New Year will bring new opportunities.” – Michael Josephson
Happy New Year! - https://mailchi.mp/rcap/newyear-2021
“Whether we want them or not, the New Year will bring new challenges; whether we seize them or not, the New Year will bring new opportunities.” – Michael Josephson
Professional Operator
The Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) in the spring of 2020 was faced with a dilemma, how to continue providing training to operators in light of the COVID-19 lockdowns. With in-person training specified in grants and CEU approved, RCAP needed to develop an online training alternative. This interactive session would briefly discuss RCAP's approach and some lessons learned.
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We want you! Job openings in the RCAP Network - https://mailchi.mp/rcap/december-hiring-2020
Are you a team player with water and wastewater expertise? Do you have a knack for leadership? Join our staff and help rural Hawaiian communities thrive! Check out this job description and apply today! Position Description The Rural Development Specialist III will oversee various environmental pro...
Drinking Water Compliance Webinar - https://mailchi.mp/rcap/drinkingwater-compliance-covid
How to support rural small businesses this season:
Gift your favorite small business
“Like” and “Follow” their pages on social media
“Share” their posts on your social media
Bookmark your favorite products to buy later! #RuralMatters
Are you shopping small this holiday season and supporting rural businesses? Recent research examined small businesses in rural communities across the U.S. and found that only 10% of businesses in rural counties are minority owned, compared to about 29% in the country. 32% of rural business owners are women compared to about 36% in the nation as a whole. By supporting rural small businesses, we can contribute to the local economy and celebrate the uniqueness of our communities because #RuralMatters #ShopSmall
Join us in 2021 for an RCAP Webinar, "Drinking Water Compliance - Maintaining Operations During the Pandemic." Speakers will addresses resources for operators, modifying operations to improve safety, obtaining PPE and more. Register here: http://ow.ly/zqdu50CKOo0
[email protected]'s Brian Dabson's report "Equitable Recovery and Resilience in Rural America" highlights opportunities for rural communities to increase local prosperity, like @RuralRISE - a community of organizations across the US sharing insights & ideas http://ow.ly/27dT50CI5qU
Wastewater Collection System Basics - https://mailchi.mp/rcap/wastewater-webinar-december-2020
November Drop of Knowledge - https://mailchi.mp/rcap/december-dok-2020
Rural Matters Fall 2020 Issue - https://mailchi.mp/b904fefb5752/fall-2020-ruralmatters
Through a partnership with @XylemInc and @120_Water, RCAP was able to distribute more than 100,000 face masks to essential utility workers in rural communities. Learn more here: https://www.rcap.org/ppe-donation-rural-utilities/ #RuralMatters
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) sent to frontline workers in rural communities across the United States December 3, 2020 – Washington, DC – The Rural
Today is #GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity. Give the gift of water to rural communities across the country. https://www.rcap.org/donate/
#GivingTuesday with RCAP - https://mailchi.mp/rcap/givingtuesday-2020_2
Tomorrow we are celebrating #GivingTuesday. A donation to RCAP helps to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitary wastewater disposal in rural communities. https://www.rcap.org/donate/
Millions of people have come together to support and champion the causes they believe in and the communities in which they live. For us, this means
We are thankful for our network of rural communities and our ability to serve them. On #GivingTuesday, please support RCAP: https://www.rcap.org/donate/
In 2019 RCAP assisted 2,000 communities, 3 million rural residents, and 1 million households. On this #GivingTuesday, December 1, your donation to RCAP helps provide assistance to these communities because #RuralMatters. https://www.rcap.org/donate/
We want you! Job openings in the RCAP Network - https://mailchi.mp/rcap/november-2020-hiring-2
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
#GivingTuesday with RCAP - https://mailchi.mp/rcap/givingtuesday-2020
Today we are recognizing National Rural Health Day to celebrate healthcare workers and the #PowerofRural. Rural America is fueling an innovative rural health structure. #RuralMatters
Systems Helping Systems: A Conversation on Utility Collaboration - https://mailchi.mp/rcap/october-dropofknowledge-8230482
RCAP’s #RuralHomecoming toolkit provides communities with all the necessary tools to plan a successful celebration. Choose a virtual event idea to engage present and past community members, like a business highlight event or a town hall. https://www.rcap.org/events/ruralhomecoming/
rural homecoming Your community is calling you home Rural Homecoming is a national celebration and partnership with a local perspective – every
ICYMI- Opportunity Makers: Melding Health and Equity in Rural Places - https://mailchi.mp/rcap/opportunity-makers-melding-health-and-equity-in-rural-places-8230078
Hospitals and clinics are critical institutions in rural places not only because they provide essential healthcare and well-being services, but because they are major employers and community anchors. But not all health systems see themselves as opportunity makers. What does it take for rural healthc...
November Drop of Knowledge - https://mailchi.mp/rcap/october-dropofknowledge-8229054
Learn how to celebrate your community with RCAP’s #RuralHomecoming updated toolkit. This toolkit gives ideas, templates, and methods to document your Rural Homecoming. https://www.rcap.org/events/ruralhomecoming/
rural homecoming Your community is calling you home Rural Homecoming is a national celebration and partnership with a local perspective – every
Opportunity Makers: Melding Health and Equity in Rural Places - https://mailchi.mp/rcap/opportunity-makers-melding-health-and-equity-in-rural-places
Hospitals and clinics are critical institutions in rural places not only because they provide essential healthcare and well-being services, but because they are major employers and community anchors. But not all health systems see themselves as opportunity makers. What does it take for rural healthc...
Keep it Clean! Properly maintaining your septic system helps to prevent contamination to your drinking water well. Test the cleanliness of your well water regularly to keep your family healthy. Learn more #SepticSmart tips at https://www.epa.gov/septic
Keep it Clean! Properly maintaining your septic system helps to prevent contamination to your drinking water well. Test the cleanliness of your well water regularly to keep your family healthy. Learn more #SepticSmart tips at https://www.epa.gov/septic
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While most Americans take water for granted, some communities are actually losing access! @DigDeepH2O is working to #CloseTheWaterGap so that every person has access to clean water. Read their full report to learn how they’re doing it. http://bit.ly/digdeeph2o
Poverty is one of the biggest barriers to accessing clean, safe, water and sanitation services. In a new report, @DigDeepH2O + @USWaterAlliance explains the correlation between poverty + water access issues. Read the full #CloseTheWaterGap report: http://bit.ly/digdeeph2o
Entire communities across the US are struggling to get running water. A new report from @DigDeepH2O and @USWaterAlliance explores America’s water gap + ways we can ensure every person has access to clean water. #CloseTheWaterGap. Learn more: http://bit.ly/digdeeph2o
Check out some of Nathan's remarks from yesterday's opening session. Day 2 is about to start and we can't wait! #RCAP2019 #RuralMatters
Nathan Ohle, RCAP Executive Director, on RCAP.
Nathan Ohle, RCAP Executive Director, on RCAP.
Nathan Ohle, RCAP Executive Director, on RCAP's diaster work.
Nathan Ohle, RCAP Executive Director, on RCAP.
Josefa Torres of @RCAP Solutions on Hurricane recovery in Puerto Rico.
Joe Kapp of the National Center for Resource Development on RCAP.
Ines Polonius, CEO of Communities Unlimited on RCAP.
Bud Mason of Great Lakes RCAP (WSOS Community Action Commission Inc.) on RCAP
Bridget O'Grady from Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) on RCAP
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