USDA Rural Development Programs Webinar

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack is hosting a webinar for rural mayors to provide information on the USDA’s rural development programs.  Participants will receive information about the resources available to support rural communities and learn about additional grant and loan programs available.  Additional information on the webinar can be accessed here.

Implementing Green Infrastructure in Rural Communities

The Environmental Protection Agency will host a webcast on December 8, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. titled “Ahead of the Curve – Implementing Green Infrastructure in Rural and Growing Communities.”  The webcast will showcase two communities, Monona, Iowa, and Clarkesville, Georgia, that are ahead of the curve in using green infrastructure to address some of their stormwater management challenges.  Additional information and registration can be accessed here.