Massachusetts Water Infrastructure: Toward Financial Sustainability ...
Massachusetts Water Infrastructure: Toward Financial Sustainability Carolyn Dykema State Representative
Environmental Business Council of New England Energy Environment Economy
21st Century Water Infrastructure An Imperative & an Opportunity for Massachusetts
Concern on the “Front Lines”
Concern on the “Front Lines”
Water Infrastructure Finance Commission • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
MA Municipal Association Boston Water and Sewer MA Dept. of Environmental Protection MA Treasurer’s Office Metropolitan Area Planning Council AECOM, World Tech Engineers American Council of Engineering Companies Utility Contractors of NE MA Waterworks Association MA Water Pollution Control Association Conservation Law Foundation Environmental League of MA Clean Water Action Associated Industries of MA
Water: The Imperative • Over the next 20 years, the Commonwealth faces a $21b funding gap. • Including storm water, Gap increases to over $40b.
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Source: WIFC
Challenges to Addressing Problem Decreases in Federal and State Funding Regulatory Compliance MWRA, Regional & Local System Debt Dramatic differences in rates and BMPs across municipalities • Limited Regional Planning • • • •
Recommendations
Fund municipalities $200m per year for 10 years.
Recommendations 2. Reduce costs & find efficiencies 3. Address affordability 4. Preserve and Enhance the Environment 5. Innovate
The Goal
MA can be the Silicon Valley of Water
Water: The Opportunity 1. Increasing Global Demand for Water-Related Products and Services
Water: The Opportunity
Water: The Opportunity
Goods, Services & Systems
2. An Existing MA Cluster of Water Expertise Engineering & Consulting
Research & Education
Global Water Test Center
Copyright: Dan Seligson
Legislation • Municipal assistance for clean water and economic development infrastructure (H690) • Best management practices in water (H688)
• Implementing watershed based permitting (H689) • Establishment of sustainable water resource funds (H687) • Promote innovative water management (H2931)
How Can You Help? • Contact Your Legislator • Engage Your Association on Advocacy • Spread the Word on Social Media: #watersworthit #mapoli
Environmental Business Council of New England Energy Environment Economy
21st Century Water Infrastructure An Imperative & an Opportunity for Massachusetts
Concern on the “Front Lines”
Concern on the “Front Lines”
Water Infrastructure Finance Commission • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
MA Municipal Association Boston Water and Sewer MA Dept. of Environmental Protection MA Treasurer’s Office Metropolitan Area Planning Council AECOM, World Tech Engineers American Council of Engineering Companies Utility Contractors of NE MA Waterworks Association MA Water Pollution Control Association Conservation Law Foundation Environmental League of MA Clean Water Action Associated Industries of MA
Water: The Imperative • Over the next 20 years, the Commonwealth faces a $21b funding gap. • Including storm water, Gap increases to over $40b.
Insert chart from p 5
Source: WIFC
Challenges to Addressing Problem Decreases in Federal and State Funding Regulatory Compliance MWRA, Regional & Local System Debt Dramatic differences in rates and BMPs across municipalities • Limited Regional Planning • • • •
Recommendations
Fund municipalities $200m per year for 10 years.
Recommendations 2. Reduce costs & find efficiencies 3. Address affordability 4. Preserve and Enhance the Environment 5. Innovate
The Goal
MA can be the Silicon Valley of Water
Water: The Opportunity 1. Increasing Global Demand for Water-Related Products and Services
Water: The Opportunity
Water: The Opportunity
Goods, Services & Systems
2. An Existing MA Cluster of Water Expertise Engineering & Consulting
Research & Education
Global Water Test Center
Copyright: Dan Seligson
Legislation • Municipal assistance for clean water and economic development infrastructure (H690) • Best management practices in water (H688)
• Implementing watershed based permitting (H689) • Establishment of sustainable water resource funds (H687) • Promote innovative water management (H2931)
How Can You Help? • Contact Your Legislator • Engage Your Association on Advocacy • Spread the Word on Social Media: #watersworthit #mapoli
