2026 WaterFirst Informational Workshop

Schedule

Mon Jun 15 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Historic City Hall | Griffin, GA

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This workshop will provide a general overview of the WaterFirst program and discuss funding options for resilience.
About this Event

This workshop is provided by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA).

  • Cost: This workshop is offered at no cost to participants.
  • Lunch: Will be provided.
  • Who should attend: This workshop is intended for Georgia water utilities, municipalities, and local governments interested in obtaining WaterFirst designation.


Please be sure to add this event to your calendar after you receive your confirmation email.
Please direct any questions about the WaterFirst Program to Virginia Thom at GEFA: [email protected]. For all other inquiries, contact [email protected].


Agenda

πŸ•‘: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome and Sign in

Info: Welcome: Brandon Lewis, City of Griffin
Introduction : Stacey Isaac Berahzer, IB Environmental


πŸ•‘: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Basics and Benefits of WaterFirst Designation

Info: Virginia Thom, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority


πŸ•‘: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Panel: Perspectives from WaterFirst Designees

Info: Speakers (TBA)


πŸ•‘: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Networking Lunch
πŸ•‘: 12:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Local Activity / Field Trip
πŸ•‘: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Special Topic: Green Infrastrcuture & Low-Impact Development

Info: Speakers (TBA)


πŸ•‘: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Wrap-Up/Adjourn
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Where is it happening?

Historic City Hall, 201 East Solomon Street, Griffin, United States

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