Water Resources

For more than 40 years, TFG has been the pre-eminent provider of federal government relations advice to progressive agricultural and urban water management agencies seeking to advance or protect their interests in Washington D.C.’s complex legislative, policy, and regulatory arenas. Our extensive experience in water and natural resource issues includes working for water districts, public utilities, regional water and power authorities, non-governmental organizations, private companies, and coalitions.

Our Expertise

Water infrastructure development, planning, and funding
Harbor and port development and maintenance
Environmental restoration
Shore protection
Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and Safe Drinking Water Act
Irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric Policy
Stormwater, drinking water and wastewater policy

Client Successes

Yakima River Basin, WA

TFG represents agricultural water users on the Implementation Committee of the Yakima River Basin Integrated Plan, a 30-year holistic regional watershed management plan that contemplates improved water supplies, fisheries, and wildlife habitat for the future of the Yakima River Basin. Over the past six years, TFG has assisted in the passage of a Phase III authorization through the U.S. Senate (currently pending in the House), and in securing over $86 million in federal funding for projects in the basin linked to the Integrated Plan.

Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority, NC

TFG worked with the Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority in eastern North Carolina to secure $145 million in federal, state and non-profit assistance, including $39 million in competitive grant funding from the Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service to establish a new, state-of-the-art water treatment system on the Neuse River along with water distribution systems to targeted economic development projects. Facing skyrocketing unemployment and a state mandate to curtail groundwater pumping, in less than eight years the Authority completed construction on a system that is now providing potable water to thousands of residents and businesses across a two-county region.

Sites Reservoir Project, CA

TFG co-lead federal advocacy efforts on behalf of the Sites Reservoir Project that has led to EPA inviting the Sites Project Authority (Authority) to apply for the largest Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) low-interest, long-term loan ever granted ($2.2 billion), a $449 million USDA low-interest, long-term loan and $104.05 million in direct competitive grants/allocations to the Sites Reservoir Project. Additional federal assistance for transportation and broadband components of the project will be pursued over the next 24 to 36 months as well as additional direct federal assistance to support the primary features of the $4.5 billion reservoir project.

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TFG Grants Expert to Hold “Brownfields 101” Webinar

Alex Yiannoutsos / Wednesday, August 17, 2022

/ Categories: News, News & Alerts, Economic and Community Development

TFG Grants Expert to Hold “Brownfields 101” Webinar

Kristen H. Long will give participants a jumpstart on securing funding for Brownfields projects their communities.

WASHINGTON D.C. – Next week, The Ferguson Group (TFG) Grants Analyst and Brownfields expert, Kristen H. Long, will hold “Brownfields 101” webinar. Public agency and municipal leaders interested in learning about brownfields and getting a jumpstart to secure funding for their communities will learn the basics of the EPA brownfield grants program including what constitutes a brownfield, the basics of the assessment and cleanup processes, and the ins and outs of what EPA funding can be used for (Hint: not just environmental sampling and cleanup!).

“I purposefully scheduled this webinar to give participants a jumpstart prior to the release of the grant solicitation,” said Kristen. “The knowledge gained from this presentation will help communities understand the steps they can take now to prepare themselves for a successful grant application.”

Participants will also have the opportunity to get their questions answered live during the webinar. Following the webinar, participants will receive a Brownfield Special Report with the latest Brownfield funding opportunities and FAQ document with answers to questions submitted during the event.

Submit your brownfields questions here

Additional Information:
Who: Kristen H. Long, TFG Grants Analyst
What: “Brownfields 101” webinar
When: Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Where: Online, register here

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Tags: Infrastructure EPA Grants Kristen H. Long Brownfields

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The U.S. Department of Transportation has opened the FY 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program, with approximately $993.5 million available. Applications are due May 26, 2026. We wanted to make sure you had the details in case this aligns with work your organization is currently planning or pursuing.

A summary of the program is below, along with a link to our full TFG Profile Summary for additional detail.

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