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Environmental Infrastructure Working Group

The Environmental Infrastructure Working Group (EIWG) is comprised of representatives from various state and federal government agencies and other organizations that meet with communities to discuss funding options for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The group has also reviewed storm water and economic development project funding options.


The EIWG Process

Communities request a meeting with EIWG by submitting a two-page EIWG In-Take Document to the Indiana Rural Wastewater Task Force. A meeting will then be scheduled between EIWG and the community. Project meetings allow communities to collectively meet with agency representatives to evaluate the community’s situation and to identify funding and technical assistance options. The project meeting and in-take document process allow communities the opportunity to explore all assistance options at one meeting. It also provides for early coordination of multiple funding sources.

Intake Document

Funding Matrix

EIWG-Brochure


EIWG Meetings

EIWG meetings are usually scheduled for the second Thursday of each month in Indianapolis. You will be notified of the date and time prior to your meeting with EIWG. Please call the Indiana Rural Wastewater Task Force office at 317/261-3046 for meeting confirmation and directions to the meeting facility.


Participating Partners and Programs

  • Alliance of Indiana Rural Water - Circuit Rider Program
  • Indiana Finance Authority State Revolving Fund Loan Programs - Drinking Water, Waste Water and Nonpoint Source
  • Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs - Community Development Block Grant Program
  • Indiana Rural Water Association - Technical Assistance
  • Indiana Rural Community Assistance Program - Technical Assistance
  • US Army Corps of Engineers - Planning and Infrastructure Programs
  • US Department of Agriculture, Rural Development - Water and Waste Disposal Systems
  • US Dept. of Commerce, Economic Development Administration - Public Works & Economic Adjustment

  • EIWG Points of Contact

    Indiana Rural Wastewater Task Force
    Jamie Palmer, Chairperson
    Phone: 317/261-3046
    Email:jpalmer@iupui.edu


    Alliance of Indiana Rural Water
    Connie Stevens, Executive Director
    Phone: 317/789-4200
    Email: cstevens@inh2o.org


    Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management
    Office of Water Quality/Drinking Water Branch
    Jim Sullivan, Section Chief
    Phone: 317/308-3388
    Email: jsulliva@dem.in.gov


    Indiana Finance Authority
    State Revolving Fund Loan Program
    Jim McGoff, Director of Environmental Programs
    Phone: 317/234-2916
    Email: jmcgoff@ifa.in.gov>

    Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs
    Eric Ogle, CDBG Program Director
    Phone: 317/775-4667
    Email: eogle1@ocra.in.gov

    Indiana Rural Community Assistance Program
    Vicki Perry, State Director
    Phone: 317/638-9302 or 1-800-382-9895
    Email: vperry@incap.org


    Indiana Rural Water Association
    Odetta Cadwell, Executive Director
    Phone: 317/402-7349
    Email: odieIRWA@aol.com


    Indiana State Department of Health
    Mike Mettler, Director Environmental Public Health
    Phone: 317/233-7183
    Email: mmettler@isdh.in.gov>


    US Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District
    Brandon Brummett, Outreach Coordinator
    Phone: 502/315-6883
    Email: brandon.r.brummett@usace.army.mil


    US Department of Agriculture, Rural Development
    Rochelle Owen, Director of Community Programs
    Phone: 317/290-3100 Ext. 431
    Email: rochelle.owen@in.usda.gov


    US Department of Commerce
    Economic Development Administration
    Pat Overall, Economic Development Representative
    Phone: 312-353-8143 ext 145
    Email: patricia.a.overall@eda.gov