On November 21, 2024, Water Finance Exchange (WFX) and Communities Unlimited (CU) partnered to host a workshop highlighting challenges facing small, rural, underserved communities and to increase awareness of resources available to local officials in Oklahoma. The workshop brought together representatives from every level of government in Oklahoma, as well as water sector experts and community leaders.
Throughout the day, breakout sessions, panels, and a keynote address, focused on financial resources and technical assistance available to support planning, funding, and implementation of projects to meet public health and economic development goals. Attendees also shared strategies on contending with the challenges associated with such projects in productive conversations.