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Learn more about how to make your water project “shovel-worthy” with the resources on this page.<\/p>\n

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Want to learn about how to ensure your project is shovel-worthy<\/strong><\/em>–offering maximum long-term economic, social, or environmental value? You’ve come to the right place! Browse the resources below to answer any questions you might have. Click on each resource to explore it.<\/p>\n

Once you have learned what you need to know and completed your financial audit, head back to the Funding Pipeline to Success<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and continue down the pipeline.<\/p>\n

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Why Aren’t All Projects “Shovel-Worthy”?<\/yt-formatted-string><\/p>\n

Making sure your project is shovel ready by making sure it’s shovel worthy!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Shovel-Worthy Water and Wastewater Infrastructure: Meeting Community Needs with Smart Projects – Environmental Finance Center Network<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Email: swefc@unm.edu<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

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