Year 2:<\/strong> Development of an integrated approach to Green Infrastructure and Asset Management. Reach out to utilities that may serve as case studies and beta testing locations.\u202f Hold a second convening to receive feedback from utilities and water related groups. Beta test approach on utilities. Develop case studies.<\/p>\n Year 3:<\/strong>\u202f Finalize approach.\u202f Provide training and outreach services to water utilities across the country. 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