Phase V: Public Education and Outreach
Scope of Work
The purpose of Phase V is to develop a regional public education message regarding the water supply and demand issues affecting drinking water utilities of Central Indiana, based on the results of Phases I, II, III, and IV. Once issues are identified, the scope includes the development of the educational materials and an implementation plan.
The tasks to be performed in Phase V will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Task 1 Based on findings in Phases I, II, III, and IV, identify key topics of water supply and demand issues affecting utilities in the study area, in particular, topics that could benefit from additional public education. Topics may include lawn irrigation and drought management
Task 2 Work with utilities in the study area, as directed by the IFA, to develop a regional public education message regarding water supply and demand issues identified in Task 1. Organize and conduct in-person public meetings to collect input from the utilities, the public, and other interested parties
Task 3 Develop needed public education materials
Task 4 Develop outreach implementation plans, including timelines and estimated costs
Task 5 Participate in:
- One, in-person kick-off meeting
- Monthly progress meetings, which may be conducted by phone, for the duration of the project
Task 6 Provide summary and recommendations
The deliverables for this project include a written report, plus public education materials and an implementation plan. Deliverables will be for planning purposes only; implementation will be determined later.
Updates
The IFA will hold a public meeting to provide an overview of the study and a forum for asking questions. The date of the public meeting has not yet been determined.
Contacts
Sarah Hudson
Director, Water Resources and Infrastructure Planning Program
317-232-2812; sahudson@ifa.in.gov
Daniel Lundberg
Project Manager, Water Resources and Infrastructure Planning Program
317-232-3195; dlundberg@ifa.in.gov
Media inquiries call:
Stephanie McFarland
317-602-1546; stephanie@mcfarlandpr.com
Program Mailing Address:
100 North Senate Avenue, Rm. 1275
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-234-1338 (fax)
http://www.in.gov/ifa