Bridging the Gap is a ground-breaking online video designed to help elected officials and water and wastewater managers make smart choices as they address water and wastewater infrastructure issues.

Bridging the Gap provides an overview of issues to promote municipal infrastructure asset management and it motivates viewers to apply the concepts to their local challenges. The video includes interviews with EPA officials and perspectives on water and wastewater from stakeholder organizations. It also features commentary from leading local public officials, including the Mayor of Atlanta.

The video outlines the key steps to developing an asset management plan for both novice and experienced professionals.

The hosting website provides an online learning experience with an extensive array of reference materials to support the central concepts and real-world examples of emerging best practices and innovations in water asset management.

Developed with funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, this innovative video and website is a collaborative undertaking with Penn State’s College of Engineering, World Campus, and its Public Broadcasting units.

To view the video and use the other materials, visit the Bridging the Gap webpage.

12/8/2006