Watch “From Planning to Action” SWIFR Webinar
SWIFR Implementation in Action
States and communities across the country are moving beyond planning and putting SWIFR funding to work.
The focus shifted from ideas to execution — building systems, launching programs, and delivering measurable results.
In the webinar, From Planning to Action: SWIFR Implementation in Practice, leaders from Alabama, Washington State, and Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government shared how they translated plans into real-world outcomes. Through a moderated discussion, speakers explored what implementation looked like on the ground — from infrastructure development and program rollout to improving system performance and addressing capacity challenges.
Watch & Download
Watch the full recording to hear directly from leaders who implemented SWIFR-funded projects and shared insights that can be applied in other communities.
Speakers
Moderator: Elizabeth Biser
President of Biser Strategies and former Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Tina Schaefer
Lead Planner and Circular Economy Strategist, Recycling Market Development Center, State of Washington Department of Ecology
Julie Hatter
Plant Manager, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG)
Blake Pruitt
Chief of Materials Management Section, Alabama Department of Environmental Management
What You Will Learn
This session focused on execution, offering practical insights for states, communities, and tribes working to move forward with SWIFR funding.
Topics included:
Turning plans into actionable programs and infrastructure
Managing implementation challenges and capacity limitations
Coordinating with grant officers and federal partners
Developing and applying QAPPs
Navigating federal requirements like Build America, Buy America
Need SWIFR Project Support?
RRS continues to support states, communities, and tribes with diverse projects with SWIFR funds. If you’d like to discuss how to strengthen your plan through legal and operational tools, contact us!