Technical Assistance and Construction for Innovative Regional Wastewater Treatment Solutions (TAC-RWTS) Grant Pilot Program
Grants may be made to eligible entities for the study, design, or construction of regional wastewater systems for historically impoverished communities that have had difficulty installing traditional wastewater treatment systems due to soil conditions.
Safety of Rural Nebraskans First with USDA
The city of Peru currently utilizes a 2004 Ford/Wheeled Coach ambulance as its primary and a 1991 Ford/Wheeled Coach as the back-up. The 1991 model has reached the end of its useful life. The 2004 model is two-wheel drive making it treacherous in bad weather, reducing the response time to emergency calls or accessing a medical facility.
USDA Meeting the Health Care Needs of Nebraskans
Henderson Health Care Services' long term care facility, built in 1960, had reached the end of its useful life. The electrical and mechanical systems were failing and out of date. Electrical and data line infrastructure was an issue due to the advancement of modern technology and equipment. The facility was not Americans with Disabilities Act compliant. Resident bathrooms were too small to accommodate mechanical lifts for residents and for staff to assist them. Due to the outdated mechanical systems, proper temperature control and air exchange could not be achieved.
Vineyard uses Rural Development funding to help grow more than grapes
Rural Development is a driving force working behind the scenes in ways that many across the country do not realize. One way Rural Development helps is by supporting small businesses as they grow. Rural Development also assists single families in securing loans and grants to improve their living situations.
Equipment Beneficial for Both Diagnosis and Therapy of Patients
The Huron Regional Medical Center has invested in new fluoroscopy equipment. Fluoroscopy is an imaging technique that uses x-rays to obtain real-time moving images of the interior of an object. The equipment allows a physician to see the internal structure and function of a patient. Think of fluoroscopy as live-action video X-Ray that allows the physician to view the cardiovascular, digestive, reproductive, respiratory, skeletal and urinary systems in real time.
Reliable Infrastructure Provided to the Pine Ridge Community
Pine Ridge is the most populous community in Oglala Lakota County, SD with a population of 3,308. It is located inside the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and is the tribal headquarters for the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
The lift station in Pine Ridge was in very poor condition with pump failure and raw sewage discharge occurring far too often. The lift station was nearing the end of its useful life. The Oglala Sioux Tribe (OST) was in compliance with all applicable regulations, but at times when the lift station pumps would fail causing environmental and health concerns.
Protecting the Environment Through Trash Collection Services
The Lower Brule Sioux Tribe (LBST) Indian Reservation is located on the west bank of the Missouri River and covers portions of Lyman and Stanley Counties. The Tribe oversees the solid waste program, including trash collection services, under the direction of the Environmental Protection Office (EPO).