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Strengthening Rural Infrastructure for the Future
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By Owen Frey, North Central Regional Planning and Development Commission
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In a small rural community like Westover Borough, water isn’t something many people think about until a problem arises.
For many years, this Clearfield County (PA) community relied on a single surface water source to serve every home and business in town. While the system worked, it left the community vulnerable. Any sort of disruption could have left the entire community without water, something no one should have to worry about.
In 2025, that vulnerability was addressed.
With support from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and assistance from the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission, Westover completed a nearly $500,000 project to establish a second, reliable water source. The effort included drilling two test wells and one production well, along with major upgrades to the Borough’s existing water treatment plant.
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Join us for the 2026 NADO & DDAA Washington Conference
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March 8 – 11, 2026
Arlington, VA
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Join NADO and the Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) for their annual Washington conference, bringing together Local Development District professionals for sessions on regional development, the federal landscape, and the policies that matter most to LDDs and their stakeholders.
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The conference kicks off with an opening reception on the evening of Sunday, March 8, with plenary and breakout sessions running Monday, March 9 through Wednesday, March 11. The event will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA — just two miles from Reagan National Airport.
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Please Take this Short Survey: Future Peer Group Topics
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2026 NADO & DDAA Washington Conference
March 8 – 11, 2026
Arlington, VA
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ReImagine Appalachia Coalition Update
March 17, 2026
Online Only
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ARC’s 2026 Regional Workshops
Tuesday, March 24 – Cartersville, Georgia | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
Thursday, March 26 – Ithaca, New York | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
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ARC Pathways Office Hours
March 18: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET
April 20: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET
April 29: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
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South & Appalachian Creative Placemaking Conference: BUILDING BRIDGES: Connecting Communities through Culture and Commerce
April 21 – 24, 2026
Memphis, TN
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Appalachia Builds: Breaking New Ground for Economic Growth
June 2 – 4, 2026
Starkville, Mississippi,
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