What's Happening!

Read more about Midwest Assistance Program, Inc. (MAP) current events, relevant topics, articles, and resources. ​

Sharing Small Community Challenges with Congressional Leaders

MAP is excited to participate with Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) staff in Washington, D.C. for Fly-In 2023! MAP is honored to meet representatives to discuss water and wastewater issues our rural communities face. Pictured is Michael Brownfield, Executive Director MAP and Congressman Mark Alford, Representative of the 4th district of Missouri. 

Solid Waste Success

LeAnn Kerzman, State Field Manager for South Dakota discusses how the Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Reservation addressed the lack of capacity within their existing landfill in RCAP's Rural Matter's.

Beneath the Lid

MAP Project Manager Kevin Coldsmith illustrates no matter how safety-conscious you are, it only takes one lapse, one mistake, one short cut to change everything. Safety measures should be followed 100% of the time when working in manholes.

Addressing Aging Infrastructure

How one rural community addressed the issues facing their aging infrastructure. The community's continued growth and vibrancy is directly intertwined with the state of its water and wastewater infrastructure. Article by Project Manager Steve Shope.