Environmental Finance Center Network is a unique program of university-based technical assistance Centers that provide environmental finance out reach services to the regulated community. These Centers are designed to create innovative solutions to help manage the cost of environmental protection covering a wide array of environmental concerns, including water-related issues. Among these water-related issues are: financing issues for water quality, quantity, erosion control, preservation, and infrastructure. To help solve these issues, the Network works with both the public and private sectors to promote a sustainable environment.