US Water Alliance

Hoping to give a meaningful gift to the water leaders in your community? Look no further than nominating them for a US Water Prize! From public officials to artists to nonprofit organizations, there is a US Water Prize for any One Water champion in your life. Learn more and submit that nomination today: https://lnkd.in/gve_tU6z

Grateful to see our national Water Equity Network featured in Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University. Congrats to One Water Council member Victoria Johnson for her leadership at HDR and beyond!

It's been a transformational year for the One Water movement💧 Before we sign off for the holidays, we're excited to share our 2024 Year in Review—celebrating our successes and reflecting on our efforts to build a sustainable and equitable water future. As always, thank you to the remarkable group of members, partners, and supporters who helped drive every feat outlined in this review. We're grateful for your dedication and collaboration in caring for life’s most precious resource and are thankful to have achieved this level of success with you! Explore the 2024 Year in Review: https://lnkd.in/dXVSQNgU

Please help us welcome the latest additions to our incredible community of member organizations: Las Vegas Valley Water District and Southern Nevada Water Authority, Metropolitan Planning Council, and Joshua Basin Water District!

Is learning more about #OneWater one of your 2025 resolutions? Kick off the new year with us in in Austin, TX, for an in-person peer dialogue on One Water leadership! Together, we'll learn about successful One Water strategies and solutions, connect with water managers, community leaders, and philanthropic representatives, and explore the role of cross-sector partnerships in overcoming water challenges. This event is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about One Water (though registration is required). Space is limited—sign up today: https://lnkd.in/gRYjMTzF

Unfamiliar with One Water Leadership Institutes? These are multi-day, in-person workshops where Alliance members have the opportunity to dive deep into top-of-mind water sector topics and gain insights from utilities, nonprofits, businesses, and others leading the way in these areas. Learn more about Leadership Institutes and how past participants have used these experiences to leverage their organizational and personal goals: https://lnkd.in/eqnxUJBx

This #MemberMonday, we're featuring Austin Water! This utility is setting a high bar in water management with its extensive Water Forward Plan—a 100-year strategy to ensure a resilient, equitable, and affordable water future for Austin. Here's how they're making waves: Public Participation: From public workshops to their Community Ambassadors Program, they're ensuring diverse perspectives are part of the solution. Equity: Their Equity and Affordability Roadmap proactively addresses barriers for marginalized communities, embedding fairness into water resource planning. Access & Affordability: With the Equity & Affordability Tool developed by their ambassadors, Austin Water evaluates the distribution of benefits and burdens to safeguard affordability for all residents. Sustainability: By updating demand and climate projections, the Water Forward Plan ensures Austin is prepared for future growth, droughts, and climate change. 👏 Join us in celebrating Austin Water's commitment to innovation and inclusivity in water management! #EquityInWater #SustainableFuture #OneWater

Today marks 50 years of incredible progress in improving the availability of safe drinking water. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) has been crucial in shaping and protecting water resources, engineering, utility management, and public health now for half a century. We were honored to join USEPA for a special anniversary event alongside water champions like Rep. Dan Kildee, Rep. Debbie Dingell, Sen. Tom Carper, CA State Water Resources Control Board Chair E. Joaquin Esquivel, and WSSC Water General Manager/CEO Kishia L. Powell to reflect on the last 50 years and discuss the future of safe drinking water policy and building healthy, sustainable communities. To learn more about the impacts of the Safe Drinking Water Act, check out our latest blog post, which discusses how this landmark legislation has shaped water regulation since its enactment and what is still needed at the federal level to ensure safe drinking water is a reality for all Americans: https://lnkd.in/gV-h5wux #WaterSafety #SafeDrinkingWaterAct #CleanWater

Looking for the perfect gift for the water enthusiast in your life? Here are a few ideas to inspire, give back, and support our collective water future: 🌎 For the adventurer, consider reusable water bottles or a LifeStraw from brands that support sustainability. 🎨 For the art lover, "Away With the Tides" by Calida Rawles is a stunning book that merges hyperrealism, poetic abstraction, and the cultural and historic symbolism of water. 🚿 For the eco-conscious homeowner, water-efficient gadgets like the Kohler Co. Regulator or a Smart Home Water Monitor help conserve resources and make saving water effortless. Find more tips and products to save water at https://lnkd.in/ew8nwuX. 💧 For the change-maker, make a donation to a local water organization in someone’s name or adopt a river, lake, or local water body in their honor to help protect our natural resources. Visit our members page to find an organization in your community to support. Let’s give gifts that flow with meaning this year! #OneWater #SustainableGifts #HolidayGiftGuide #WaterLovers

Last week’s webinar on lead service line replacements showcased the power of collaboration in tackling one of the nation’s most urgent water challenges. We heard from leaders at Buffalo Sewer Authority, Open Buffalo, and the Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. about their groundbreaking partnership to identify and replace lead service lines in communities most at risk. Their One Water approach, which prioritizes community collaboration, provides a model for utilities nationwide. Watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/gtBF742s