US Water Alliance

Looking ahead to 2025, the US Water Alliance team is finding comfort and joy by re-grounding in the vision of a sustainable water future for all. The boundless creativity and care demonstrated by our network inspires and energizes us, and we know that bringing your voices and perspectives together is the best path for creating enduring common ground solutions. Here's to another year of empowering our One Water network to achieve a water future that works for everyone in our nation!

Some of our favorite photos to close out a truly transformative year 💙 A huge and heartfelt thank you goes out to our staff, board, member organizations, partners, advisors, and community members who showed up for the One Water movement with so much passion this year. See a snapshot of what we were able to accomplish in 2024 with your essential support: https://lnkd.in/dXVSQNgU

Happy holidays from the US Water Alliance team!

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