a nonprofit media outlet
exploring solutions

About

waterloop: exploring solutions

waterloop is a nonprofit media outlet practicing solutions journalism - exploring the progress and successes in tackling water challenges in the United States. waterloop podcasts, videos, and social media content feature the people and projects advancing sustainability and equity in water.  

waterloop's audience includes people who work in water and its connected sectors - such as utilities, government, engineering firms, technology companies, universities, industry associations, and environmental groups. The content helps the audience to become more knowledgeable leaders and creators of change in communities.

waterloop covers a range of topics including health of waterways, drinking water, coastal resilience, climate adaptation, environmental justice, utility management, infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and community engagement.

Beyond featuring prominent leaders and experts, waterloop provides a platform for emerging leaders and diverse voices that have historically been underrepresented.

waterloop is supported by funders, sponsors, and partners that are also focused on highlighting and advancing water solutions. Although we share common interests in issues, waterloop maintains editorial independence in selection, production, and distribution of content. 

waterloop was awarded the 2023 US Water Prize for Communications by the US Water Alliance. The US Water Prize is the preeminent national recognition program that recognizes individuals and organizations that are driving innovation in the water sector.

waterloop is proud to be an Environmental Partner of 1% for the Planet, a global network of businesses, individuals and environmental organizations tackling our planet's most pressing environmental issues.


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WATERLOOP ADVISORS

Dan Bena - Senior Consultant, Antea Group

Margaret Bowman - Principal, Bowman Environmental Consulting

Ellen Gilinsky - Former Water Official, U.S. EPA and State of Virginia

George Hawkins - Founder and CEO, Moonshot Missions

Dune Ives - Co-Founder, Green Sports Alliance

Dominique Lueckenhoff - Senior Vice President, Hugo Neu

Felicia Marcus - Fellow, Stanford University Water in the West Program

Mike McGill - President, WaterPIO

Jeremy Orr - Director of Litigation & Advocacy Partnerships, Earthjustice

Micah Ragland - Vice President of Public Affairs, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Maggie Allio Rwakazina - Program Officer, Spring Point Partners

Emma Robbins - Executive Director of Navajo Water Project, DigDeep

Noah Sabich - Partner, Cimbria Capital

Baron Sekiya - Photojournalist and Publisher, Hawaii 24/7

Nancy Stoner - President, Potomac Riverkeeper Network

Manny Teodoro - Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

About the Host

Travis LoopProfile Photo

Travis Loop

Founder

waterloop founder Travis Loop began his career as a newspaper reporter and returned to his passion for journalism to launch and operate the platform. He brings more than 20 years of experience including as communications director at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Water Environment Federation, and Chesapeake Bay Program, as well as speechwriter for the Governor of Hawaii.