Communities across the country are disproportionately impacted by environmental injustices like water pollution and inadequate infrastructure. The solution requires not only winning court battles but also building long-term, collaborative relationships with those affected on the ground. In this episode, Julian Gonzalez, Senior Legislative Counsel of Earthjustice, shares insights into how…
What should we rethink about water? Sivan Zamir of Xylem says it's time for more attention on the impacts on water of society's increasing energy demands, driven particularly by data centers and artificial intelligence. From the Sciens Water Rethinking Water conference. #watermanagement #waterenergynexus #technology
Ron Falco manages drinking water for the state of Colorado. In Sterling, high levels of uranium raised health concerns. Through collaboration under the Safe Drinking Water Act, agencies upgraded treatment, ensuring safer, cleaner water for the community. #SDWA50 is a collaboration with the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators. #WaterQuality…
Wetlands along the Mississippi River have been disappearing for decades, leading to increased flooding and degradation of water quality, as well as loss of wildlife habitat. Nature-based solutions, like wetland restoration and floodplain reconnection, offer a path to address these challenges plus provide benefits for communities and commerce. In this…
💧H2O INTRO🤝Meet Tom Freyberg of Atlantean Media As founder of a creative media agency, Tom believes impactful content and events are key. One of the most engaging sessions he has organized is Fuckup Nights, a unique opportunity to discuss, learn from, and even celebrate failures. The model was successfully adapted…
💧H2O Minute News⏰ Rio Herbik of Boeh Agency: eBook Discovering Liquid Gold provides actionable steps to launch campaigns and drive revenue growth, whether new to digital marketing or looking to enhance strategies. More: https://lnkd.in/eB5tzG85 H2O Minute News is sponsored by 120Water
💧H2O INTRO🤝Meet Tom Freyberg of Atlantean Media As founder of a creative media agency, Tom believes impactful content and events are key. One of the most engaging sessions he has organized is Fuckup Nights, a unique opportunity to discuss, learn from, and even celebrate failures. The model was successfully adapted…
Memphis faces the dual challenge of protecting itself from Mississippi River flooding while enhancing the environment and public spaces. The solution lies in nature-based projects that manage stormwater, restore wetlands, and provide community amenities. In this episode Carol Coletta of Memphis River Parks Partnership and Jake Spears of Ducks Unlimited…
The population of Las Vegas grew by 52% in the past 20 years. But water consumption dropped by 42%! A key is the recycling of all wastewater, with 200 million gallons a day flowing into the Las Vegas Wash and then Lake Mead. Plus the Southern Nevada Water Authority has…
Funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has helped Milwaukee accelerate replacement of lead service lines from 1,000 to 3,500 a year and replace the private side with no cost to the homeowner, says Janet Meissner Pritchard of the Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC). Episode at https://bit.ly/LeadLineMilwaukee Series on LSLR supported…
Milwaukee is prioritizing lead service line replacement for neighborhoods most in need based on: ➡️ socioeconomic factors ➡️ lead levels in children ➡️ density of service lines This approach is recommended by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the State of Wisconsin. Episode: https://bit.ly/LeadLineMilwaukee Series on lead service line replacement is…
Amanda Clark conducts community outreach about lead in a Milwaukee neighborhood. She says even more education is needed, particularly by meeting people where they are, whether that's talking to people at stores or knocking on doors. Episode at https://bit.ly/LeadLineMilwaukee Series on lead supported by BlueConduit, Environmental Defense Fund & Environmental…
Milwaukee's lead service line replacement program is boosting workforce development by requiring contractors to hire 40% of their workforce from disadvantaged zip codes. This initiative also mandates apprenticeships for skilled trades, resulting in increased diversity among laborers, plumbers, and engineers, with a significant number of apprentices being women and minorities,…
Water sustainability is a priority for the Las Vegas resort industry, which hosts 38 million visitors a year. For example, MGM Resorts International saved 16 billion gallons since 2007 through measures including efficient fixtures, native landscaping, and cooling tower adjustments. Even the iconic Bellagio fountain reuses its water.
Brandon Kernen is Administrator of New Hampshire's Drinking Water Bureau. He credits the Safe Drinking Water Act with helping New Hampshire to address many naturally occurring contaminants and respond to new concerns such as PFAS. #SDWA50 a collaboration with the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) #drinkingwater #watermanagement #safedrinkingwater…
💧H2O INTRO🤝Meet Alicia Smith of the Junction Coalition. Alicia is focused on putting the "public" in "public utility" in Toledo. As the city replaces lead lines, Junction Coalition is bringing utility leaders along for outreach, engaging with local media, and training community members. #water #watermanagement #outreach #communityengagement #toledo
💧H20 MINUTE NEWS⏰ Reem Zoun of Texas Water Development Board: State Flood Plan represents Texas' first ever attempt to perform comprehensive planning to reduce flood risk and take a broad look at flood hazard across the state. More: https://lnkd.in/g-RD9cSi H2O Minute News is sponsored by 120Water: https://bit.ly/waterloop120 #water #flood #texas…
Many water utilities across the U.S. are grappling with aging infrastructure, underfunding, and staffing challenges, but solutions are within reach through smarter management and targeted technical assistance. From a conversation at the Reservoir Center, George Hawkins, CEO of Moonshot Missions, shares how his organization helps utilities of all sizes improve…
Hydro20 is a celebration of extraordinary people making an exceptional impact. As the world faces critical water challenges, there are those who see obstacles as opportunities. Hydro20 will celebrate these individuals… the ones who are driving change, disrupting norms, and doing good for water. They come from diverse professions, backgrounds,…
Amanda Ames is Chief Engineer at the Louisiana Department of Health. Louisiana is the first state to issue report cards with letter grades for drinking water systems, a move made to offer a more holistic look at performance and improve public understanding. #SDWA50 a collaboration with the Association of State…
💧H2O INTRO💧Meet Brenton McCloskey of the The Water Center at Penn As Director of Strategic Development, Brenton helps create and lead programs, including a network for developing leadership across the Philadelphia region. He says the water sector's workforce needs make this type of program critical.
💧 H2O Minute News 💧 Betsy Taylor of LiKEN Knowledge: Report with the Pacific Institute and RCAP Solutions, Inc. introduces a framework to help rural communities to build equitable water systems that will be resilient to climate change. More: https://lnkd.in/gZffQVGQ Segment sponsored by 120Water: Visit https://120water.com #news #water #watermanagement #drinkingwater…
Milwaukee faces a significant challenge with 70,000 lead service lines. In response, the city has implemented a replacement program initiated by an ordinance in 2017. This initiative leverages federal funding to focus on disadvantaged communities, with an emphasis on neighborhoods identified as most in need through an area deprivation index.…
