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Staff Spotlight: Mary Samar
Mary Samar Mary brings a background in water conservation program management and community outreach to her role as Water Policy Associate at WaterNow Alliance. Before joining the team, Mary worked in drought-stricken states where she championed innovative and...
WaterNow Announces Third Round of Colorado Regional Accelerator Projects
Through Project Accelerator, WaterNow partners with communities and water agencies to implement affordable, climate resilient, and equitable water solutions. Building upon the successes of two prior Colorado Regional Accelerators, this latest application cycle...
Announcing the 2024 Emerging Leader Award Winners!
WaterNow Alliance is thrilled to announce the exceptional winners of our fourth annual Emerging Leader Awards! These awards are dedicated to recognizing and empowering mid-level professionals from under-represented backgrounds in the water utility sector who showcase...
WaterNow Announces Third Regional Accelerator in Colorado
We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the next round of Project Accelerator. This round will focus on Colorado communities, providing 250 hours of pro-bono assistance to support innovative projects in sustainable and equitable water...
WaterNow Alliance Supports Communities in EPA Region 6 Access Federal Funding for Water Infrastructure
WaterNow Alliance Supports Communities in EPA Region 6 Access Federal Funding for Water Infrastructure
WaterNow Alliance and Western Resource Advocates Support the Passage of Moab’s New Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance!
Scanning the horizon of red rocks and distant mountains surrounding Moab, Utah, the area’s total average rainfall of just under 10” annually is hardly a surprise. Precious water brings life to the desert, so the City of Moab’s water conservation goal, outlined...
WaterNow Alliance and Western Resource Advocates Support the Passing of Broomfield’s New Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance!
Photo of Broomfield's Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. Photo credit: City and County of Broomfield. On August 22, 2023, the Broomfield City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2215 which amends the Broomfield Municipal Code to be one of the strongest waterwise...
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2024 TWLA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workshop in Atlanta
WaterNow Alliance and AWWA recently hosted the Transformative Water Leadership Academy (TWLA) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Workshop in Atlanta. The cohort, comprised of water utility professionals from across the United States and Canada, came together to...