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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...
2019 WaterNow Alliance Impact Award – Nominations Open!
Who is your water hero? Have you or someone you know shown great leadership to champion one or more sustainable water solutions at the community or regional level? Perhaps this water hero has worked to champion the adoption of water ordinances, direct engagement on...
Why You Won’t Want to be Anywhere but Austin this March
We’re just a month away from Tap into Resilience, WaterNow’s sustainable water Summit in Austin, and the excitement is building! They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and our 4th annual Summit is no exception. We’re taking things to the next level with more sessions,...
Sustainability Spotlight: Ensuring a Water Secure Future through Localized Solutions
A conversation with Austin City Councilmember Kathie Tovo Councilmember Kathie Tovo was first elected to Austin City Council in 2011 and was re-elected in 2014 and again in 2018. Her Council service includes serving on the Audit and Finance and Austin Energy Oversight...
Resource Alert: California Efficiency Legislation Briefing Slides, In-Depth Guide, and Summary Database Now Available to WaterNow Members
On May 31, 2018, former Governor Brown signed two companion bills – SB 606 (Hertzberg) and AB 1668 (Friedman) – to put California on the path to greater water use efficiency in light of climate change and the reality that water utilities are facing a “new...
Proposed California Legislation Would Clear the Path for Breweries and Wineries to Tap into Onsite Water Reuse
On January 28, 2019, California State Senator Scott Wiener (D), together with Senators Glazer (D) and Stone (R) and Assembly Member Voepel (R), introduced Senate Bill 166—a bipartisan bill aimed at clearing the path for California breweries and wineries to conserve...
WaterNow’s New Program to Support WaterSMART Conservation and Efficiency Funding for Colorado Basin Communities
It’s time to apply! WaterNow Alliance is here to help. The Bureau of Reclamation has announced 3 WaterSMART funding opportunities that are now open for applications to support water conservation and efficiency: WaterSMART Grant – Water and Energy Efficiency,...
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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