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WaterNow’s Colorado State Revolving Fund Technical Assistance Dashboard is Live!
Applying for low-interest financing through the Colorado State Revolving Fund (SRF) can be a complex process, but WaterNow’s new Colorado State Revolving Fund Technical Assistance Dashboard is here to help! This tool empowers communities to explore project ideas,...
The Future of Water Infrastructure
With Congress considering billions of dollars in infrastructure funding to help rebuild the economy, the Water Hub at Climate Nexus worked with WaterNow Alliance on a video making the case that the next wave of water investments should focus on green and localized...
Sustainability Spotlight: Engaging the Public to Advance Green Infrastructure
Commissioner Kimberly Du Buclet remembers being personally impacted by and connected to water issues from a young age. She has carried these early experiences into her current role at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD), which...
Aurora Water’s Conservation Program Boasts Triple Bottom Line Benefits
As the third largest city in Colorado, Aurora is located just east of the state’s capital of Denver. The city reaches into three different counties and has a diverse population of 381,057 that is expected to double in 30-40 years. With a mild and dry climate, Aurora...
Kudos! Inaugural Green Infrastructure Funding Academy Cohort Celebrates Graduation
By: Jeff Odefey, American Rivers; Shanyn Viars, American Rivers; Janet Clements, Corona Environmental Consulting; Caroline Koch, WaterNow Alliance American Rivers, Corona Environmental Consulting, and WaterNow Alliance are delighted to congratulate the first Green...
Stimulus for $ustainability Toolkit
As local and state governments navigate the ever-evolving impacts of COVID-19, Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration continue to discuss ways to Build Back Better and spur economic recovery following early federal responses and to invest in the nation’s water...
Colorado’s First-Ever Laundry-to-Landscape Graywater Ordinance Approved by City of Golden
In a unanimous vote on September 10, the Golden City Council approved a “Laundry-to-Landscape” (L2L) graywater ordinance – the first in Colorado to focus exclusively on L2L systems, and only the fourth graywater ordinance in the state. Golden’s ordinance will allow...
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WaterNow Announces Fourth Colorado Project Accelerator Round
Our next Project Accelerator round is now open! This round will focus on Colorado communities, providing 250 hours of pro-bono assistance to support innovative projects in sustainable and equitable water management. The Accelerator is open to cities, towns, or special...