Reservoir Center for Water Solutions

📽️Double feature: We're thrilled to host TWO exclusive films for DC Environmental Film Fest on March 28th! Dive into local environmental storytelling with 'Potomac Protector' and take flight with 'The Little Brown Bird' – all in one unforgettable evening. RSVP before seats disappear: https://lnkd.in/eC5p9pYj 

Recap! Cleantech Open Northeast Kickoffs Last Week 🚀 It’s been a busy and exciting month as we launched the 2025 Cleantech Open Accelerator with kickoff events in Pittsburgh, Providence, Washington, D.C., and Richmond! Each event brought together passionate entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry leaders, all dedicated to advancing climate solutions and driving cleantech forward. In every city, we saw inspiring startup introductions, impactful mentor and alumni talks, and valuable networking opportunities that are setting the stage for an amazing application season! A huge THANK YOU to the incredible hosts, sponsors and partners who made these events possible: 🌟 Providence, RI – Led by Bob Chatham and hosted Venture Café Providence 🌟 Washington, D.C. - Led by John Ireland, hosted by Reservoir Center for Water Solutions with support from Xylem 🌟 Richmond, VA – Led by John Ireland, hosted by Startup Virginia with support from CSC Leasing 🌟 Pittsburgh, PA – Led by Serena D. and Stephen Moritz, hosted by Carnegie Mellon University at the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship New York, see you TONIGHT at Newlab in Brooklyn!  🎉 ✅ Apply to Cleantech Open by April 13th: https://lnkd.in/eBuUWTdg Beth Zonis Olivia LaRoche Emily DiSette ACT | The Alliance for Climate Transition

Transforming water management through better data! The Internet of Water Coalition unites organizations and government partners to build essential water data infrastructure nationwide. Their mission is to make information more discoverable, accessible, and usable—empowering smarter decisions when every drop counts. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dxj92Eu 

Get to know the 2025 cohort of the Transformative Water Leadership Academy (#TWLA)! TWLA is a collaborative program between AWWA and WaterNow Alliance, empowering leaders to solve our greatest water challenges, and is comprised of leaders from all over the U.S. and parts of Canada. Last week, the cohort gathered in Washington D.C. to connect about individual, organizational, and community leadership. Thank you to the Reservoir Center for Water Solutions for hosting our cohort workshop. Learn more about TWLA and stay tuned for the next cohort application period set to open this June: https://lnkd.in/gsn_N9au #WaterWorkforce #FutureOfWater #Water2050

#DidYouKnow Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. (SERCAP) is a nonprofit organization committed to serving rural and low income individuals across Southeastern US? Their mission is to provide resources, training, and access to clean drinking water, wastewater solutions, and more. Discover more about their work here: https://lnkd.in/eS59VpKV

Calling all JAWS fans! Dive into ocean conservation with Wendy Benchley on March 26th as she commemorates the film's 50th anniversary. Join this can't-miss event in partnership with DC Environmental Film Fest and discover how this iconic thriller continues to inspire marine protection efforts today. Don't miss the boat—grab your seat now: https://lnkd.in/eV9ZggNj

Mark your calendars! The 33rd Annual Environmental Film Festival starts next week, March 20th! Various events are being held throughout the DC area, including at the Reservoir Center. 📽️March 26: An Evening with Wendy Benchley 📽️March 28: Shorts: Protecting Local Waterways 📽️March 28: The Little Brown Bird Spend time engaged in thought provoking conversations, panels, and films centered around environmental causes you care about. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4vTWKBG

Next week is #WorldWaterDay! As temperatures rise and glaciers melt, indigenous practices like Glacier Grafting offer hope. The people of Baltistan have long used techniques like Avalanche Harvesting and Ice Stupas to conserve water in high-altitude regions. Learn more about these innovative water conservation methods: https://lnkd.in/e6UTXz8M

This Women's History Month, we're inspired by changemakers like Anniestacia Denton, of Moonshot Missions. Her powerful perspective on the water industry's capacity to create positive impact reminds us why representation matters in solving global water challenges. Join us in celebrating women who are making waves in water and leaving their mark! #IWD2025 #WomenInWater #WomensHistoryMonth

Evidence Action takes center stage! Through their Safe Now program, they have been able to provide safe water access to those in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, and India. Learn more about how their health and development solutions are helping communities worldwide. https://lnkd.in/eFZewN6