US Water Alliance

Join us in giving a warm welcome to Cynthia Flowers, the Alliance's new Senior Leadership and Organizational Development Manager! Cynthia comes to the Alliance with a broad range of leadership experience in human resources and strategic advising—working in both the public and private sectors. We look forward to Cynthia bringing her wealth of knowledge to our team and leading initiatives in leadership development, employee engagement, and organizational design!

From resource recovery to community engagement and watershed protection, we've seen firsthand how forward-thinking utilities are shaping the future of water. The Utility of the Future Today 2025 program recognizes those driving innovation and sustainability in the sector. We’re honored to partner with the Water Environment Federation and other leading organizations to celebrate this critical work. The application period is now open for water providers of all sizes. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate utilities setting new standards for water management! Apply by April 4, 2025 at: https://lnkd.in/gFVUuiE

What a week! Our team just returned from Baltimore, Maryland, where we kicked off The Funders Network conference with a pre-conference tour. We had the opportunity to partner with WSSC Water, Urban Water Funders, philanthropy, and community leaders to dive deep into critical topics like cross-sector partnerships for workforce development, the current water funding landscape, and innovative water treatment solutions. (Side note: everyone should visit a water treatment plant in their lifetimes.) A big thank you to The Funders Network for hosting such a fantastic conference and for making this powerful tour possible. Excited to continue these important conversations and drive real change in the water sector!

What makes Pittsburgh, PA, the ideal destination for our next One Water Summit this July? 🖤 The Steel City is a national model for lead service line removal projects, recently celebrating its 12,000th removal at the end of 2024! 💛 Cross-sector collaboration is the norm. Community leaders, utility executives, nonprofits, and academia work together to prioritize water quality, sustainable stormwater management, and affordability. 🖤 They're a leader in funding large-scale infrastructure projects through innovative financing strategies. These projects are doubling down on resilience to ensure that customers always receive high-quality water services and don’t experience disruptions. 💛 Pittsburgh has some of the nation's most pleasant mid-summer temps. Hello, rooftop bar and home runs at PNC Park! Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gcM58w8h Video from Pittsburgh Water

Let's hear it for Women in STEM—and making room for more! This Women’s History Month, we’re shining a light on the women shaping the future of water. These leaders are driving innovation, protecting resources, and making space for the next generation of leaders. Join us in celebrating a few of the many women in our member network who are leading the way: Cathy Bernardino Bailey – Greater Cincinnati Water Works Denise Vaughn – Ferguson Beth Eckert – Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Annika Bankston – City of Minneapolis Valerie Strassberg, P.E. – The Nature Conservancy

Enrollment closes in a month!💧 The future of water depends on collective action, and for One Water Delegations, Summit is the place to make it happen. Delegations bring together a collection of voices across specialties and skill sets to solve shared challenges and offer the opportunity to workshop ideas with fellow One Water Summit attendees. Form a Delegation with your peers or join an existing one to collaborate, strategize, and make a plan to safeguard life's most precious resource. Delegation members receive a discount on event registration. Enroll your Delegation by April 18: https://lnkd.in/gFEbGm5Q

We're excited to announce the #WomenInRuralWater webinar on March 20 at 10 a.m. central! Learn about how NRWA started its Women in Rural Water Event and the plans to grow a culture of empowerment, support, and inspiration among women across the nation. To register, please visit https://lnkd.in/giccte_V today!

The Black Water Professionals Alliance (BWPA) is building a strong, supportive community of Black leaders, advocates, and change-makers in water. Together, we are catalyzing true change in the water sector—fostering a future where race is not a determinant of access to clean water or proximity to water crises. Join us in co-creating this space for networking, problem-solving, and leadership opportunities for Black professionals in our industry. The Black Water Professionals Alliance will also be heading to this summer's One Water Summit as a Delegation—and it's not too late to join! Delegation members will have the opportunity to attend a Black Water Professionals Breakfast, hosted by The Black Water Professionals Alliance and the US Water Alliance, at One Water Summit in Pittsburgh, PA. Ready to be part of this growing community? To join the BWPA and the One Water Summit Delegation, email bwpasecretary@gmail.com.

Come see us at World Water Day NYC on March 24, 2025, at Gramercy Theatre! The US Water Alliance invites you to a free, one-of-a-kind event that will bring together artists, advocates, scientists, and sustainability leaders to explore water’s essential role in our lives. Join us for the World Water Day Summit (3–5:30 PM) featuring panels on water & sanitation, food & water, and the role of art in water advocacy—plus a special screening & discussion with the US Water Alliance team. Stay for the 'MAMA' concert (8–9:30 PM), an immersive theatrical experience by Britton & The Sting, celebrating our deep connection to water through music and storytelling. Water connects us all. Let’s celebrate, learn, and take action together. Claim your free ticket: https://lnkd.in/gc9Jne-k

Solving water challenges requires a team effort, and local leaders in Northeast Ohio are showing us how it's done—collaborating to address aging infrastructure, climate impacts, and rising costs in underserved communities. Join our upcoming webinar "Resurgence in Northeast Ohio: Regional Partnerships to Support Community Infrastructure" and hear how Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District and The City of Maple Heights, Ohio are working together to drive long-term solutions. Join us on 3/27 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET to learn more about NEORSD’s member community infrastructure program and the power of strategic partnerships! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gQpAAVgA