2013 U.S. Water Prize Winners Celebrated

In an Earth Day ceremony at National Geographic Headquarters, in Washington D.C., the U.S. Water Alliance presented its U.S. Water Prize to three winners: MillerCoors, The Freshwater Trust, and Onondaga County (NY). The Honorable William K. Reilly (U.S. EPA Administrator 1989-93) addressed the audience of 300 environmental leaders gathered to honor the awardees, recounting environmental [...]

Earth Day Celebrates U.S. Water Prize Winners

(Washington, D.C.) In an Earth Day ceremony at National Geographic Headquarters, in Washington D.C., the U.S. Water Alliance presented its U.S. Water Prize to three winners: MillerCoors, The Freshwater Trust, and Onondaga County (NY). The Honorable William K. Reilly (U.S. EPA Administrator 1989-93) addressed the audience of 300 environmental leaders gathered to honor the awardees, [...]

Upstream Winning

Improving and sustaining watersheds and communities always needs some upstream thinking and doing. This year’s 3 winners of the U.S. Water Prize are succeeding in different ways and contexts but all share a willingness to think outside the “box”– whether the box is a county line, a factory fence, or a bureau boundary. The Freshwater [...]

2013 U.S. Water Prize Winners Announced

(Washington, D.C.) February 26, Along the Reflecting Pool between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, the U.S. Water Alliance announced the 2013 winners of the coveted U.S. Water Prize: Onondaga County, NY, for its program to “Save the Rain” and embrace green infrastructure solutions to wet weather problems; The Freshwater Trust for its collaborative [...]

Los Angeles to Host 4th Annual Leadership Conference

Green infrastructure and sunshine will inspire you at the next Urban Water Sustainability Leadership Conference, September 23-26. Los Angeles, a former U.S. Water Prize winner, will showcase their innovation, integration, and collaboration model along with other Spotlight Cities. Resource recovery developments will also be featured at this national focal point for one water sustainability. Organized [...]

“One Water” Resolution

I’m not keen on New Year’s Resolutions (especially the ephemeral ones that come and go faster than desert rain, which I happen to love) but 2013 deserves at least one good and lasting Resolution. Here’s mine:  I resolve to partner with individuals and organizations like never before to help advance “One Water” – the concept [...]

2013 U.S. Water Prize – Nomination Deadline Extended!

Are holiday festivities and end-of-the-year chaos stressing you out? If they are, then the U.S. Water Alliance (Alliance) is excited to offer you some relief. The Alliance is happy to announce that we are extending the 2013 U.S. Water Prize nomination deadline to December 31, 2012, 11:59 pm! The U.S. Water Prize recognizes individuals and [...]

A Twenty-First Century U.S. Water Policy

Peter Gleick and his colleagues at the Pacific Institute  last week published an important new book, A Twenty-First Century U.S. Water Policy, calling for more sustainable and integrated approaches to water management in the U.S. The Pacific Institute, a 2011 winner of the U.S. Water Prize, describes the overall need for “soft path water solutions”.  Specific [...]

New Name and Network Reflect “One Water” Unity

The Clean Water America Alliance announced a name change to the U.S. Water Alliance and the formation of a One Water Management network, both reflecting the organization’s core mission.  “We’re changing our name but not our game,” explains Alliance President Ben Grumbles.  “The Alliance’s mission–uniting people and policy for “one water” sustainability–remains the same. Our [...]

Now Accepting Nominations – 2013 U.S. Water Prize

The U.S. Water Alliance (Alliance) is now accepting nominations for the 2013 U.S. Water Prize. The Prize recognizes individuals and institutions that have taken the initiative, shown innovation, and contributed to greater water sustainability. Applications should be submitted via the website. The deadline for nomination is December 7, 2012. Launched in 2010, the U.S. Water [...]