Getting lead out is an environmental justice issue. Pure and simple. As @radhikafox@EPAMichaelRegan and @VP reminds us all at this convening, the time is now - no more excuses.
In a new blog post, @OneWaterMami (@USWaterAlliance) discusses the imperative need to work with those impacted by #water stress and find creative solutions to address customer debt and adopt rates that ensure affordability.
https://t.co/91G7vRJBut
We're proud to announce the release of our Racial Equity Toolkit, which we developed alongside the consulting team at Water Savvy Solutions to empower water utilities to improve their racial equity practices and outcomes—both internally & externally🧵https://t.co/5MQLm9YIml
There ARE alternatives to water shutoffs for people who can’t afford their bills. I’m glad to have worked with the fabulous @USWaterAlliance team on a project to prove it! Read the report: https://t.co/q2qrRdOP3Z
I’m proud to share a new report from the US Water Alliance: The Path to Universally Affordable Water Access: Guiding Principles for the Water Sector, which outlines solutions and guiding principles for a new approach to water affordability.
In Chicago, thanks to lead industry campaigning and plumbers’ union support, lead pipes were required by city code in *1986*… generations after health effects were well known.
“With the swamp threatened, what do we need from people? The Okefenokee needs you to be ‘on fire.’” ❤️🔥 Beautiful read… thanks @TracklessWild@BitterSouth
The Okefenokee Swamp, an absolute wonder of the world, is in danger. Today, acclaimed author Janisse Ray ( @TracklessWild ) sounds the alarm. https://t.co/C5dnAPw3Ut
“Our human bodies of water are connected to every other body of water and harm to one impacts them all.” - Jourdan Imani Keith @griotworks#OneWaterSummit@USWaterAlliance 🌊
📣 CALLING ALL ONE WATER LEADERS 💧
We are officially 2 weeks away from the #OneWaterSummit2022 registration deadline!
Don't miss your chance to learn from other leaders and experts from all over the country.
Register today: https://t.co/aoUKleimtQ
To make progress on some of our most complex water challenges, we must think more creatively. Learn how four utilities and four artists joined together to bring new processes and thinking on climate change and inclusion to the water sector. 💧
https://t.co/V1Shm0SGHm
Say hello, we have another Senior Fellow! Ted Henefin is well known in the industry as the former General Manager of Hampton Roads Sanitation District. He'll focus primarily on furthering the Alliance's Equitable Infrastructure initiative.
Learn more: https://t.co/uQv3UPof8B
We're pleased to introduce the Alliance's newest Senior Fellow, Dominique Lueckenhoff!
Dominique will bring her 25 years of national, award-winning experience to enhance on our new Equitable Infrastructure initiative.
Learn more about Dominique here: https://t.co/O3gwpZEFoo
Cannot believe I missed this for a week, but it is quite the illuminating look and perspective into water out West.
Solid work by @LastWeekTonight, @iamjohnoliver and the team.
Here are some of my reactions as an professional covering the industry.
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