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Earth Day 2023: Invest in Our Planet

In 1969, against a backdrop of high-profile environmental disasters including the Santa Barbara oil spill and the Cuyahoga River fire, Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin and passionate conservationist, was inspired to create a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of environmental issues and ...

March into Good Water Stewardship

Naturally, we like to celebrate water all year round — and there are lots of great opportunities to do so. But the month of March is especially saturated (see what we did there?) with occasions to recognize and commemorate good water stewardship.

Love Is in the Water

Valentine’s Day is all about love — and we think there’s a whole lot to love about water utilities and the unsung heroes who keep water flowing to and from our homes and businesses.

Resolving to Improve: Small Successes Add Up

With the turn of the calendar page from December to January, many of us also turn our attention to New Year’s resolutions. After all, January represents a fresh start — and it’s as good a time as any to take stock of how we’re doing, both personally and professionally, and how we might change for ...

7 Tips for Preparing Your Water Utility for Winter Weather

It’s mid-December. Fun and festive holiday gatherings are just around the corner. But those aren’t the only things heading our way; for many parts of the country, cold and wintry weather looms ahead.

A Note of Thanks to Water Professionals

Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time of year. It affords us an opportunity to reflect upon and show gratitude for the blessings in our lives. As we take time to acknowledge those dearest to us, we believe it’s also a perfect opportunity to recognize and thank the thousands of men and women who ...

What if you didn’t have water?

For many of us in the United States, life without water isn’t something we think about. From the moment we wake up, it’s simply there — that first trip to the bathroom, that morning shower, that piping hot cup of coffee. We need water for brushing our teeth, washing dishes, and preparing meals. But ...

Tackling Aging Infrastructure & Putting Funding Into Action

When you hear the word tackle, what image comes to mind? Perhaps you picture football (’tis the season, after all). But when we think about tackling our aging water and wastewater systems, slamming into them at the force of a linebacker might not be all that productive. Indeed, tackling aging ...

Smart Water Meets Finance

There’s no denying that technology has pervaded our lives, both personal and professional. From our cell phones and smart watches to artificial intelligence and space exploration, we are employing innovative tools that would have been unimaginable just 50 years ago.

It’s Smart Irrigation Month!

Ahhh, it’s July. Time for barbecues, beaches, and blistering hot days. There’s nothing like an ice-cold glass of water to quench a summer thirst, am I right? We’re not the only ones parched; our lawns and landscaping are languishing under the sun’s summer rays too. As you might expect, July is not ...