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Yuck Not

Yuck Not

All of us in the "Water Community" hold these truths to be self-evident: 1) reclaiming and reusing wastewater makes environmental and economic sense when done safely, 2) such resource recovery efforts fall flat without sufficient public support,and[Continue Reading]

2012 U.S. Water Prize Winners Announced

2012 U.S. Water Prize Winners Announced

Download The Clean Water America Alliance announced winners today of the 2012 U.S. Water Prize for watershed-based approaches toward water sustainability.  “These six water champions are showing America how to innovate, integrate, and educate f[Continue Reading]

WEBINAR: Hydraulic Fracturing: Facts, Frictions, and Trends

WEBINAR: Hydraulic Fracturing: Facts, Frictions, and Trends

In the wake of recent earthquakes in unexpected, remote areas such as Ohio, the already controversial topic of “fracking” is heating up as new concerns percolate over potential environmental and public health impacts. Bringing together a panel of[Continue Reading]

U.S. Water Prize Winners to be Announced – Virtual H2O

U.S. Water Prize Winners to be Announced - Virtual H2O

The Clean Water America Alliance will announce the 2012 U.S. Water Prize winners on February 21, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST. The featured live webcast is free and a part of the VirtualH2O conference and exhibition produced by WaterWorld. In addit[Continue Reading]

A New Path for Clean Water: Magnetic Soap?

A New Path for Clean Water: Magnetic Soap?

A team of international scientists at Bristol University has created the world’s first magnetic soap by adding iron atoms to the detergent molecules. The soap is composed of long molecules that have one end that is attracted to water and the other [Continue Reading]

Water Futures, a New Economic Indicator?

Water Futures, a New Economic Indicator?

With a world population growing beyond 7 billion people, increased urbanization, and climate change, clean water will become increasingly scarce and valuable.  According to Kirsty Jenkinson of the World Resources Institute, water use has been growin[Continue Reading]

WEBINAR: Hydraulic Fracturing: Facts, Frictions, & Trends

WEBINAR: Hydraulic Fracturing: Facts, Frictions, & Trends

The “shale rush” trend, prompted by technology breakthroughs in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing over the last decade, has raised questions about environmental and public health impacts. Water is a particular concern.[Continue Reading]

Full Faith & Public Credit

Full Faith & Public Credit

With all the debate over money, profit, and the future, here's a reminder not to lose sight of today's public servants behind the scenes and bar screens at our nation's water and wastewater systems: support them and their missions, locally and nation[Continue Reading]

Diverse Group Meets to Discuss “One Water” Management

Diverse Group Meets to Discuss "One Water" Management

Download (Washington, D.C.) The Clean Water America Alliance will host an array of leaders on February 10, 2012, from 8:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the Dupont Hotel, in Washington D.C. to discuss moving toward sustainable integrated water management.  Mo[Continue Reading]

The Clean Water America Alliance Adds New Board Members

The Clean Water America Alliance Adds New Board Members

Download (Washington, D.C.)  Three new Board members will join the Clean Water America Alliance.  Agriculture, energy, and water, as well as the Western United States are represented in the appointments of Dan Keppen, Executive Director of the F[Continue Reading]

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