📣 Join our team! Go to nolawater.org/team/careers for detailed job descriptions and application instructions.
#Hiring #JoinOurTeam #CareerOpportunity #EventCoordinator #PolicyFellow
What would you ask for if the sky was the limit??
📺 YouTube.com/@dontwateritdown
🎧Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!
#dontwateritdown #climatepodcast #waterpodcast #neworleansinnovations #nolimit
Florida —> Bahamas, who knew?? You can get the full story on our most recent podcast episode “The Salt Water Underground Railroad and Untold Floridian Black History.”
📺 YouTube.com/@dontwateritdown
🎧Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!
Quarterly Water Watch (Q4) now available at: medium.com/@nolawater/q.... Our Policy & Research Coordinator breaks down all the local and state water news you need to know. This quarter covers updates on lead service line replacement in New Orleans, Louisiana's infrastructure scores, and more.
EPA projects a 23% reduction in its workforce from Jan 2025 to the end of this year. These cuts mark a blow to independent advisory committees, equity focused research, and scientific integrity as a whole. We'll continue to follow this trend as well as other changes at the EPA. medium.com/@nolawater
For 30 yrs, Rosa Sauceda has lived in Laredo, Texas and has boiled her tap water more times than she can count. Buying bottled water monthly costs as much as her water bill. She’s one of millions who struggle to get #SafeAffordableWater. Mini doc from #WECRCaucus climatewaterequity.org/laredo-texas
Did you know that your tap water is more strictly regulated than bottled water? That's because bottled water is regulated as a food product by the FDA, while tap water is regulated by the EPA.
In case you missed it! Introducing the Quarterly Water Watch - all the local water news you wanted, summed up and in one place!! 🤯 Here’s the quick edition of Q3. Q4 comes out later this month.
Full articles are published at medium.com/@nolawater
Come work at The Water Collaborative! Through our policy internships you'll develop valuable research and writing skills, become knowledgeable about state and local water policy, and build your professional network.
Go to nolawater.org/team/careers to apply by Friday, January 9th!!
🎙️🎧 New episode out now! Days after the New Orleans mayoral election, #dontwateritdown hosts sat down to talk about voter turnout, misinformation and why we need to think bigger than fixing potholes
Search “Don’t Water it Down” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or watch at youtube.com/@dontwateritdown
Despite overwhelming public support for the protection of our rivers, lakes and streams, EPA proposed a new rule to weaken the Clean Water Act. That means more toxic pollution, worse flooding, and skyrocketing water costs.
Over the coming weeks, we will share more on the new #PollutedWaterRule.
✅ APPLY BY 11:59PM!!
Today is the LAST DAY to apply for your spot in the 3rd Brackish Artist Collective Cohort!
Over six weeks, artists will have the opportunity to dive into the environmental challenges of Southeast Louisiana.
Spaces are limited! Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We loved sharing our work at the 3rd Annual Louisiana CPRA Coastal Day! Want to learn more about our residential water quality studies? Read our quick & easy one pagers:
✅ 2025 SE Louisiana PFAS Study: drive.google.com/.../1AFjQ09u...
✅2024 Orleans Parish Lead Study: drive.google.com/.../1n51XAwe...
In case you were wondering where we’ll be on Saturday…
FORESTival by A Studio in the Woods is back!! Come stop by our table -- we’ll introduce you to our podcast series "Don't Water it Down," and share our latest water quality research.
Go to astudiointhewoods.org/forestival for tickets!
Election Day is around the corner! 🤔 What does that mean for water management? We lay it out in our latest blog post - go to https://medium.com/@nolawater
ELECTION DAY is Saturday, Nov.15!! Early voting is open through Nov.8. Go VOTE!!
2 WEEKS left to apply for our Brackish Artist Collective‼️
Over six weeks, artists will have the opportunity to dive into the environmental challenges of Southeast Louisiana through salons, site visits, and other excursions.
Apply at: forms.gle/MhpFKdMqk61Y...
Questions? keree@nolawater.org
What’s on the November ballot? 🗳️
Join CBNO’s Changemaker Series: 2025 Bond Propositions Explained on Thurs. Nov 6 | 5:30–7:30 PM | Twelve Mile Limit (500 S. Telemachus) to learn about the 3 bond proposals for housing, infrastructure, and drainage.
Learn more ahead of the event at cbno.org/bonds.
Are Louisiana residents at risk from forever chemicals?
We tested 107 homes across SE Louisiana, and the results show contamination is not isolated but a regional issue tied to the Mississippi River and compounded by saltwater intrusion from the Gulf. Register today: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Funding green infrastructure projects will be crucial for managing New Orleans' flooding challenges.
“A large part of the opposition is, who gets to control the money,” says TWC's Narrative Strategy & Edu. Manager Joey Algier. “No one is on the side of flooding."
www.nar.realtor/on-common-gr...
Green Project Win in Louisiana! 🏆
LDH incorporated priority pts for green projects in its SRF loan application based on recs shared by TWC! 🌱Drinking water utilities that add water efficiency, energy efficiency, green infs, or envrnmtl innovation to capital imprvmt projects are prioritized for $$.
"Act 105 could leave Louisiana's wetlands vulnerable to unregulated development and pollution: medium.com/@nolawater/w...
Want to learn more about the bills passed this legislative session? Join us Thursday 7/31 at 12pm CST for our 2025 Louisiana Legislation webinar: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Louisiana faces an escalating insurance crisis. It's no surprise that home fortification and disaster strategy were top of mind during the 2025 Louisiana State Legislative session.
Our latest "Water News" article explores Act 79 and what it means for Louisiana homeowners. medium.com/@nolawater/f...
Interested in volunteering with us? NOLA Water Week is around the corner, and we're looking for volunteers to help with weekday events, our patron party, and WATERMelon Festival! Sign up here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Did you follow this year's Louisiana state legislative session and think: "Did they actually pass that??"? Then this webinar is for you.
Topics focus on water, insurance, energy, state governance, and more!
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Some photos from the @uswateralliance.bsky.social One Water Summit. The team had a great time connecting with water professionals from across the country (especially our WECR colleagues!), and showing off our podcast series: “Don’t Water it Down.”
Thanks to our hosts, and we'll see you next year!
Although we will not see the Water Justice Fund on the ballot this Nov. we remain committed finding better stormwater solutions.
We are so proud of the work our team put in over the past 4 years, and we are SO thankful to every resident, intern and thought partner who contributed to this project.
Join us for a virtual panel, featuring some exciting podcast experts! Learn strategies for creating impactful water advocacy content and discover mentorship opportunities within the podcasting community.
This event is free and open to the public! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
There is so much impactful work happening in the water world, and we want to recognize the people behind it!!
Nominate your favorite NOLA Water Warrior by FRIDAY, JULY 18: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#waterwarriors #waterwarriorawards #nolawaterweek #nolawaterweek2025 #makewaves
Mark your calendars!! Introducing "NOLA Water Week" - a week of community events centered on education, healing and joy. Details to follow!
If you're interested in sponsorship opportunities, please email us at nolawaterweek@nolawater.org. We'd love to hear from you! #nolawaterweek #nolaevents
The nomination period is open for the first annual Water Warriors Awards! Let's celebrate the people making waves in the New Orleans area!! Use this form to submit your nomination: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Application deadline: Friday, July 18th at 11:59pm.
