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Farewell from Kelly

Submitted on May 15, 2026

Dear Members, It’s been a joy to call AWE home for the past three and a half years. However, even the best things come to an end and I wanted to take a moment to share that I’ll be transitioning...

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WaterSmart Funding At Risk: Sign Congressional Letter

Submitted on May 6, 2026

The Trump Administration has proposed completely eliminating WaterSmart Grant Funding in FY 2027. With the western U.S. facing declining water supplies driven by climate change and long-term aridification, WaterSmart funding for efficiency, conservation and reuse is needed more than ever....

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AWE Seeks Applicants for Program Manager

Submitted on May 5, 2026

General Duties and Responsibilities Reporting to the Director of Programs & Research, the Program Manager is a part of AWE’s Program team and supports the development and implementation of the organization’s research projects, programs, education & training, technical assistance, stakeholder...

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End Federal Taxation of Water Efficiency Rebates: Florida and Texas Sign-on Letters

Submitted on March 24, 2026

Attention all Florida- and Texas-based Members! Sign your organization onto to either our Florida-based letter (PDF) or Texas-based letter (PDF) supporting passage of the federal Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act, which would end federal taxation of water conservation rebates....

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Alliance for Water Efficiency Urges Strong Federal Commitment to Colorado River Demand Management

Submitted on March 3, 2026

With the seven Colorado River Basin (CRB) states recently missing a federal deadline to agree on a long-term water-sharing agreement, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is preparing its own plan through a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for the...

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