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Thank You, Water Efficiency Professionals: The Unsung Heroes in the Race to Keep Water Sustainable, Affordable

Submitted on July 11, 2022

Submitted by Ron Burke, President and CEO Much of North America and the world are grappling with a warmer, drier climate that results in less water being available to meet basic human needs, support businesses, sustain ecosystems, and grow food. The...

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Onsite Water Reuse and Affordable Housing: An Equitable Investment

Submitted on June 29, 2022

By Jorge Losoya, Jennifer Walker (AWE Board of Directors), and Jonathan Seefeldt, National Wildlife Federation: Texas Living Waters Project  The following article originally appeared on the U.S. Water Alliance blog page on June 15, 2022. Reposted with permission. In the shadow of...

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Community Gardens Teach Students About Water Efficiency – AWE Releases Learning Landscapes Grant Report

Submitted on June 7, 2022

The Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation are pleased to announce a new report detailing projects funded by the 2020 Learning Landscape Grants. The AWE Learning Landscape Grant Program, funded by the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation, helps...

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U.S. House Passes Drought Response Measures with Funding for Water Efficiency

Submitted on May 26, 2022

Last Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 5118, the "Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act," which includes $90 million a year for 5 years for water efficiency and water loss programs. This portion of the Act was pulled from...

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Water Efficiency Watch – May 2022

Submitted on May 17, 2022

In this Issue of Water Efficiency Watch… AWE Roundtable on Delivering Water Conservation Programs to Disadvantaged Households: Recap AWE Regional Member Meetings WaterSmart Drought Resiliency and Water Efficiency Grants Water Funding in President Biden’s Budget Member Spotlights Next Generation Water...

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