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Alliance for Water Efficiency Releases Water Affordability and Water Conservation Assessment in Detroit, Michigan

Submitted on June 30, 2020

The Alliance for Water Efficiency released its report, "An Assessment of Water Affordability and Conservation Potential in Detroit, Michigan," which evaluates water affordability and water conservation potential at the census tract level.

Call To Action: Supportive Comments are Needed on WaterSense Products by July 24

Submitted on May 5, 2020

We need your help! Supportive comments are needed in response to a Federal Register notice.

Water Efficiency Watch - May 2020

Submitted on May 4, 2020

In this issue of Water Efficiency Watch: WaterSense Needs Your Help; Learning Landscapes Grant Program; #GivingTuesdayNow; Water Sector Vigilance in response to COVID-19; 84% of Americans Want Increased Investment in Water; CalWEP Tools and Tips for Working at Home; Register for the next Innovations in Efficiency Webinar; Member Interview with Jennifer Walker; Conferences Rescheduled

Learning Landscapes Grant Program and Lessons

Submitted on April 29, 2020

AWE is happy to announce the launch of its Learning Landscapes Grant Program. AWE offers this grant program to support building or improving educational outdoor spaces that allow school-age children to experience hands-on, applied learning about the water our landscapes consume.

Submitted on April 15, 2020

In a press statement released last week, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is not making any changes at this time in WaterSense® efficiency specifications for toilets, showerheads and faucets. However, EPA is now seeking public comment and information on consumer satisfaction with the WaterSense® program.

Water Efficiency Watch - March 2020

Submitted on March 17, 2020

In this issue of Water Efficiency Watch: WaterWays Platform launched as New AWE Member Benefit; Fix a Leak Week; World Water Day; Lake Mead Rising; Are Our Water Efficiency Standards Still in Jeopardy?; AWE Op-ed in Resilience Matters: Action in an Age of Uncertainty; Next Webinar on April 16 in AWE’s Exemplary Programs Series; Brave Blue World Movie Coming Out; Whirlpool's Water Efficiency Research; Member Interview: Amy Talbot, Regional Water Authority; SWAT 2020 Awards; AWE Coronavirus Update; Member Updates; News Briefs/Web Links.

WaterWays Rebate Platform

Submitted on February 13, 2020

The WaterWays rebate platform is now available at a special discount to AWE members

Water Efficiency Watch - January 2020

Submitted on January 30, 2020

AWE Launches Drought Restrictions Study; House Democrats Release New Infrastructure Framework that includes Water Efficiency; The Latest with President Trump and Water Efficient Fixtures; New Rebate Membership Offering – WaterWays; Thank you to our Holiday Giving Campaign donors – Donations Appreciated; Practical Plumbing Handbook; USBR WaterSMART Program Funding Opportunities; California Releases Draft Water Resiliency Portfolio; Save the Date for World Water Day and Fix a Leak Week; Member interview: Kelly Kopp, USU; Member updates; News Briefs/Web Links.

Alliance for Water Efficiency Releases Major New Research Study on Drought Response and Water Demands

Submitted on January 23, 2020

The Alliance for Water Efficiency released a major new research study on municipal drought response and water demand. The Use and Effectiveness of Municipal Irrigation Restrictions During Drought study explores how drought response measures have been implemented and how water demand reductions have been achieved across different water suppliers in different states.

AWE Seeking Applicants for Office Manager Position

Submitted on January 2, 2020

The Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) seeks a responsible and resourceful individual to serve in the position of Office Manager, which will report directly to the President and CEO. The Office Manager is a full-time (5 day, 40-hours per week), exempt position. The Office Manager will lead all administrative functions for the organization. The individual applying would be intrinsically well-organized and flexible.