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? [email protected]

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 [email protected]. 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.

Louisiana Dept. of Health (LDH) released 2024 Water Grades for the state’s public water systems, marking the 3rd year of a statewide initiative to evaluate and publicly report on the performance of water providers. Read our analysis to find out how your water utility did. medium.com/@nolawater/s...

Most voters agree the U.S. should protect more of its lands and waters. That includes 73% of Republicans, 84% of Independents, and 89% of Democrats. 📄 See more in our latest polling brief: app-na1.hubspotdocuments.com/documents/46...

SO PROUD of our team! After 4 years of community driven work, we finally had the opportunity to present the Water Justice Fund (WJF) to the City Council Public Works Committee. If you want to see better stormwater management, then TELL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...

Learn more about the Water Justice Fund, our proposal for better stormwater management! Facing rising flood risk, New Orleans considers new fees to tackle drainage woes veritenews.org/2025/05/12/n...

What does it mean to be named “most endangered river”? Here's the quick breakdown. Read the full report from American Rivers: www.americanrivers.org/wp-content/u... Voice your concerns & support federal protections for the Mississippi River: act.americanrivers.org/page/81933/a...

THANK YOU to our wonderful donors! We are so appreciative of the many supporters who contributed this year. Although we did not reach our Give NOLA Day goal, we will continue to fundraise for floating planter boxes! You can still donate & support Grand Bayou Village at donorbox.org/water-collab...

This Give NOLA Day will support the cost of building additional floating planter boxes for the Grand Bayou Village tribe! 💸↪️ Check out our cost breakdown to see exactly where your $$ goes! Donate today: www.givenola.org/organization... #GiveNOLA #GiveNOLADay2025 ##FloatingPlanterBox #FoodSecurity

It floats! We delivered the first floating planter box to the Grand Bayou Village! Designers Zoe Roane-Hopkins and Ben Chronister with walk us through their winning innovation. All donations made to The Water Collaborative on #GiveNOLADay will go directly to purchasing more floating planter boxes!

New Orleans needs better stormwater management solutions. Join us tomorrow at 10am as we talk solutions & the future of our city. Register for the virtual report release and webinar: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#GiveNOLADay is around the corner & this year we're doing something new! ALL donations made to The Water Collaborative will be used to purchase floating planter boxes for the Grand Bayou Village - our Louisiana neighbors living on the coast. Early giving starts Mon. April 29th!

Q: Why planter boxes? A: Food security! Many communities are challenged with food insecurity, or a lack of reliable access to enough food. Planter boxes are a good option in areas where there is little room to plant, unhealthy soil, and where there is limited access to grocery stores.

91% of New Orleans residents say it’s time for a new approach to drainage! Join The Water Collaborative for the release of our second Water Justice Fund report & webinar. Details and registration link in bio and at nolawater.org/events

We’ve got something exciting in the works! Hint: 🌶️🥕🌻🥦 Thanks to Delco Fabrication for letting us tag along for the day!

#ThrowBack Ratepayers should not have to foot the bill! Last year, our ED testified at a Climate Justice Roundtable hosted by the House Natural Resources Committee. This week she is back in DC for #NationalWaterWeek & continues to advocate for water affordability! Full📽️ www.youtube.com/@nolawater

Over three-quarters of Americans would view candidates who support additional investment in water infrastructure more favorably. This #NationalWaterWeek our team will be on Capitol Hill to advocate to lawmakers about the ongoing need for access to safe, affordable, and reliable drinking water.

March Madness in the water world = 7 back to back speaking engagements, 3 cities & hundreds of important conversations about the future of water 💙

It’s only been a few months but we already miss our second Brackish cohort! Check out some of our favorite memories & stay tuned for future collaborations with our incredible artists! #nolaartists #NOLAArt #BrackishCohort #SupportLocalArtists #ArtistCollaboration #BrackishArtists #NewOrleansArtists

Y'all, our team is pretty freaking awesome. Meet Taya - The Water Collaborative's Policy & Research Coordinator! She can churn out high level policy reports like no one else & she loves a good cookie cake ;) We are so lucky to have her on our team! #teammemberspotlight #waterquality #cookiecake

Tired of flooding? Us too 🫠 Join us for the virtual release of our second Water Justice Fund Report & be part of the discussion on the future of drainage in New Orleans. Reserve your space today at: nolawater.org/events.

‼️Policy Update: Lead Service Line (LSL) Replacement House Joint Resolution 44 would roll back protections for safe drinking water. If you want to voice your opposition to HJR 44, follow this link: act.foodandwaterwatch.org/page/78470/a...

"Upstream, Downriver – Uniting for Water Justice" premieres tonight at the Environmental Film Festival in D.C. (www.dceff.org). This new, hour-long version of the documentary features our ED, Jessica Dandridge-Smith, MA and spotlights our work here at The Water Collaborative! upstreamdownriver.org

💥TODAY💥 1:30 @ 2040 St. Charles Ave ⚡Come hear how we are leveraging ecosystem resources to build and scale orgs in the NOLA region. Part of New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW)! Register for free: www.eventbrite.com/e/future-of-...

Meet the speakers of the #FutureForwardConference 2025: Executive Director of the @nolawater.bsky.social , Jessica Ashley Dandridge-Smith will bring her two decades of advocacy experience to bear at this year’s event! Register here:https://www.mobilizegreenconference.org/ #MobilizeGreen

(2/2) What does San Francisco v. EPA mean for drinking water? Scroll for overview and go to "Water News" for more: nolawater.org/resources-fo... #Stayinformed! Follow your state's water policy and advocate for strong state enforcement of clean water. Louisiana folks: deq.louisiana.gov/page/lpdes

(1/2) There’s A LOT to keep up on these days.. We’re here to help! Last week SCOTUS ruled 5-4 that the EPA overstepped its statutory limits by imposing broad, outcome-based mandates on water discharge permits. Head to our blog "Water News" for a full breakdown: nolawater.org/resources-fo...