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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."

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Living on the Water’s Edge
The highest flood risks are borne by poorer, predominantly white communities in rural areas.
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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...
Where the Water Stops: Understanding Louisiana’s Act 105
July 28, 2025
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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...
Fortifying Homes, Funding Resilience: Understanding Louisiana’s Act 79
July 24, 2025
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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.
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State of Water Quality: An analysis of Louisiana’s 2025 Drinking Water Grades
June 6, 2025
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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:
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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...
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.