The United Nations will host a water conference for the first time since 1977. The conference will feature an opening and closing ceremony, six plenary meetings and five multi-stakeholder interactive dialogues. It will also feature a number of high-level special events and side events organized by Member States, the UN system and other stakeholders. Representatives... Read More
Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about our post-WEFTEC business development event for U.K. and European countries happening Oct. 4-6 in Milwaukee immediately following WEFTEC in Chicago. It’s a must-attend if you’re targeting the U.S. for growth, looking for business or technology partners or researching options for soft-landing. The webinar is March... Read More
WEX Global is designed to create new business partnerships between a network of leading organizations that travel to the event from more than 45 countries across the globe. This year’s theme, "Water, Energy and Climate Change - Smart Circular Solutions to Build a Better World," will examine the opportunities created by the interconnections between the... Read More
The Council of the Great Lakes Region and The Water Council launched Great Lakes WISE, or Water Innovation and Stewardship Exchange, in conjunction with The Water Council’s WAVE: Water Stewardship Verified program. WISE serves as a business-led, peer-to-peer forum for advancing water stewardship best practices, effective water sustainability policies, and collective action projects that address... Read More
Wisconsin possesses abundant freshwater resources; however, they are at risk from biological, chemical, and climate impacts. The greatest risks to our surface and ground water include phosphorus, nitrates, suspended solids, mercury, chlorides, pharmaceuticals, and pathogens. Additionally, infrastructure challenges can cause issues with availability or increased treatment costs. To ensure that we will always have freshwater... Read More
The Water Council is holding its next member meeting at the brand-new O'Brien Hall, home to Marquette University's College of Business Administration in Milwaukee. Check out this state-of-the-art facility that emphasizes innovative, collaborative spaces where students are immersed in experiential learning and creative solutions. Among the topics that will be highlighted is Marquette's Environmental, Social and... Read More