Pure and simple: The world is undergoing a catastrophic water crisis. While long thought of as a calamity reserved for arid developing countries, the impending water crisis is now staring all of us in the face. The toll in terms of human, plant and animal existence is tragic, the economic impact is daunting, and the… Read More
In a press release issued by the White House today leading up to the 1st White House Water Summit, Milwaukee is recognized with five measurable commitments to advance water innovation. The Water Council, City of Milwaukee, Alliance for Water Stewardship – North America, and ThinkWater were included in the White House Fact Sheet: Working Together… Read More
AWS North America Director, Matt Howard, spent a week in Tempe, Arizona in November 2015 in order to build out the AWS network in southwestern U.S., conduct AWS accredited training and explore strategic partnerships with water-related groups in that region. Matt worked with partners from Arizona State University (ASU) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to… Read More
The Mitchell Park Conservatory, more widely known as the Mitchell Park Domes, has been an iconic destination within the Milwaukee County Park System since 1959. Recently the site that hosts the Domes has undergone a massive construction project as a result of a freeway expansion in Milwaukee that displaced the county parks’ existing greenhouses. This provided an… Read More
What past experiences drew you to The Water Council and your current role as the Director of Alliance for Water Stewardship-North America? My background in economics led me into the nascent field of sustainability early on in my career. My particular area of expertise focused on sustainability as a competitive advantage for businesses. As a… Read More
ALLIANCE FOR WATER STEWARDSHIP OFFERING TWO DAYS OF TRAINING Southern California, July 28-29 The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) will be hosting two days of training on the AWS International Water Stewardship Standard in southern California at a location to be determined July 28 and 29 (most likely to be held in the Greater Los… Read More
Searching for solutions to water scarcity has to be a global endeavor, it can no longer be seen as another country’s problem. -Adam Shaw, host of BBC World News – Horizons THIS WEEKEND – Water Council President & CEO, Dean Amhaus will be featured in BBC World News – Horizons. Adam Shaw, BBC World News… Read More
MILWAUKEE, May 14, 2015 – The Water Council announced yesterday that Matt Howard has been hired as the first Director of the Alliance for Water Stewardship, North America. Last June, the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), a global collaboration of leaders in sustainable water resource management, announced The Water Council as the North American headquarters of AWS…. Read More
In the August issue of Water Online – The Magazine, the Milwaukee region was named one of 12 Top Sites in America for Water Technology. The EPA has identified 12 water technology clusters throughout the United States. The areas consist of businesses, education and research institutions, and other organizations focused on the future of water… Read More
The Water Council is pleased to report that Investments in Water Innovation Week was a great success, from our announcement with JPMorgan Chase & Co., our win at the inaugural Wisconsin Innovation Awards, to The BREW Batch II Welcome Reception. The week was packed with exciting events where many new connections were undoubtedly fostered. The BREW Batch… Read More