Milwaukee, WI, JUNE 2, 2025 – The Water Council (TWC), a global leader in water stewardship and technology innovation, has named Karen Frost as its new executive director. Frost, who has served as the organization’s vice president of economic development and innovation, was selected after an exhaustive, nationwide search. She begins her new role on…

For 15 years, Dean Amhaus has led The Water Council in Milwaukee as CEO and president, but just earlier this year he announced his retirement. In this episode, co-host Bob Crossen speaks with Amhaus about his career, how far the water industry has come, and where it’s headed. Over his tenure, Amhaus has witnessed trends…

The confluence of the Milwaukee and Menominee rivers, in the downtown core of Wisconsin’s largest city, is a prime vantage to assess the collection of assets that define the past and future of Great Lakes water use, and the array of technology development encompassing the region’s water. Together and in complement, universities, research labs, tech…

Livelihoods and economies in the Great Lakes region always centered on water. Now, the moment is ripe for a new approach to appraising a regional asset as the warming climate desiccates the Southwest and deep fries the Deep South. Great Lakes officials are promoting their ecologically stable and water-rich region as a sensible place to do…

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has become the first university in the nation to be WAVE: Assess Verified, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s commitment to water stewardship practices. The Water Council’s WAVE: Assess program was developed to help organizations enhance their water management practices and prioritize actions that will have the greatest impact on improving their water…

This week on “In Focus,” Spectrum News explores the issue of water quality across Wisconsin. From PFAS contamination concerns to aging water infrastructure, we dive into what is being done to address the problems. Dean Amhaus is the president and CEO of The Water Council, based in Milwaukee. Kevin Shafer is executive director of the…

Water is a critical factor in site selection, influencing industrial, commercial, agricultural, and residential developments. The availability, quality, and cost of water play a crucial role in determining the long-term success of a location. Whether for drinking, manufacturing, energy production, or irrigation, water accessibility and sustainability are carefully considered when choosing a site. An article…

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil sits down with Matt Howard, Vice President of Water Stewardship at The Water Council, for perspectives on the evolving landscape of water stewardship and its critical role in corporate sustainability. From record-breaking droughts to new regulations, Matt unpacks the challenges companies face, strategies to build…

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Katie Kollhoff Mouat, director of innovation programs for the Water Council. The group recently announced the latest cohort of companies taking part in its BREW 2.0 Post-Accelerator program, which helps startups ramp up development of their water-related technologies. Kollhoff Mouat shares an overview of the program…