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“The Water Council has a proven track record of success and engagement…when you visit The Water Council, you walk into that space [the Global Water Center] and that is really the epitome of a world class cluster.” – Tameka Montgomery, Former Associate Administrator, Office of Entrepreneurial Development, U.S. SBA, June 2015

“Milwaukee exemplifies the hope that water may not only support growth, but catalyze it.” – The Economist, May 2010

“The Global Water Center is like Disneyworld, but for water geeks.” – John Tillotson, CEO Microbe Detectives 2014

“The Water Council’s efforts in Milwaukee are a perfect example of how we can grow public private partnerships to create jobs and build a “Made in Wisconsin” economy.” – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, June 2015

“Milwaukee gets it…this is going to be the Freshwater Capital of the world.” – U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, October 2014

About The Water Council

WHO WE ARE

Headquartered in the Global Water Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, next to the world’s largest freshwater system, The Water Council is a non-profit organization that drives economic, technology and talent development to support the global water industry. As the leading U.S. cluster, and one of the most powerful water technology hubs in the world, the organization convenes global water leaders and supports more than 190 members from small and mid-sized businesses and large global corporations to engineers, entrepreneurs, utilities, government agencies, education programs and non-profits, with valuable services, programming and networking opportunities. Established as a 501(c)(3) in 2009, the driving force behind its success is the vibrant spirit of collaboration between public, private and academic sectors with a strong, shared commitment to finding innovative solutions to critical global water challenges.