We celebrated a year of building a broader water community! Over 2022, we spent time cleaning our parks, discussing the importance of recruitment to the water sector, highlighting the value of gender equity in the water industry, and exploring the impacts of sustainability. We could not have done this without the involvement, ideas, and engagement... Read more »
HYBRID EVENT In November, the Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation hosted the COP27 Water Pavilion in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt. On Wednesday, November 16th the Reservoir Center for Water Solutions hosted its own “Water and Climate” pavilion highlighting the importance of COP27 to the water sector. The event featured a cross-section of water stakeholders... Read more »
Our Careers in Change event was hosted by the Reservoir Center in conjunction with DC CHEERS (the Coalition of Higher Education on the Environment, Resilience, and Sustainability). We had panelists from 10 different organizations representing different voices in sustainability. Attendees loved the diversity of perspectives! The climate is changing. How can your skills and... Read more »
This in-person event was an interactive session with a diverse panel who are eager to share their experiences working in water technology and offer insights into what it takes for women to succeed in the field. Even though the session focused on advising girls on how to build successful careers in technology, it was open... Read more »
Reservoir Center hosted a panel discussion to learn about career development opportunities that are extenuated as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). With the passage of this historic legislation the water sector is in the midst of a unique opportunity in time to both update our infrastructure as well as transform the ways we... Read more »
Reservoir Center for Water Solutions and the Stimson Center hosted a two-day discussion titled Mobilizing Innovation to Advance Climate Resilience in the Water Sector. While communities around the world are preparing for the range of climate challenges that will impact them, the water sector is also at the forefront of experiencing climate-related impacts. This conference... Read more »
After nine years of "Infrastructure Weeks," we're excited to spend our tenth anniversary launching an infrastructure decade. Please join us for our annual kickoff event featuring: The Honorable Andy Beshear, Governor, Kentucky The Honorable Vince Williams, Mayor, Union City, Georgia and President, National League of Cities The Honorable Eileen Higgins, Commissioner, Miami-Dade County Mitch Landrieu,... Read more »
The follow-up to our January webinar, “Unlocking Infrastructure Bill Funding.” In this session led by moderator George Hawkins, you received valuable insights from experts who have experience working with the unique water utility challenges disadvantaged and underserved communities face every day. Did you miss it? Watch the Webinar recording In this program, you’ll hear discussions... Read more »
Water professionals in the water sector joined together for a park cleanup on Saturday, April 23. After the park cleanup the group enjoyed a happy hour and networking!
Reservoir invited to join other rising professionals in the water sector for fun on the ice on Thursday, February 10. After ice skating the group enjoyed a happy hour and networking! Location: Canal Park Outdoor Ice Rink, 200 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003 Happy Hour Location: Stadium Sports, 300 Tingey St SE, Washington, DC... Read more »
Assisting Small and Disadvantaged Communities in Developing and Building Shovel Worthy Projects The Reservoir Center for Water Solutions hosted a webinar to underscore the array of resources available to small and disadvantaged communities to realize the promise of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Did you miss it? Watch the Webinar Recording, Passcode to access:... Read more »
