Reservoir

Co-work @Reservoir: End of Year Open Cowork Day
2024-12-19 | Reservoir Center, 301 Water St SE, Washington, 20003, United States
Work by water with us!
Join the Reservoir Center team for regular opportunities to work at Reservoir and build community with other water professionals that work in your field.
To build community we’ll co-work in the open collaboration space but private office spaces will be available if you need to take virtual meetings. 1 week before the day you will be contacted with details related to lunch and office space needs. Workday starts at 9am, lunch break around 12:30pm and then coffee/tea break at 3:30pm. Space is limited to 15 people per day so please only sign up for dates that you know you can attend.
RSVP
Group Descriptions:
Rising Water Professionals – This group is for young professionals (those under 35) who work in a water related field and are looking to build community with other like-minded young professionals.
Government Affairs and Communications – If you work in public policy, government affairs or communications for a water related organization this group is for you.
Water Problem Solvers – This group is for professionals whose work focuses on solving water problems for communities. Engineers and non-engineers welcomed.

Co-work @Reservoir: Rising Water Professionals
2024-12-04, 2024-10-25, 2024-09-13
Work by water with us!
Join the Reservoir Center team for regular opportunities to work at Reservoir and build community with other water professionals that work in your field.
To build community we’ll co-work in the open collaboration space but private office spaces will be available if you need to take virtual meetings. 1 week before the day you will be contacted with details related to lunch and office space needs. Workday starts at 9am, lunch break around 12:30pm and then coffee/tea break at 3:30pm. Space is limited to 15 people per day so please only sign up for dates that you know you can attend.
You can’t join this one? See our co-work days schedule here.
RSVP
Group Descriptions:
Rising Water Professionals – This group is for young professionals (those under 35) who work in a water related field and are looking to build community with other like-minded young professionals.
Government Affairs and Communications – If you work in public policy, government affairs or communications for a water related organization this group is for you.
Water Problem Solvers – This group is for professionals whose work focuses on solving water problems for communities. Engineers and non-engineers welcomed.

Co-work @Reservoir: Water Problem Solvers
2024-11-19, 2024-10-10

Water and Representation Convening
2024-11-13 11:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
During this event we will explore the critical connections between water issues and community representation. This event will bring together leaders, researchers, and advocates to discuss tools and strategies for empowering communities to educate policymakers on water security, environmental justice, and resource access. Topics will include storytelling on water justice, economic fragility, and ways to engage policymakers in actionable solutions.
Note – this is a hybrid event.
Brought to you by: Alabama Water Institute, The Undivide Project, Environmental Policy Innovation Center

Time
Who
Description

11:30am Doors Open – Lunch Provided/Networking

12:15 – 12:35 (20 minutes)
Dennis Chestnut
Opening remarks

12:35 – 1:15pm Collective Share Session | Name, Org, 1 Problem or wicked issue you’re struggling with related to water and representation

1:15 – 1:45
(30 minutes)
Monica Sanders, Gabe Watson, Mike Gremillion
A diverse set of experts hailing from academia, government, and non-profit sectors, their work has touched many aspects of water issues in the mid-Atlantic and beyond.

1:45 – 2:25
(40 minutes)
Georgia Parolski, UMD
The Maryland Safe Drinking WATER Study: An initiative to protect Maryland’s drinking water

2:20-2:30 break/networking

2:30 – 3:15
(40 minutes)
Evan Isaacson, Chesapeake Legal Alliance
How A Little Known Environmental Right in U.S. Law Remains the Missing Piece to Achieving Clean Water for All

3:15 – 4:15
(60 minutes)
Monica Sanders, Gabe Watson
Learn about a vast ecosystem of data and tools to support advocacy including an opportunity to ‘try out’ tools from federal, state, and non-profit developers and assess strengths and weaknesses in their own work. Water and Representation Tool Resource List

Co-work @Reservoir: Government Affairs and Communications
2024-11-12, 2024-10-01

Walking Tour of the Navy Yard
2024-10-10 17:30 - 19:30
What a day exploring Navy Yard’s water story!

Thanks to everyone who joined our walking tour last week. We traced the area’s transformation from a bustling shipyard to a vibrant waterfront community. From learning about Yards Park’s sustainable design to the Anacostia Riverwalk’s restoration efforts, it was inspiring to see how water has shaped this neighborhood’s past, present, and future.

Careers for Change: Storytellers
2024-09-19 17:30 - 20:30
Event pictures:

Capital Area Natural Resource Management Symposium
2024-08-23 08:30 - 16:00
Join local natural resource managers and environmental professionals at this inaugural meeting to share and meet others in the region with similar scopes of work.
During the day there will be a series of attendee-submitted talks focused on local natural resource management (broadly defined), restoration projects, socioecological work, and applied policy.
Light breakfast refreshments will be provided, and an optional happy hour will follow the meeting.
Attendees must provide their own meal during a designated lunch break and pay for their own alcohol.
If you have any announcements that you would like to make to the group (e.g., project milestones achieved, job posting, etc.), please complete this form.
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Registration for this event has closed. If you'd like to be added to the wait list email us at info@reservoircenter.org

Co-work @Reservoir: WASH and Engineering
2024-08-22
Work by water with us!
Join the Reservoir Center team for regular opportunities to work at Reservoir and build community with other water professionals that work in your field.
To build community we’ll co-work in the open collaboration space but private office spaces will be available if you need to take virtual meetings. 1 week before the day you will be contacted with details related to lunch and office space needs. Workday starts at 9am, lunch break around 12:30pm and then coffee/tea break at 3:30pm. Space is limited to 15 people per day so please only sign up for dates that you know you can attend.
You can’t join this one? See our co-work days schedule below.

Fall dates will be posted in July

RSVP
Group Descriptions:
Rising Water Professionals – This group is for young professionals (those under 35) who work in a water related field and are looking to build community with other like-minded young professionals.
Government Affairs and Communications – If you work in public policy, government affairs or communications for a water related organization this group is for you.
Water Quality and Sustainability – Does your work focus on the environment, water quality or sustainability? If yes, this group is for you.
WASH and Engineering – This group is for professionals whose work focuses on solving water and sanitation problems for communities. Engineers and non-engineers welcomed.

Co-work @Reservoir: Water Quality and Sustainability
2024-08-08
Work by water with us!
Join the Reservoir Center team for regular opportunities to work at Reservoir and build community with other water professionals that work in your field.
To build community we’ll co-work in the open collaboration space but private office spaces will be available if you need to take virtual meetings. 1 week before the day you will be contacted with details related to lunch and office space needs. Workday starts at 9am, lunch break around 12:30pm and then coffee/tea break at 3:30pm. Space is limited to 15 people per day so please only sign up for dates that you know you can attend.
You can’t join this one? See our co-work days schedule below.

Thursday, August 22: WASH and Engineering
Fall dates will be posted in July

RSVP
Group Descriptions:
Rising Water Professionals – This group is for young professionals (those under 35) who work in a water related field and are looking to build community with other like-minded young professionals.
Government Affairs and Communications – If you work in public policy, government affairs or communications for a water related organization this group is for you.
Water Quality and Sustainability – Does your work focus on the environment, water quality or sustainability? If yes, this group is for you.
WASH and Engineering – This group is for professionals whose work focuses on solving water and sanitation problems for communities. Engineers and non-engineers welcomed.

Co-work @Reservoir: Government Affairs and Communications
2024-07-25
Work by water with us!
Join the Reservoir Center team for regular opportunities to work at Reservoir and build community with other water professionals that work in your field.
To build community we’ll co-work in the open collaboration space but private office spaces will be available if you need to take virtual meetings. 1 week before the day you will be contacted with details related to lunch and office space needs. Workday starts at 9am, lunch break around 12:30pm and then coffee/tea break at 3:30pm. Space is limited to 15 people per day so please only sign up for dates that you know you can attend.
You can’t join this one? See our co-work days schedule below.

Thursday, August 8: Water Quality and Sustainability
Thursday, August 22: WASH and Engineering
Fall dates will be posted in July

RSVP
Group Descriptions:
Rising Water Professionals – This group is for young professionals (those under 35) who work in a water related field and are looking to build community with other like-minded young professionals.
Government Affairs and Communications – If you work in public policy, government affairs or communications for a water related organization this group is for you.
Water Quality and Sustainability – Does your work focus on the environment, water quality or sustainability? If yes, this group is for you.
WASH and Engineering – This group is for professionals whose work focuses on solving water and sanitation problems for communities. Engineers and non-engineers welcomed.

Co-work @Reservoir: Rising Water Professionals
2024-07-11
Work by water with us!
Join the Reservoir Center team for regular opportunities to work at Reservoir and build community with other water professionals that work in your field.
To build community we’ll co-work in the open collaboration space but private office spaces will be available if you need to take virtual meetings. 1 week before the day you will be contacted with details related to lunch and office space needs. Workday starts at 9am, lunch break around 12:30pm and then coffee/tea break at 3:30pm. Space is limited to 15 people per day so please only sign up for dates that you know you can attend.
You can’t join this one? See our co-work days schedule below.

Thursday, July 25: Government Affairs and Communications
Thursday, August 8: Water Quality and Sustainability
Thursday, August 22: WASH and Engineering
Fall dates will be posted in July

RSVP
Group Descriptions:
Rising Water Professionals – This group is for young professionals (those under 35) who work in a water related field and are looking to build community with other like-minded young professionals.
Government Affairs and Communications – If you work in public policy, government affairs or communications for a water related organization this group is for you.
Water Quality and Sustainability – Does your work focus on the environment, water quality or sustainability? If yes, this group is for you.
WASH and Engineering – This group is for professionals whose work focuses on solving water and sanitation problems for communities. Engineers and non-engineers welcomed.

Co-work @Reservoir: WASH and Engineering
2024-06-20
Work by water with us!
Join the Reservoir Center team for regular opportunities to work at Reservoir and build community with other water professionals that work in your field.
To build community we’ll co-work in the open collaboration space but private office spaces will be available if you need to take virtual meetings. 1 week before the day you will be contacted with details related to lunch and office space needs. Workday starts at 9am, lunch break around 12:30pm and then coffee/tea break at 3:30pm. Space is limited to 15 people per day so please only sign up for dates that you know you can attend.
You can’t join this one? See our co-work days schedule below.

Thursday, July 11: Rising Water Professionals
Thursday, July 25: Government Affairs and Communications
Thursday, August 8: Water Quality and Sustainability
Thursday, August 22: WASH and Engineering
Fall dates will be posted in July

RSVP
Group Descriptions:
Rising Water Professionals – This group is for young professionals (those under 35) who work in a water related field and are looking to build community with other like-minded young professionals.
Government Affairs and Communications – If you work in public policy, government affairs or communications for a water related organization this group is for you.
Water Quality and Sustainability – Does your work focus on the environment, water quality or sustainability? If yes, this group is for you.
WASH and Engineering – This group is for professionals whose work focuses on solving water and sanitation problems for communities. Engineers and non-engineers welcomed.

Co-work @Reservoir: Water Quality and Sustainability
2024-06-06
Work by water with us!
Join the Reservoir Center team for regular opportunities to work at Reservoir and build community with other water professionals that work in your field.
To build community we’ll co-work in the open collaboration space but private office spaces will be available if you need to take virtual meetings. 1 week before the day you will be contacted with details related to lunch and office space needs. Workday starts at 9am, lunch break around 12:30pm and then coffee/tea break at 3:30pm. Space is limited to 15 people per day so please only sign up for dates that you know you can attend.
You can’t join this one? See our co-work days schedule below.

Thursday, June 20: WASH and Engineering
Thursday, July 11: Rising Water Professionals
Thursday, July 25: Government Affairs and Communications
Thursday, August 8: Water Quality and Sustainability
Thursday, August 22: WASH and Engineering
Fall dates will be posted in July

RSVP
Group Descriptions:
Rising Water Professionals – This group is for young professionals (those under 35) who work in a water related field and are looking to build community with other like-minded young professionals.
Government Affairs and Communications – If you work in public policy, government affairs or communications for a water related organization this group is for you.
Water Quality and Sustainability – Does your work focus on the environment, water quality or sustainability? If yes, this group is for you.
WASH and Engineering – This group is for professionals whose work focuses on solving water and sanitation problems for communities. Engineers and non-engineers welcomed.

Co-work @Reservoir: Government Affairs and Communications
2024-05-23
Work by water with us!
Join the Reservoir Center team for regular opportunities to work at Reservoir and build community with other water professionals that work in your field.
To build community we’ll co-work in the open collaboration space but private office spaces will be available if you need to take virtual meetings. 1 week before the day you will be contacted with details related to lunch and office space needs. Workday starts at 9am, lunch break around 12:30pm and then coffee/tea break at 3:30pm. Space is limited to 15 people per day so please only sign up for dates that you know you can attend.
You can’t join this one? See our co-work days schedule below.

Thursday, June 6: Water Quality and Sustainability
Thursday, June 20: WASH and Engineering
Thursday, July 11: Rising Water Professionals
Thursday, July 25: Government Affairs and Communications
Thursday, August 8: Water Quality and Sustainability
Thursday, August 22: WASH and Engineering
Fall dates will be posted in July

RSVP
Group Descriptions:
Rising Water Professionals – This group is for young professionals (those under 35) who work in a water related field and are looking to build community with other like-minded young professionals.
Government Affairs and Communications – If you work in public policy, government affairs or communications for a water related organization this group is for you.
Water Quality and Sustainability – Does your work focus on the environment, water quality or sustainability? If yes, this group is for you.
WASH and Engineering – This group is for professionals whose work focuses on solving water and sanitation problems for communities. Engineers and non-engineers welcomed.

Co-work @Reservoir: Rising Water Professionals
2024-05-09
Work by water with us!
Join the Reservoir Center team for regular opportunities to work at Reservoir and build community with other water professionals that work in your field.
To build community we’ll co-work in the open collaboration space but private office spaces will be available if you need to take virtual meetings. 1 week before the day you will be contacted with details related to lunch and office space needs. Workday starts at 9am, lunch break around 12:30pm and then coffee/tea break at 3:30pm. Space is limited to 15 people per day so please only sign up for dates that you know you can attend.
You can’t join this one? See our co-work days schedule below.

Thursday, May 23: Government Affairs and Communications
Thursday, June 6: Water Quality and Sustainability
Thursday, June 20: WASH and Engineering
Thursday, July 11: Rising Water Professionals
Thursday, July 25: Government Affairs and Communications
Thursday, August 8: Water Quality and Sustainability
Thursday, August 22: WASH and Engineering
Fall dates will be posted in July

RSVP
Group Descriptions:
Rising Water Professionals – This group is for young professionals (those under 35) who work in a water related field and are looking to build community with other like-minded young professionals.
Government Affairs and Communications – If you work in public policy, government affairs or communications for a water related organization this group is for you.
Water Quality and Sustainability – Does your work focus on the environment, water quality or sustainability? If yes, this group is for you.
WASH and Engineering – This group is for professionals whose work focuses on solving water and sanitation problems for communities. Engineers and non-engineers welcomed.

Careers for Change: Water is Life
2024-04-25 17:30 - 20:30
Students and young professionals from across DC once again gathered at the Reservoir Center for Water Solutions to explore how they could, in this events theme Water is Life, dedicate their time, energy and skills to closing the water access gap. George Hawkins and Anniestacia Denton from Moonshot Missions provided an energizing keynote, co-interviewing each other to provide insight into their unique paths into the water sector. From USAID to the Environmental Policy Innovation Center, water leaders from a huge range of backgrounds and disciplines also volunteered their story to help young people chart their career path. View a full list of speakers below.

Thank you to our Co-hosts:

Co-work @Reservoir: Water Quality and Sustainability
2024-04-23
Work by water with us!
Join the Reservoir Center team for regular opportunities to work at Reservoir and build community with other water professionals that work in your field.
To build community we’ll co-work in the open collaboration space but private office spaces will be available if you need to take virtual meetings. 1 week before the day you will be contacted with details related to lunch and office space needs. Workday starts at 9am, lunch break around 12:30pm and then coffee/tea break at 3:30pm. Space is limited to 15 people per day so please only sign up for dates that you know you can attend.
You can’t join this one? See our co-work days schedule below.

Thursday, May 9: Rising Water Professionals
Thursday, May 23: Government Affairs and Communications
Thursday, June 6: Water Quality and Sustainability
Thursday, June 20: WASH and Engineering
Thursday, July 11: Rising Water Professionals
Thursday, July 25: Government Affairs and Communications
Thursday, August 8: Water Quality and Sustainability
Thursday, August 22: WASH and Engineering
Fall dates will be posted in July

RSVP
Group Descriptions:
Rising Water Professionals – This group is for young professionals (those under 35) who work in a water related field and are looking to build community with other like-minded young professionals.
Government Affairs and Communications – If you work in public policy, government affairs or communications for a water related organization this group is for you.
Water Quality and Sustainability – Does your work focus on the environment, water quality or sustainability? If yes, this group is for you.
WASH and Engineering – This group is for professionals whose work focuses on solving water and sanitation problems for communities. Engineers and non-engineers welcomed.

Co-work @Reservoir: WASH and Engineering
2024-04-09
Work by water with us!
Join the Reservoir Center team for regular opportunities to work at Reservoir and build community with other water professionals that work in your field.
To build community we’ll co-work in the open collaboration space but private office spaces will be available if you need to take virtual meetings. 1 week before the day you will be contacted with details related to lunch and office space needs. Workday starts at 9am, lunch break around 12:30pm and then coffee/tea break at 3:30pm. Space is limited to 15 people per day so please only sign up for dates that you know you can attend.
You can’t join this one? See our co-work days schedule below.

Tuesday, April 23: Water Quality and Sustainability
Thursday, May 9: Rising Water Professionals
Thursday, May 23: Government Affairs and Communications
Thursday, June 6: Water Quality and Sustainability
Thursday, June 20: WASH and Engineering
Thursday, July 11: Rising Water Professionals
Thursday, July 25: Government Affairs and Communications
Thursday, August 8: Water Quality and Sustainability
Thursday, August 22: WASH and Engineering
Fall dates will be posted in July

RSVP
Group Descriptions:
Rising Water Professionals – This group is for young professionals (those under 35) who work in a water related field and are looking to build community with other like-minded young professionals.
Government Affairs and Communications – If you work in public policy, government affairs or communications for a water related organization this group is for you.
Water Quality and Sustainability – Does your work focus on the environment, water quality or sustainability? If yes, this group is for you.
WASH and Engineering – This group is for professionals whose work focuses on solving water and sanitation problems for communities. Engineers and non-engineers welcomed.

Solar Eclipse Watch Party & Community Cleanup
2024-04-08 14:30 - 17:30
The Reservoir Center was happy to host 28 participants to watch the partial solar eclipse in Washington, DC. The Reservoir Center distributed solar eclipse glasses to all as we gathered on the lawn in the Capital Riverfront Park to view the eclipse. We were graced with wonderful weather (high in the low 70s) and limited cloud cover to visualize an 87% eclipse of the sun. A member of our group even brought a telescope with appropriate solar tinting to capture images of the special event.
After the maximum eclipse had passed a portion of our group walked along the Anacostia River collecting trash and recycling to beautify our Navy Yard neighborhood. After an hour of cleaning up the community, we refreshed those calories lost by having an ice cream social outside of the Ice Cream Jubilee, which is right outside of our Reservoir Center property. Again, given the beautiful weather we were able to enjoy our treats outside where we were able to continue the engaging conversation on our respective interests during this upcoming water week.
We want to thank everyone who participated.

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Co-work @Reservoir: Government Affairs and Communications
2024-04-04
Work by water with us!
Join the Reservoir Center team for regular opportunities to work at Reservoir and build community with other water professionals that work in your field.
To build community we’ll co-work in the open collaboration space but private office spaces will be available if you need to take virtual meetings. 1 week before the day you will be contacted with details related to lunch and office space needs. Workday starts at 9am, lunch break around 12:30pm and then coffee/tea break at 3:30pm. Space is limited to 15 people per day so please only sign up for dates that you know you can attend.
You can’t join this one? See our co-work days schedule below.

Tuesday, April 9: WASH and Engineering
Tuesday, April 23: Water Quality and Sustainability
Thursday, May 9: Rising Water Professionals
Thursday, May 23: Government Affairs and Communications
Thursday, June 6: Water Quality and Sustainability
Thursday, June 20: WASH and Engineering
Thursday, July 11: Rising Water Professionals
Thursday, July 25: Government Affairs and Communications
Thursday, August 8: Water Quality and Sustainability
Thursday, August 22: WASH and Engineering
Fall dates will be posted in July

RSVP
Group Descriptions:
Rising Water Professionals – This group is for young professionals (those under 35) who work in a water related field and are looking to build community with other like-minded young professionals.
Government Affairs and Communications – If you work in public policy, government affairs or communications for a water related organization this group is for you.
Water Quality and Sustainability – Does your work focus on the environment, water quality or sustainability? If yes, this group is for you.
WASH and Engineering – This group is for professionals whose work focuses on solving water and sanitation problems for communities. Engineers and non-engineers welcomed.

World Water Day Summit: Innovating for Clean Water
2024-03-22 08:30 - 12:00
During this year’s UN World Water Day Summit at the Reservoir Center attendees heard from leaders in the public and private sectors share their vision for how to strengthen the connection between investment and technology. Their goal — help advance the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation across the globe.
The speakers described four important steps that need to take place to achieve water security for all:

Bring water into the broader conversation around sustainability and climate action
Collaborate across the private and public sectors to achieve progress in water access
Ensure water is seen as a climate problem
Continue to focus on investing in underserved communities and nurturing innovation

Download Event Program

Co-work @Reservoir: Rising Water Professionals
2024-03-14
Work by water with us!
Join the Reservoir Center team for regular opportunities to work at Reservoir and build community with other water professionals that work in your field.
Co-work @Reservoir: Rising Water Professionals day pictures:

To build community we’ll co-work in the open collaboration space but private office spaces will be available if you need to take virtual meetings. 1 week before the day you will be contacted with details related to lunch and office space needs. Workday starts at 9am, lunch break around 12:30pm and then coffee/tea break at 3:30pm. Space is limited to 15 people per day so please only sign up for dates that you know you can attend.
Couldn’t join this one? See our co-work days schedule below.

Thursday, April 4: Government Affairs and Communications
Tuesday, April 9: WASH and Engineering
Tuesday, April 23: Water Quality and Sustainability
Thursday, May 9: Rising Water Professionals
Thursday, May 23: Government Affairs and Communications
Thursday, June 6: Water Quality and Sustainability
Thursday, June 20: WASH and Engineering
Thursday, July 11: Rising Water Professionals
Thursday, July 25: Government Affairs and Communications
Thursday, August 8: Water Quality and Sustainability
Thursday, August 22: WASH and Engineering
Fall dates will be posted in July

Group Descriptions:
Rising Water Professionals – This group is for young professionals (those under 35) who work in a water related field and are looking to build community with other like-minded young professionals.
Government Affairs and Communications – If you work in public policy, government affairs or communications for a water related organization this group is for you.
Water Quality and Sustainability – Does your work focus on the environment, water quality or sustainability? If yes, this group is for you.
WASH and Engineering – This group is for professionals whose work focuses on solving water and sanitation problems for communities. Engineers and non-engineers welcomed.

Careers for Change: Climate Action
2024-02-08 17:30 - 20:30
This was another exciting event from our Careers for Change series that empowers college students and rising professionals to harness their skills and energy to have a positive impact on the world around them.
The attendees met with a group of experts, from a diversity of sectors and disciplines, leading on climate action, and left equipped to catalyze change in the communities and systems they’re a part of, be it a university, company, or neighborhood. They had the chance to meet the professionals one-on-one and have authentic conversations about their journeys, motivations, and key learnings.

Thank you to our Co-hosts:

Work in Water Open House
2023-10-27 09:30 - 13:30
The Work in Water Open House proved to be a smashing success and included more than 40 D.C. public high school students and volunteers representing an array of Reservoir Center partners and local water service providers.
The event helped students understand water challenges in their communities and allowed them to meet the people working to solve them. Students rotated through 10 activity stations designed to open their eyes to the world of water, ranging from digital water management challenges and water tower builds to mentorship with local university students and fun, blindfolded puzzle stations.
The afternoon included a panel of young professionals who shared their experiences working in the water sector, giving our guests ideas for how people of all skills and interests can contribute to positively impacting their community – and communities around the world – with clean water and sanitation.

Reservoir Center Movie Night
2023-09-26 19:00 - 21:00
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a Reservoir Center night at the movies! It was a fun and informative evening filled with impressive films and great networking. The movies’ screened were water-focused documentaries “Upstream, Downriver” and “A River Out of Time”.
“Upstream, Downriver” takes viewers into the heart of the battle for water justice. Powerful stories with frontline community activists are interwoven with historical context about landmark regulations that significantly reduced water pollution in the U.S. but failed to serve disadvantaged communities that are hardest hit by today’s climate crisis.
“A River Out of Time” follows a crew of scientists, artists, educators, and river lovers on a trip that was simultaneously a celebration of modern river life and a critical look at how we interpret the Colorado River’s history and use its waters. In 1869, a small group of surveyors led by John Wesley Powell set out to map the unknown extent of the Colorado River Basin. 150 years later, this team set out to raft in Powell’s footsteps in an effort to reevaluate Powell’s legacy, absorb the unquantifiable power of place, and articulate what the future may hold for water in the American West.
Fernando Castro-Alvarez, Regional Liaison for the Bureau of Reclamation, provided an in-depth overview of the challenges and opportunities facing the Colorado River, along with sharing his personal connection to the water challenges confronting the western U.S. Visitors were treated to pizza, local craft beer, and popcorn. We hope you can join us for our next movie night!
Special thanks to our event co-hosts: Anacostia Riverkeeper, Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA), Women’s Aquatic Network, Potomac Riverkeeper Network
