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We loved sharing our work at the 3rd Annual Louisiana CPRA Coastal Day! Want to learn more about our residential water quality studies? Read our quick & easy one pagers:
✅ 2025 SE Louisiana PFAS Study: drive.google.com/.../1AFjQ09u...
✅2024 Orleans Parish Lead Study: drive.google.com/.../1n51XAwe...
November 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
In case you were wondering where we’ll be on Saturday…

FORESTival by A Studio in the Woods is back!! Come stop by our table -- we’ll introduce you to our podcast series "Don't Water it Down," and share our latest water quality research.

Go to astudiointhewoods.org/forestival for tickets!
November 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Election Day is around the corner! 🤔 What does that mean for water management? We lay it out in our latest blog post - go to https://medium.com/@nolawater

ELECTION DAY is Saturday, Nov.15!! Early voting is open through Nov.8. Go VOTE!!
November 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
2 WEEKS left to apply for our Brackish Artist Collective‼️

Over six weeks, artists will have the opportunity to dive into the environmental challenges of Southeast Louisiana through salons, site visits, and other excursions.

Apply at: forms.gle/MhpFKdMqk61Y...

Questions? keree@nolawater.org
November 4, 2025 at 8:53 PM
What’s on the November ballot? 🗳️
Join CBNO’s Changemaker Series: 2025 Bond Propositions Explained on Thurs. Nov 6 | 5:30–7:30 PM | Twelve Mile Limit (500 S. Telemachus) to learn about the 3 bond proposals for housing, infrastructure, and drainage.

Learn more ahead of the event at cbno.org/bonds.
November 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Are Louisiana residents at risk from forever chemicals?

We tested 107 homes across SE Louisiana, and the results show contamination is not isolated but a regional issue tied to the Mississippi River and compounded by saltwater intrusion from the Gulf. Register today: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Funding green infrastructure projects will be crucial for managing New Orleans' flooding challenges.

“A large part of the opposition is, who gets to control the money,” says TWC's Narrative Strategy & Edu. Manager Joey Algier. “No one is on the side of flooding."

www.nar.realtor/on-common-gr...
Living on the Water’s Edge
The highest flood risks are borne by poorer, predominantly white communities in rural areas.
www.nar.realtor
August 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Green Project Win in Louisiana! 🏆

LDH incorporated priority pts for green projects in its SRF loan application based on recs shared by TWC! 🌱Drinking water utilities that add water efficiency, energy efficiency, green infs, or envrnmtl innovation to capital imprvmt projects are prioritized for $$.
August 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
"Act 105 could leave Louisiana's wetlands vulnerable to unregulated development and pollution: medium.com/@nolawater/w...

Want to learn more about the bills passed this legislative session? Join us Thursday 7/31 at 12pm CST for our 2025 Louisiana Legislation webinar: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Where the Water Stops: Understanding Louisiana’s Act 105
July 28, 2025
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July 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Louisiana faces an escalating insurance crisis. It's no surprise that home fortification and disaster strategy were top of mind during the 2025 Louisiana State Legislative session.

Our latest "Water News" article explores Act 79 and what it means for Louisiana homeowners. medium.com/@nolawater/f...
Fortifying Homes, Funding Resilience: Understanding Louisiana’s Act 79
July 24, 2025
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July 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Interested in volunteering with us? NOLA Water Week is around the corner, and we're looking for volunteers to help with weekday events, our patron party, and WATERMelon Festival! Sign up here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
NOLA Water Week Volunteer Form
Join us in powering a powerful week of events focused on water justice, healing, policy, and community celebration. We need volunteers to help with logistics, hospitality, set-up, breakdown, and more ...
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July 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Did you follow this year's Louisiana state legislative session and think: "Did they actually pass that??"? Then this webinar is for you.

Topics focus on water, insurance, energy, state governance, and more!

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
July 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Some photos from the @uswateralliance.bsky.social One Water Summit. The team had a great time connecting with water professionals from across the country (especially our WECR colleagues!), and showing off our podcast series: “Don’t Water it Down.”

Thanks to our hosts, and we'll see you next year!
July 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Although we will not see the Water Justice Fund on the ballot this Nov. we remain committed finding better stormwater solutions.

We are so proud of the work our team put in over the past 4 years, and we are SO thankful to every resident, intern and thought partner who contributed to this project.
July 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Join us for a virtual panel, featuring some exciting podcast experts! Learn strategies for creating impactful water advocacy content and discover mentorship opportunities within the podcasting community.

This event is free and open to the public! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
July 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
There is so much impactful work happening in the water world, and we want to recognize the people behind it!!

Nominate your favorite NOLA Water Warrior by FRIDAY, JULY 18: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#waterwarriors #waterwarriorawards #nolawaterweek #nolawaterweek2025 #makewaves
July 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Mark your calendars!! Introducing "NOLA Water Week" - a week of community events centered on education, healing and joy. Details to follow!

If you're interested in sponsorship opportunities, please email us at nolawaterweek@nolawater.org. We'd love to hear from you! #nolawaterweek #nolaevents
July 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The nomination period is open for the first annual Water Warriors Awards! Let's celebrate the people making waves in the New Orleans area!! Use this form to submit your nomination: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Application deadline: Friday, July 18th at 11:59pm.
July 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Louisiana Dept. of Health (LDH) released 2024 Water Grades for the state’s public water systems, marking the 3rd year of a statewide initiative to evaluate and publicly report on the performance of water providers. Read our analysis to find out how your water utility did.
medium.com/@nolawater/s...
State of Water Quality: An analysis of Louisiana’s 2025 Drinking Water Grades
June 6, 2025
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June 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Reposted
Most voters agree the U.S. should protect more of its lands and waters. That includes 73% of Republicans, 84% of Independents, and 89% of Democrats.

📄 See more in our latest polling brief:
app-na1.hubspotdocuments.com/documents/46...
June 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
SO PROUD of our team! After 4 years of community driven work, we finally had the opportunity to present the Water Justice Fund (WJF) to the City Council Public Works Committee. If you want to see better stormwater management, then TELL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
June 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Learn more about the Water Justice Fund, our proposal for better stormwater management!

Facing rising flood risk, New Orleans considers new fees to tackle drainage woes veritenews.org/2025/05/12/n...
Facing rising flood risk, New Orleans considers new fees to tackle drainage woes - Verite News New Orleans
Recent polling shows more than half of residents support stormwater fees, new stormwater department.
veritenews.org
May 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
What does it mean to be named “most endangered river”? Here's the quick breakdown.

Read the full report from American Rivers: www.americanrivers.org/wp-content/u...

Voice your concerns & support federal protections for the Mississippi River: act.americanrivers.org/page/81933/a...
May 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
THANK YOU to our wonderful donors! We are so appreciative of the many supporters who contributed this year. Although we did not reach our Give NOLA Day goal, we will continue to fundraise for floating planter boxes! You can still donate & support Grand Bayou Village at donorbox.org/water-collab...
May 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM