This Week 11-27-23 Maximize Your Impact for Global Water this Tuesday or Anyday

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

Congratulations to our new Ambassadors, and say “hello” to our newest members! Alicia Dodd (Illinois), Eric Trerotola (Texas), Mary M Lomas (Illinois)

THIS GIVING TUESDAY, we invite you to multiply your impact by giving to volunteer-led initiatives, organized by Global Water Works members. We're supporting the World of Water Team harvesting rainwater in schools, expanding Lake County Lake Lovers and educating the next generation. Global Water Works connects water experts, businesses, and technologies to provide solutions for water issues around the world.

YOUR GIFTS HELP US GROW NEWS WORTH SHARING: Abandoned artesian wells can waste millions of gallons of water. Here’s how a well-plugging program can reduce the loss. WHO TO KNOW: The All-Important Next Generation of Water Leaders! As the world faces

challenges related to quality water scarcity and pollution, the need for skilled and visionary leaders in the water sector has never been more critical. Recruiting the next generation of leaders into water careers is essential for ensuring sustainable water management and addressing the complex issues that lie ahead. THIS WEEK’S POLL Which of the following would be most effective in attracting the Next Generation of leaders to the water industry?

• Educational program in schools focused on water science and conservation – 37%

• Engaging social media campaigns promoting the importance of water conservation – 0%

• Interactive community and virtual events showcasing water related innovation and technology – 0%

• Collaborative projects between businesses and schools to address local water challenges – 25%

• Other, please comment – 37%

This week’s poll generated a lot of discussion. Most felt that all these items were important, but also that existing water professionals need to be active in mentoring the next generation of talent. Also, existing leadership needs to step up with existing and new technologies. And adding water industry vocational content in schools, including water issues on social media, in businesses and the community would help to attract the next generation as well. INNOVATION AND INTELLIGENT DESIGN: PUB - The Story of NEWater - Ensuring water

security in the face of climate change is a key challenge for Singapore, one of the most water-stressed countries in the world. Singapore's Public Utility Board (PUB) recycles NEWater – a major breakthrough that allowed Singapore to close the water loop THE WONDER OF WATER: Water’s intelligent design provides the unique properties that

it essential for life, as explored in Michael Denton’s book and video, The Wonder of Water.

TIPS AND TOOLS YOU CAN USE: Your Future is Brighter When You Plan – Whether you’re a business professional, a technology innovator, or marketer it pays to have a clear vision and a plan Here are some tools you can use.

ECO-FRIENDLY TIPS: Instead of bagging up your raked leaves to send to the landfill, use them as mulch. Not only will this help conserve water by retaining moisture, it helps to control

weeds and boost nutrients for plants.

#WATERTECH SHOWCASE: Have a water challenge? Chances are there is a solution

available in the Global Water Works technology database to help address it. Search or browse the database, and see case studies and video demonstrations of technology. MEET GWW PARTNERS AT THESE EVENTS:

OFF-GRID CONFERENCE: Off-Grid Tech Day is December 6. Off-Grid Conference is December 7 – 8. The two-day event OFF-GRID Expo + Conference (OEC) is the only neutral congress trade event in Europe focused on the off-grid solar, wind and hydropower systems sector.

RAINREACH: The 2023 Reflections and 2024 Vision is Friday, December 1.

SAVE THE DATE: Read on for Global Water Works Community Happenings - curated from around the globe. A partial list is below: FLORIDA SECTION AWWA FALL CONFERENCE – November 26 – 29 IRRIGATION SHOW AND EDUCATION WEEK – November 27 – December 1 CALIFORNIA BIORESOURCES ALLIANCE SYMPOSIUM 2023 – November 28 – 29 RAINREACH 2023 REFLECTIONS AND 2024 VISION – December 1 SPECIALIZED CONFERENCE ON WATER/WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT – December 3 – 8 PRAISE AND PRAYER – December 5

WATEC PORTUGAL – December 5 – 7 NORTH AMERICAN WATER LOSS CONFERENCE – December 5 - 7 OFF-GRID EXPO & CONFERENCE 2023 – December 6 – 8 PRAISE AND PRAYER – December 19 FLORIDA GROUNDWATER CONFERENCE – January 23 – 24 WATER & WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT, TREATMENT & TRANSPORT SHOW – January 24 - 27 RURAL WATER RALLY – February 6 – 8 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT – February 11 – 14 WORLD WATER TECH INNOVATION SUMMIT – February 20 – 21 1st SWAN SMART METERING WORKSHOP – February 29 – March 1, 2024 ILLINOIS LAKES MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE – March 4 - 6 2024 WATER REUSE SYMPOSIUM – March 10 – 13, 2024 FLORIDA WATER RESOURCES CONFERENCE – April 2 – 6 WISCONSIN WATER WEEK – April 10 – 16 GLOBAL WATER SUMMIT 2024 – April 15 – 17 THE WATER TOWER DEMO DAY – April 18 EARTH DAY – April 22 FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING SUMMER SCHOOL – June 16 - 19

EXPLORING GLOBAL WATER WORKS: Whether you're looking for a project, technology or best practices, you should be able to expand your network and your knowledge through the simple search, news feed or member locator. ABOUT GlobalWaterWorks: Each week, we identify research, success stories, new technologies and water heroes to illustrate how global water works for the planet, people and prosperity. Our mission is to connect drops of interest for waves of impact, and we invite you to collaborate and celebrate impactful water work in the community: https://connect.globalwaterworks.org. You can also follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-water-works Twitter @GlobalWaterWork; and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalWaterWorks Jacksonville Beach, FL·Posted Yesterday, November 27

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