The Water Council

As we celebrate The Water Council's 15th anniversary, Dean Amhaus, our founding president and CEO, reflects on our history, major milestones and future. Check out our blog for more on our impact over 15 years as the hub Where Water Works: https://lnkd.in/gr5NHTT2 #WhereWaterWorks #WorldWaterHub #WaterTechnology #WaterStewardship A. O. Smith Corporation Badger Meter Greater Milwaukee Committee MMAC Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Had an incredible time at the Nexus Sustainability Leaders Summit last week. Thank you to the The Water Council, Marquette University's Sustainability Lab, along with the esteemed panel speakers, for their invaluable contributions in hosting the event. Their efforts are instrumental in advancing water resilience and shaping the future of water stewardship, management, and energy and sustainability outcomes. The two-day summit addressed critical issues in water and energy, focusing on climate resilience, the imperative of energy transition, the integration of artificial intelligence in both sectors, and the importance of sustainable finance. From thought-provoking sessions to connecting with industry leaders, the day was both inspiring and enlightening. We're excited to bring these insights back to The Wasmer Company and look forward to continuing our journey toward more efficient, sustainable water practices with our partners and clients. #WaterStewardship #Sustainability #Innovation #EnergyEfficiency #TheWaterCouncil #MarquetteUniversity

#Milwaukee’s position as a leader in #water #technology has been significantly influenced by The Water Council, a nonprofit organization launched in 2009 that is dedicated to fostering #innovation and partnerships within the global water sector. With roots tracing back to the region’s historical water usage in brewing, food processing, and tanneries, Milwaukee has become a hub for cutting-edge water technologies, making The Water Council a central figure in driving the local #economy forward. Article: 'The Water Council's transformative impact' https://lnkd.in/g6Y8_Wak via MKEStartup.News #Wisconsin #naturalresources #leadership

Our European representative, Beverley Ferrara, recently spoke at Invest Northern Ireland's Sustainable Water Connect event with colleagues from Invest NI, Uisce Éireann Irish Water and British Water. Their goal? To demystify expansion into new markets and highlight resources available to help companies take advantage of opportunities in the Republic of Ireland, Great Britain and the United States. Beverley writes about those opportunities, along with challenges and the importance of partnership, in her latest View From Europe dispatch. APX10™ GKinetic Energy Ltd https://lnkd.in/gnRMFcvK

Applications close Friday for our new Innovation Program Director position! Do you or someone you know have experience with startups, innovation and program management? You might be just who we're looking for to help run our innovation programs such as BREW 2.0, Tech Challenge and Pilot Program. Help us find the #WaterTechnology innovations that will help solve global water quality and quantity challenges! #Hiring #Milwaukee Karen J. Frost https://lnkd.in/gs_pfgcB

Here's some fun news from our member GRUNDFOS -- they are teaming up with the Houston Astros to raise money for communities worldwide that lack access to clean water. Grundfos will host events across the U.S. called Walk for Water. Locations include Indianapolis, Indiana, Lenexa, Kansas, Allentown, Pennsylvania, Aurora, Illinois and Fresno, California. The combined efforts of employees, friends and family, along with the events, will bring access to more than 4,500 people around the world. Now there's a walk that a pitcher can get behind!

Thrilled to have joined The Water Council and Marquette University at the Nexus Sustainability Leaders Summit, the Midwest's largest gathering dedicated to sustainable business and finance. The event brought together an incredible mix of accomplished leaders, each offering unique perspectives that are reshaping sustainability and driving meaningful impact. Progress needs people - these are the people. Two key takeaways stood out: think big and share broadly. Scaling up our efforts requires building trust to foster greater collaboration, unlock creativity, and mobilize investments. By sharing and educating others about current and future work in sustainability, we can accelerate efforts across water, energy, finance, agriculture, and artificial intelligence. A special shoutout to the indefatigable Charles Fishman for expertly moderating two days of in-depth panels, and kudos to Christopher K. Merker, Ph.D., CFA, Dean Amhaus, and the entire team for executing an inspiring event at the iconic Harley-Davidson Museum, LLC.

MKEStartup.News wrote an illuminating summary of The Water Council's new SBA award and what it means for #Milwaukee's #WaterTechnology cluster. “We can be that door opener to new ideas and new technology," said Karen J. Frost, VP of economic development and innovation. "We’re able to create that full-circle moment for companies, helping them quantify their water risks and then find solutions through our network of innovators." MMAC GKinetic Energy Ltd #WorldWaterHub #WhereWaterWorks Anna Lardinois

The first-ever Nexus Sustainability Leaders Summit, co-hosted by Marquette Business and The Water Council, brought together hundreds of industry leaders from around the country. “Marquette has long been a champion of sustainable business," said Christopher K. Merker, Ph.D., CFA, co-director of Marquette's sustainability lab. "Convening the brightest minds in sustainability to learn from each other and talk solutions is deeply aligned with our mission.” https://lnkd.in/gRamAnjS

The #GreatLakes, accounting for 21% of the world's surface freshwater, are experiencing a major drought in the region, forcing lake levels to plummet between 2-to-8 inches below the norm. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4htSCJo With droughts, floods, and other water challenges on the rise in the region, our new water innovation and stewardship exchange, or Great Lakes WISE, is bringing business leaders together with other experts to reduce corporate water risks and strengthen watershed resilience and protection across the region. Get involved today: https://lnkd.in/gQjrtUXU Veolia North America, A. O. Smith Corporation, BlueTriton Brands, Sloan, Watts Water Technologies, Fresh Coast Climate Solutions, The Water Council