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After five years of incubating at Climate Nexus, the Water Hub will soon become an independent organization, while Climate Nexus will close its doors on June 21. We send deep thanks and care to our colleagues during this transition and encourage the climate movement to tap into this incredible talent. Climate Nexus has added tremendous value to the field of climate communications and we’ll do our best to carry on the legacy and expertise Climate Nexus modeled over its decade plus, seeking every opportunity to connect the dots between water and climate. We encourage orgs looking for climate communications and digital expertise to think about the dedicated staff looking for opportunities after Climate Nexus closes and we’re happy to make connections: https://lnkd.in/gPZcfWHq Read on for our full statement 👇

🎙️ Today's episode of the Making Contact podcast explores East Erosi's 20-year fight for clean water. Hear directly from residents about their challenges and successes, alongside insights from Community Water Center and Self-Help Enterprises. Join the conversation and listen to the episode below ⬇️

"The amount of contaminated water laced with raw sewage that is flowing across the U.S.-Mexico border into San Diego County exceeded 44 billion gallons in 2023, the most on record in the last quarter-century, according to a new report. And this year’s volumes could surpass all records should the region get more damaging rainstorms. The flows carry stormwater, groundwater and raw sewage to the ocean. Rainstorms in the past couple of years have brought staggering amounts of that polluted stew over the border into San Diego County, flooding some South Bay roads where people have had to be rescued, extending beach closures, and bringing sedimentation and trash to the Tijuana River Valley." Tammy Murga in Los Angeles Times : https://lnkd.in/gxJ4PFVp

We're hiring! Water Hub is still accepting applications for our Relationships Associate position. If you’re passionate about building meaningful connections and want to be a part of a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you. 🗓️ Submit your application by Friday, August 2nd to be considered for this role! https://lnkd.in/ehCAxz9m

The Water Cooler newsletter is heading to inboxes this week! This month's edition covers climate in the election, the latest in water news, and new WH resources. 🌎✨ Sign up for essential water updates: https://lnkd.in/d6mjjKPF

"Between April 2023 and last April, urban water users consumed an average of 77 gallons per person per day. That comes out to a 9% decrease since the drought emergency ended in March 2023. This period includes the effects of two consecutive wet winters, the first of which relieved the years-long historic drought that had gripped the western United States since 2021." Sean Greene for Los Angeles Times: https://lnkd.in/dqcvU-Gk

"As air temperatures hit records in recent weeks, Native American and state fisheries experts and environmentalists are warning that water temperatures in the Columbia River Basin are similarly on the rise. Those warming waters — in major tributaries like the Okanogan River and the Snake River — come at the same time as annual migrations of sockeye salmon from the Pacific Ocean, complicating a spawning ritual that spans hundreds of miles and is already peppered with human-made obstacles. Although salmon populations in the region have benefited from efforts to improve their spawning habitat, restore river flows and remove barriers from their travels, fisheries managers worry long periods of hot water could ruin it all in the years to come." Jennifer Yachnin for E&E News: https://lnkd.in/eX7rzbbq

"...FEMA is expanding its definition of the floodplain, following an executive order from President Joe Biden that forced government agencies to tighten rules about how they respond to the increasing risk of floods. In a significant shift, the new standard will require the agency to factor in the impact of climate change on future flood risk when it decides where and how it’s safe to build. The new rule will result in higher-elevated and better-fortified buildings, and could help break a cycle of destruction and reconstruction that has cost the government billions of dollars over the past few decades." Jack Bittle for Grist: https://lnkd.in/ghJECphV

Congrats to our #ColorOfWater member, Carlos Moran! 👏 🎉

🌊 We’re so excited to welcome Briana Flin (she/her) as the newest member of the Water Hub team, joining us as our Content Producer/Strategist! 🎥✨ Briana’s impressive background as a video journalist has seen her amplify marginalized voices and spotlight crucial issues, particularly around water. She’s produced impactful documentaries on topics like coastal restoration, water shortages, and pollution, collaborating with outlets such as The Guardian and PBS. Originally from Northern California, Briana brings her passion for storytelling and her dedication to environmental justice to our team. 🌟💧 Read more about her in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/gmUxkhTt