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January Water Cooler: Are you not edutained?

Sarah Bucci writes about the current water media landscape, plus registration for a new edutainment training, and 2026 digital ...

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4 storylines to watch: What’s shaping water news in 2026

We explore four emerging water storylines in 2026.

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5 takeaways from our 2026 social media vibe check

Where is social media headed in 2026?

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10 water communications resources for nonprofits

Read our roundup of our most-read water communications resources from 2025.

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Water Hub 2025: Stories, tools, and hope

Highlights from the Water Hub’s work in 2025, including frontline partner support, solutions storytelling, and tools and trainings.

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5 research-backed insights for talking about disaster resilience

New insights from Water Hub and Climate Advocacy Lab research on public sentiment on government responsibility, disaster resilience, and nature-based ...

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The Flow of Trust: Launching the Water Utility-Community Communications Guide

Launching the Water Utility–Community Communications Guide.

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November Water Cooler: Forest Days > Data Centers

José Aranda writes about data centers, Houston’s green solutions, and upcoming workshops with the Water Hub.

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Issue briefing: AI, data centers, and water

Learn the facts and ongoing discussions about artificial intelligence and its water impacts.

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Lessons from Queer Brown Vegan on how to work with creators

Climate creator Isaias Hernandez (Queer Brown Vegan) shares how nonprofits can build ethical, impactful partnerships with online influencers.

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October Water Cooler: From Montana, with water love 💙

Jessica writes about the Water Hub's 2026 visioning, trainings, and new videos

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Briefing: Can the South be a model for flood preparedness and recovery?

Recap media briefing with experts on natural flood solutions in the South.

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5 takeaways  from #TeamWater’s $40M influencer campaign

The $40 million #TeamWater campaign shows just how powerful online creators are as cause communicators, and offers some lessons for ...

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August Water Cooler: The power of humor in difficult times

Briana writes about how humor can make water advocacy more engaging.

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National media scan: Weather whiplash makes headlines

We looked back at 2024 trends in water supply, safety, access, and affordability news to help us better understand what’s ...

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July Water Cooler: A reflection on love, loss, and legacy

Zakiyaa writes about grief, love, and becoming a part of the greater story in Water Hub's July newsletter.

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June Water Cooler: Reflect, and wade deeper

Sussan writes about lessons from water and the importance of intermovement solidarity messaging in Water Hub's latest newsletter.

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April Water Cooler: Planting seeds of change

Sarah writes about lessons from acequias, our news documentary, and beaver believers in our latest newsletter.

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Polling: Water messages that bridge divides

Recap from Environmental Polling Consortium webinar on the State of Public Opinion on Water.

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March Water Cooler: Unpacking disinfo & building power

Nicole shares an invite to our polling briefing and Groundwater Awareness Week content.

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