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Photo of people playing in the Platte River in Denver, Colorado.

What’s up in Western water news?

We look back on the media conversation around Western water supply, safety, and access in this year’s scan of water ...

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A quote graphic that reads: “We believe the underpinnings of inequality and injustice in our societies are largely based on severed and appropriated land relationships, so we focus on securing land tenure for farmers of color as the fundamental way of righting those wrongs. - Javier Román-Nieves, Director of Strategic Storytelling Minnow. Including a picture of Javier

Rising Voices: New nonprofit Minnow combats the inextricable link between land, water, and justice

In this issue of the Maven’s Notebook Rising Voices column, Water Hub checks in with Javier Román-Nieves, Director of Strategic ...

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Learning how to tell your organization’s story

Telling your organization’s story: A discussion on how to get noticed, be heard, and elevate your story as an ...

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Multi-solving with nature in the Colorado River Basin

Recap of our recent media briefing on Colorado River solutions that work with nature and provide multiple benefits to the ...

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Water words that connect: A discussion about water language that is accessible, inclusive, and emotionally resonant.

Continuing the conversation on water words

Briget Arndell recaps a recent Water Hub workshop that discussed the the impact and importance of using water words that ...

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The Milwaukee River winds right through downtown, and is pictured here after a major rainstorm

The language of One Water

Nicole Lampe reflects on her experience at the One Water Summit, and the ways the language we use to talk ...

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Building Water Trust: Nuestra Casa Tackles Water Justice in the Bay Area

In this issue of the Maven’s Notebook Rising Voices column, the Water Hub checks in with Water Justice Program Coordinator ...

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Making Connections: Communicating Climate Change & Changing Our Ways

In this issue briefing on the impacts and health concerns of toxic algae, we also dig into the climate connection ...

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Rising Voices: Dam Removal and the Future of Algal Blooms

In this issue briefing on the impacts and health concerns of toxic algae, we also dig into the climate connection ...

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Issue briefing: Toxic algae

In this issue briefing on the impacts and health concerns of toxic algae, we also dig into the climate connection ...

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Time to break out the podium?

Recap of our latest workshop on the key elements of planning a successful press event.

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Water, food, soil, and California’s need for holistic climate policy

Arohi Sharma shares the importance of soil health, soil's relationship to water quality, and key takeaways from NRDC’s latest regenerative ...

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High-angle selfie of José wearing a face cover with colorful Native American designs. The background is filled with thousands of yellow maple leaves that cover the floor. He was taking a walk in Berkeley, CA, during the fall and right after it rained.

Water Hub Staff Spotlight Q&A: José Aranda

I draw from past experiences, and incorporate new learnings, to help uplift underrepresented voices in water through the Color of ...

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4 artists and organizers on equitable engagement in climate, water & movement work

Strategies from four artists and organizers on equitable engagement in climate & movement work.

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Round up: 4 artists and organizers inspiring the water and climate movement

Four artists and organizers whose work give insight into how to work equitably with creators and inspire change. 

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Envisioning Central Valley 2040

A panel discussion with local environmental justice leaders highlights practices and policies that can build drought resilience and address long ...

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Control your narrative = shaping public perception and dismantling dominant narratives

Coverage of Covid-19 crisis and police brutality made 2021 a stand-out year for climate coverage, however, the problematic trend of ...

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Western water polling: what’s top of mind for voters?

Late last month, the Water Hub offered a Western water polling update for our network, sharing toplines from seven recent ...

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Photo essay: Eyes on the Colorado River

In this photo essay, we toured water infrastructure, restoration projects, Tribal lands, and agricultural areas along the Colorado River.

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Making Groundwater Research Visible

As another Groundwater Awareness Week goes by and World Water Day arrives, we’ve compiled facts and resources about a lesser ...

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