Internet of Water Coalition

Happy #InternationalOpenDataDay! We’re thankful for all of our partners and colleagues who have worked to create strategies and technology to empower us to share #WaterData across geographic and organizational boundaries.? ? New to open data? Check out our blog explaining the importance of sharing water data and the tool we’re developing to make public?data sharing a reality.? ? https://lnkd.in/g2wQNP5x?

Looking to keep up with the #WaterData community? Check out the IoW Coalition’s Connect the Drops Newsletter! Each month, you'll find project updates, events, job opportunities, and more. Sign up to stay up to date with the latest news from across the IoW Coalition! https://lnkd.in/gYXJNvp2 #InternetOfWater

Apply to the US Water Prize by February 12! ? ? The US Water Prize recognizes organizations including water utilities, environmental organizations, research organizations, and more?for outstanding achievements in response to our biggest water challenges. We’re proud to work with and support so many?partners?doing?innovative?work in the water space. From efforts to modernize water data infrastructure to outreach and education, we’re excited to celebrate how you’re transforming water management in the US!? ? https://lnkd.in/gve_tU6z #WaterManagement #WaterData #OneWaterSummit

Crumbling data infrastructure isn't just about economic statistics or government surveys – it impacts vital sectors like water management. NPR explored this issue, highlighting the risks of outdated systems and the opportunities for modern solutions. With the #InternetofWater, we believe that unlocking the power of #waterdata is key to addressing 21st-century challenges. Recent support from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is a major step forward. Through a $2.5M, five-year cooperative agreement, we're accelerating the development of Geoconnex – a groundbreaking #opensource system to modernize water data infrastructure and enable seamless discovery of water metadata. With Geoconnex, we're building a future where water data isn't siloed but connected and accessible to all. Together, we can transform the way communities, states, tribes, utilities, researchers and more manage and share water information. Read the article and join the conversation on why water data infrastructure matters: https://lnkd.in/eyXQ7H-V

The IoW is working across borders!? ?? Recently, the Internet of Water team joined global partners in Cairo for a pivotal session on ‘Policy and Technical Solutions for Water Data Diplomacy and Exchange.’ This event brought together experts from over 20 countries to share insights, explore data-sharing practices, and discuss the role of water data diplomacy in building trust and driving better decision-making across Africa.? ?? Pictured here, Faith Sternlieb, PhD facilitates an interactive session where our team, alongside global partners, created space for experts to exchange ideas, share experiences on water data, and identify shared interests and future opportunities for collaboration.? ?? Read the full after-action report for key takeaways: https://lnkd.in/ggfp9baX Stephan Dietrich Environmental Law Institute Women in Water Diplomacy Network World Meteorological Organization United Nations Economic Commission for Europe #CairoWaterWeek #AfricaWaterWeek #WaterData #WaterDiplomacy

Sharing data makes for more valuable, understandable data — but sharing data effectively isn’t always simple. @Center for Geospatial Solutions team members went to #AGU24 to present on the challenges, successes, and lessons we’ve learned on the journey to create Geoconnex, a digital commons for sharing water data. Learn more about the Geoconnex system: https://lnkd.in/gBx-FJBD

The best policies for people and the planet are informed by timely, relevant data. However, accessing that data is difficult for several reasons including challenging user interfaces. We collaborated with Colorado State University’s Ross lab to create policy recommendations to help policymakers prioritize funding and open-source development so they can get the most out of their data and make the best decisions for their constituents. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gZRiCjz9 Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability #WaterPolicy

To create and maintain service line inventories, utilities need access to comprehensive datasets and GIS expertise. Small and rural utilities that don’t have these resources can struggle to meet EPA deadlines around lead service lines, but the IoW is committed to closing the technological gap. Explore our lead service line tools and EPA policy recommendations in our latest policy brief:?https://lnkd.in/gTDYxV8p #LeadServiceLines #WaterData

Why does public water data matter? When organizations ask, “What’s in it for us?” they’re really asking about the ROI of making water data accessible. Our latest blog post explains how Geoconnex — the data commons bringing the IoW to life — helps organizations unlock the full potential of their water data. By adopting consistent standards, Geoconnex makes data sharing more efficient, saving time and resources while providing greater value to both data publishers and users. https://lnkd.in/g2wQNP5x #OpenData #WaterData

Diné tribal lands are a stone's throw from Washington County, Utah, but decades of American policy and infrastructure created a split in how each can use their shared water supply. Check out the present and possible future of water in the West in this story from TIME. https://lnkd.in/eCGaqntB #WaterInequality#WaterScarcity#Drought