River Network

We’re so excited to welcome three incredible new members to the River Network board! This week, meet Paulina Lopez (she/her), Executive Director of the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition (DRCC). The DRCC elevates the voices of those impacted by the Duwamish River pollution and other environmental injustices for a clean, healthy, equitable environment for people and wildlife. They promote place-keeping and prioritize community capacity and resilience. Listen to Paulina share why she’s excited to join our board! And visit our page for introductions from Hema Prado and Nicole Lampe, our other two wonderful new board members ?? (Saltar a 0:55 para espa?ol / skip to 0:55 for Spanish!) #CleanWater #HealthyRivers ID: A video of Paulina facing the camera and speaking. She is outside, with greenery in the background.

In case you missed it – we're hiring a River Programs Associate! Help us spread the word by sharing the original post. Apply by Sunday, December 1st! ??

We’re so excited to welcome three incredible new members to the River Network board! This week, meet Nicole Lampe (she/her), Managing Director of the Water Hub. The Water Hub provides free communications support to water justice groups, including writing, news pitching, strategic messaging, digital design, and campaign planning. Listen to Nicole share why she’s excited to join our board, and keep an eye out for our third board member introduction! ?? #CleanWater #HealthyRivers ID: A video of Nicole facing the camera and speaking. She is outside, with greenery in the background.

Thank you Spring Point Partners for this opportunity to learn, strategize, and collaborate! ??

Did you know that December 16th of this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)? ?? To commemorate this big milestone, we want to hear from you! We’ve created a map where you can post any photos, videos, resources, audio, success stories, and other tidbits related to SDWA advocacy and activism where you live/work. As folks add to the map, you’ll be able to see highlights from all across the country. We can’t wait to see what you share! Go to bit.ly/sdwa50 to view and add to the map! ?? This year, we’re teaming up with the Water Hub, NRDC, and Earthjustice to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the SDWA. Stay tuned for more! #SafeDrinkingWaterAct #CommunityMap ID: A graphic with text that reads Share your SDWA stories! Explore this shared map & add your own words, photos, videos, audio recordings, and/or resources! bit.ly/sdwa50 In the center is a screenshot from the shared map, showing an informational blurb plus a map of the US with colorful pins marking places on the map. One of these pins is showing an entry for Grand Rapids, MI. In the lower right is a logo commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act.?

AT THE WATER TABLE ?? This month, meet Joy Jackson (she/her), a Senior Associate at the Institute of Conservation Leadership. In this episode of At the Water Table, Joy leads us on a journey through her vibrant, dynamic world of facilitation. From tennis balls to transformations, Joy illustrates the many elements of creating and holding space for generative conversations and problem-solving, both in the environmental world and more broadly. You can find her episode and others on “At the Water Table: Conversations with River Network,” now out on Spotify! https://ow.ly/qtwh50U7WZp #WaterEquity #WaterStories #EnvironmentalJustice #EnvironmentalStorytelling ID: A photograph of Joy Jackson (she/her) accompanied by text that reads At the Water Table. Senior Associate at Institute of Conservation Leadership. A quote bubble from Joy reads: People often see conflict as a sign to stop. But it's not. It's a sign of healthy energy and investment.

NOVEMBER FEATURE ?? Connecting Leaders and Creating Community, Across Generations “As new generations step into leadership roles at river, water, and justice organizations across the country, how is the movement changing?” This month in River Voices, dive into a reflection from River Network staff member Brenna Goggin, our Director of Leadership Development. Brenna walks us through her experiences leading a Gen Z cohort of young professionals and a Gen X/Millennial cohort of executive directors, noting the generational differences in perspective, culture, and expectations. Check out this feature and other stories: https://ow.ly/109T50U7WQY #LeadershipDevelopment #Intergenerational ID: A graphic with text that reads: NOV FEATURE. Connecting Leaders and Creating Community, Across Generations. Reflections on supporting leaders across the water movement. Brenna Goggin. November 11, 2024. In the lower left is a photograph of Brenna Goggin (she/her), Director of Leadership Development. In the lower right is a photograph of Climate Corps cohort members smiling for a group photo during an in-person retreat.

RIVER VOICES ??? The November issue of River Voices is out now! In this month’s issue, hear from Brenna Goggin, Director of Leadership Development, as she reflects on supporting leaders – both at the Executive and early career levels – and the communities we’re building with and between each group. And in case you missed it, our new podcast – At the Water Table: Conversations with River Network – is out on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Check out these stories and more: https://ow.ly/QeHa50U7w13 #WaterEquity #WaterStories #EnvironmentalJustice #EnvironmentalStorytelling ID: Graphic shows a letter popping out of an envelope that reads “River Voices.” In the center is a photograph of Climate Corps cohort members during an in-person retreat. Overlaid in the top left, text reads Nov 2024. On the right, titles of features in this issue of River Voices, displayed in boxes, read: Connecting Leaders & Creating Community, Across Generations; We’re Hiring: River Programs Associate; and At the Water Table: Subscribe Today! The boxes are framed above and below by text that reads, Including… and more!

TOMORROW ?? Federal Tools for Environmental Justice: Understanding and Addressing Health Disparities and Community Impacts Join the Urban Waters Learning Network at 1pm ET tomorrow, Thursday 11/14, for an event about using federal tools like EJScreen to help visualize and connect ecosystem and community health. In this session, you’ll hear speakers share about various tools – such as CDC public health data, EJScreen, and NASA’s EJ Data Catalog – that can help you map and understand the vulnerabilities impacting our communities’ lands and waterways, as well as connect ecosystem health with the health disparities shown by local socioeconomic data. You'll gain a better understanding of the purpose of each tool, how to access and use them, and how to use multiple tools to create a holistic picture of local climate and health challenges. Register: https://ow.ly/3LO650U6osE #CommunityHealth #Mapping ID: A graphic displaying information about the upcoming webinar. Title reads Federal Tools for Environmental Justice: Understanding and Addressing Health Disparities and Community Impacts. Smaller text reads Thursday 11/14, 1:00-2:30pm ET, registration in bio/register at the link. Urban Waters Learning Network.

?? WE’RE HIRING! ?? Are you passionate about clean, safe, and affordable drinking water? Do you have experience with public policy, environmental justice, and working with community-based organizations? If so, you’re in luck – we’re looking for a River Programs Associate! This is a full-time remote position with comprehensive benefits and an annual salary of $53-55,000. Apply by Sunday, December 1! Learn more about the position and apply: https://ow.ly/ZZfL50U5GWl (P.S. - Did we mention we operate on a 4-day, 32-hour work week? ??) #GreenJobs #EnvironmentalJobs #WaterJobs ID: A graphic with bold text that says “JOIN OUR TEAM!” Smaller text underneath reads: “River Programs Associate. Full-time remote position. $53-55k / year. Apply by December 1. For more info, visit bit.ly/RPA-RN1.”