Rogue Water Lab

I’m KICKING myself for not recording the first Rogue Water Lab Convergence Gathering yesterday. For 45 minutes straight, #2024CatalystExperience guests shared how they’ve better engaged ratepayers at community meetings in California, talked with their leadership teams in Cincinnati and Detroit, are restructuring their plant tours in Texas, have started book clubs in New York, and so, so much more. All this just ONE MONTH post Catalyst! It was an inspiring testament to the impact a little inspiration and community can have on a group. I’m so looking forward to the brain trust that this Convergence Cohort will become over the next 11 months. Thanks to Guy Choate for being the group’s first Guest sharer — He kept us laughing and inspired as he shared examples of creating a work culture employees want to be a part of and creating team gatherings that are anticipated all year. Thanks Guy and Garver!

Rogue partnered with Arkansas Rural Water Association and the #ARwaterYPnetwork for #NationalApprenticeshipWeek. About 70 water professionals representing almost 40 utilities across the state are here upskilling to return home and better serve their communities. Thanks to ARWA for the partnership and for supporting water workforce development!

?????????? ???????? ??????????, ?????? ????????????: David Baird ???? ?????????????????? ?????? ???????????????? ???????????????????? ??Tune in: https://lnkd.in/g763d5nG In this episode of?the #RuralRipplesPodcast, we welcome?David Baird, a seasoned leader in water and wastewater management. David brings years of expertise from his roles as a small-town city manager, former president of the?National Rural Water Association (NRWA), and now leader of the Sussex Conservation District.?Throughout his career, he’s been a driving force in elevating the standards of water services for rural communities. David shares his perspectives on the #economic tie of water, the #interconnectedness of community needs, the weighing decisions of #SmallSystem leaders, and the role of #CommunityEngagement in #infrastructure solutions. We talk about his career managing small towns, his passion for conservation, and how collaboration between small and large systems can create stronger, more resilient communities. From navigating rural utility challenges to securing millions in funding for agricultural water quality projects, David's approach is all about making a real and measurable impact. ?? Listen: https://lnkd.in/g763d5nG

It's #WorldToiletDay and a lot of organizations are using that opportunity to post stats and talking points --- ?????? ????????'?? ?? ??????: People connect with PEOPLE and with STORIES. We love how Brad used a relatable personal story to connect his audience on this topic. ??

How does Dr. Sophia Oberton MBA, NCLHC bring her nontraditional education (a doctorate in spiritual health and wellness) to her work lifting up employees and engaging the next generation about work in water? #waterworkforce #RuralRipplesPodcast #powertools

?? ???????????????????? ??????????????????: Wendell Scales Jr., M.A. ?? As a valued member of Rogue Water’s Leadership Council, Wendell’s deep passion for innovation, education and economic development is instrumental in guiding our mission to equip, inspire and empower water and wastewater utilities across the nation. ?? “?????????? ???? ???????? ?????? ?????????????? ?????????????????? ???????????? ?????? ?????????????????????? ?????????????? ?????????????? ?????? ????????????.” We are grateful for Wendell and all our Leadership Council members for their dedication and leadership in helping build stronger connections within the water industry and guide the sector to better engagement with the communities we serve?? Meet the rest of the team here: https://lnkd.in/gyd6D7Kw #RogueLeaderSpotlight

?? ???????????????????? ????????????????. Spring Point Partners’ Delta Force convened together in Philly this week and unraveled the story behind the interconnection between each of our work. We each pull different levers, have different expertises, and yet all advance toward a common mission of better, safer water. Together, these individuals and organizations are a collective solution. Thank you Spring Point (Maggie Allio Rwakazina, AICP) for bringing us together and investing in this impact. ???? ?????? ????????????????: Rogue Water Lab | Govern For America | The Center For Water Security and Cooperation | US Water Alliance | Environmental Policy Innovation Center | Black Water Professionals Alliance | New Jersey Future | waterloop | ISeeChange | River Network | Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange | WaterNow Alliance | Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment | Water Hub | The Water Center at Penn | Texas Water Foundation | Moonshot Missions | Junction Coalition | University of Wisconsin-Madison | The Center For Water Security and Cooperation ?????? ????????????: Octavia Abell | Chelsea Boozer, MPA | Nicole Brown | Alexandra Campbell-Ferrari | Paula Conolly, AICP (she/her) | Maureen Cunningham | Julia Kumari Drapkin | Paula Figueroa-Vega | Mami Hara | Kerry Hastings | Barbara Hopkins | April Ingle | Ami Keiffer | Caroline Koch | Patricia Lindsay-Harvey | Laura Lipps | Travis Loop | Brenton McCloskey | Olga Morales-Pate | José Luis Aranda Nucamendi | Alicia Smith | Josh Sendejar, M.S. | Marguerite Sheehan | Manny Teodoro

?? ???????????????????? ??????????????????: Greg Wukasch ?? As a valued member of Rogue Water’s Leadership Council, Greg’s deep passion for community service and outside-the-box-thinking is instrumental in guiding our mission to equip, inspire and empower water and wastewater utilities across the nation. ?? “??????????'?? ?????????????? ???? ?????????????? ???????????? ?????????? ???? ?????????? ???? ???????? ?????????? ?????? ????????????. ??????????'?? ?????????????? ???????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????? ??????????????????, ?????????????????????? ?????? ?????????????? ?????? ???????????????? ???????? ?????? ???????????? ?????? ???????????????? ???? ???????? ???????? ?????????? ?????????????? ?????? ???????? ???????? ???? ?????? ?????????????? ?????? ?? ?????????? ?????????? ???????????? ???? ?????????? ?????????? ????????????????????.” We are grateful for Greg and all our Leadership Council members for their dedication and leadership in helping build stronger connections within the water industry and guide the sector to better engagement with the communities we serve?? Meet the rest of the team here: https://lnkd.in/gyd6D7Kw #RogueLeaderSpotlight

New #RuralRipplesPodcast Episode Alert! "???????????????????? ?????????? ??????????????:?Dr. Sophia Oberton MBA, NCLHC on Workforce and Mindset" ??: https://lnkd.in/g763d5nG Whether you’re in the industry or just passionate about the water that flows into your community, this episode is packed with inspiring stories, actionable insights, and Dr. Oberton’s unshakable dedication to making a difference. Grab your headphones and tune in for a conversation that’s as engaging as it is empowering. ??? LISTEN NOW: https://lnkd.in/g763d5nG

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