The Value of Water Campaign

This year, we're feeling especially grateful to our village of water champions who support, guide, and strengthen the Value of Water Campaign?? VOW's Steering Committee is a dedicated coalition of organizations from all walks of the water sector—and this year, they have traveled the country to workshop campaign strategies, delivered resources to the steps of our nation's Capitol, deployed communications teams to help build the water movement, hosted events in their spaces and communities, and demonstrated at each step of the way what it means to be true water champions. Cheers to the people behind the scenes keeping our water movement strong—thank you! To see a full list of these wonderful partners, visit: https://lnkd.in/e8k4daqi

Last week, Americans confirmed what we know to be true: that water is not only a priority voter issue, but one that unifies us. Across the country, ballot propositions supporting innovative water funding won big with strong bipartisan support: ??Proposition JJ (Colorado): increased cap from sports betting revenue, which funds water projects; passed with 76% support ??Amendment 1 (Louisiana): funnels certain oil, gas, and energy renewables revenue to coastal protection fund; passed with 72% support ??Proposition 2 (New York, Suffolk County): created a sales tax fund dedicated to cleaning waterways and improving drinking water quality; passed with 71% support No single source will be enough to fund solutions for all of the water challenges across the country. Kudos to all of the states and localities for recognizing the need and building the momentum to get it done!

The mission is the same today as it was yesterday, and as it will be tomorrow. Talk about water. Invest in water. Value water.

It's Election Day! Let’s vote for what matters to all of us: safe, reliable water. Water is a nonpartisan issue—everyone needs it, and we all benefit when our water infrastructure is strong and resilient. According to our latest Value of Water Index, 88% of voters rank a reliable water supply as extremely or very important. Your vote for candidates and measures that support strong water policies and champion water investments helps ensure that our communities have the water services they need to thrive. When we support water, we all win! ?? #VoteForWater #ElectionDay

As voters, it's our responsibility to understand what our choices at the ballot box mean for our communities. Be a water-aware voter by getting familiar with some markers of water-related measures you might see on your ballot this year. For more info about bills, candidate stances, and ballot measures, visit: https://lnkd.in/g8Uh77Mr Tell us in the comments—what does a #VoteForWater look like where you live?

With a pivotal election right around the corner, the most powerful thing we can do as voters is to make our position clear: water matters. This election cycle and beyond, we're calling on water advocates everywhere to make their voices heard. Here's how you can #VoteforWater: ??If you haven’t already, be sure to make a plan to vote. Check your registration, learn what's on your ballot, and find voting locations near you: https://lnkd.in/ekbk8iU ??Dive into this American Rivers Election Guide to discover pressing challenges and find opportunities to take action: https://lnkd.in/gtjqWTqr ??Explore existing water legislation in your state by visiting congress.gov and NCSL's 50-State Searchable Bill Tracking Databases at https://lnkd.in/ex_42tby.

Thank you to everyone who came together this year in recognition of the 10th annual Imagine a Day Without Water! Your drops in the bucket made a huge splash in communities around the world. From citywide celebrations and mayoral proclamations to videos that inspired us and made us laugh, we were so impressed with all the ways you showed your support. Though Imagine a Day Without Water has passed, let’s not lose momentum in our work to advocate for water funding and access for all. And next week, let’s show up at the polls and #VoteforWater by backing candidates and measures that prioritize water funding and sustainable water management. Thank you for joining us in celebrating the true value of water! #ImagineADayWithoutWater #MyDropInTheBucket

Policies like the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act give us the necessary foundations to build healthy, thriving communities. That truth is reflected in stories like these from American Rivers, HUMAN ACCESS PROJECT, and Chicago River Swim —organizations making significant strides in urban river revitalization. Learn more about how strong water policy helps pave the way for water champions to breathe new life into communities: https://lnkd.in/gWUMw2hA With a pivotal election right around the corner, the most powerful thing we can do as voters is to make our position clear: water matters. Talk to your local officials, find water issues on your ballot, and get loud in support of water investment! #VoteForWater

Thank you to all of the water champions who spent their #ImagineADayWithoutWater advocating for good water policy this year! And a very special thanks to Samantha Silverberg, Assistant Deputy to the President for Infrastructure Implementation, and Bruno Pigott, Acting Assistant Administrator for the EPA's Office of Water, for joining us to celebrate water investment wins and, most importantly, help ensure that water remains a national priority.

Imagine going a day without water—no morning coffee, no shower, no clean water to drink… ???? Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Imagine a Day Without Water campaign by The Value of Water Campaign. I'm joining forces with them to highlight the critical role water plays in our daily lives and the urgent need to invest in our aging water infrastructure. Over 2 million Americans lack reliable access to clean water. It's time we all put our drop in the bucket to make a difference. #ImagineADayWithoutWater #MyDropInTheBucket What's your drop in the bucket? ?? Share your thoughts and learn how you can help at https://lnkd.in/eyMQ94u4.