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Friday Photos: Veolia Opens New Office, Celebrates W+E Forward Partnership
Friday Photos

Veolia Opens New Office, Celebrates W+E Forward Partnership

Company is latest to move Downtown, but its work with The Water Council's new partnership could be even bigger.

MMSD Announces $13 Million Water Tech Lab

MMSD Announces $13 Million Water Tech Lab

Federally funded lab at water reclamation facility in Oak Creek to develop new technologies.

Research Facility All About Cutting-Edge, Cost-Effective Advancements in Wastewater Treatment Technology
Senator Baldwin Delivers for Southeastern Wisconsin in Government Funding Legislation
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Senator Baldwin Delivers for Southeastern Wisconsin in Government Funding Legislation

Baldwin secured support for affordable housing, critical infrastructure, public safety, and more

The Water Council & Marquette University Launch Joint Sustainability Summit
Two International Companies Open Offices at Global Water Center
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Two International Companies Open Offices at Global Water Center

Canadian and French businesses choose Milwaukee for first U.S. location

Global Innovators Join The Water Council’s BREW 2.0 Program
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Global Innovators Join The Water Council’s BREW 2.0 Program

10 Startups from 5 Countries Comprise 2023 Cohort

TWC Adds Global Leaders to Board
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TWC Adds Global Leaders to Board

The Water Council is proud to announce three new members of its Board of Directors who will help the organization achieve its mission to solve global water challenges by driving freshwater innovation and advancing water stewardship.

TWC, KPMG Form Strategic Alliance to Promote Water Stewardship, ESG
Marquette University is the first institution of higher education to participate in The Water Council’s WAVE program
Council of the Great Lakes Region and The Water Council Partner to Accelerate Water Innovation and Stewardship
Water tech innovation: A rising tide in the markets?
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Water tech innovation: A rising tide in the markets?

Learn more at July 14 luncheon in Wauwatosa

Senator Baldwin Takes Action for Rural Wisconsinites, Responds to Drinking Water Health Concerns
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Senator Baldwin Takes Action for Rural Wisconsinites, Responds to Drinking Water Health Concerns

The Healthy H20 Act Would Ensure Rural Residents Have Affordable Tools to Test Water and Make it Safe

Sloan Inaugurates The Water Council’s Water Stewardship Program, WAVE
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Sloan Inaugurates The Water Council’s Water Stewardship Program, WAVE

WAVE will help Sloan improve and credibly report water stewardship performance

WMEP/WSBC and The Water Council Commit to Strategic, Statewide Approach to Water Stewardship
STAR Water Becomes 1st BREW Company to Go Public
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STAR Water Becomes 1st BREW Company to Go Public

The Water Council’s Accelerator, Pilot Program Helped Company Develop

The Water Council, SCS Global Services Partner on Water Stewardship
Senator Baldwin Applauds House Vote to Pass Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
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Senator Baldwin Applauds House Vote to Pass Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Bipartisan legislation creates Wisconsin jobs and rebuilds Badger State infrastructure

Wisconsin Local Leaders Support Passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Making a Major Federal Investment in Rebuilding Water Infrastructure
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Wisconsin Local Leaders Support Passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Making a Major Federal Investment in Rebuilding Water Infrastructure

Praise for Senator Baldwin’s work on bipartisan legislation that will help local communities replace dangerous lead service lines, address dangerous PFAS chemicals, and improve resiliency of infrastructure

Xylem Sanitaire operations relocating to Global Water Center
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Xylem Sanitaire operations relocating to Global Water Center

Occupying approximately 8,600 sq. ft. on the second floor, relocation from Brown Deer to Walker’s Point location supports firm’s innovation, R&D and talent recruitment efforts

Fixed Earth Innovations wins Tech Challenge fall 2020 open innovation contest
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Fixed Earth Innovations wins Tech Challenge fall 2020 open innovation contest

Corporate program sponsors A. O. Smith, Badger Meter and Zurn Industries select PFAS-focused water technology startup as $10,000 winner from a field of 18 applications located in seven countries.

The Water Council today announces new BREW 2.0 post-accelerator program launch
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The Water Council today announces new BREW 2.0 post-accelerator program launch

BREW 2.0 (Business – Research – Entrepreneurship – in Water) virtual program now accepting applications from market-ready water tech startups through Nov. 29

The Water Council opens fall round of Tech Challenge competition
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The Water Council opens fall round of Tech Challenge competition

Corporate-sponsored open innovation contest seeks applicants with novel water quality sensing or remediating solutions

The Water Council welcomes five new members to its board of directors
The Water Council now accepting applications for fifth round of Pilot Program
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The Water Council now accepting applications for fifth round of Pilot Program

The program connects water-related businesses with potential sites and funding to further validate and commercialize technologies.

The Water Council Announces Kickoff of Second Tech Challenge Competition
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The Water Council Announces Kickoff of Second Tech Challenge Competition

Competition seeks innovative ideas for sensors and artificial intelligence processes

Gov. Evers Tours UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences
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Gov. Evers Tours UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences

Visit highlights new Freshwater Collaborative program, public-private partnerships

The Water Council Announces Third ‘Water Warrior of the Year Award’ Winner
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The Water Council Announces Third ‘Water Warrior of the Year Award’ Winner

Executive Director of Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is recognized for his support of STEAM education.

The Water Council Receives Leadership Award for Water Technology Innovation
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The Water Council Receives Leadership Award for Water Technology Innovation

Great Lakes Protection Fund Lauds Pioneering Efforts to Improve Water Quality

The Water Council commends Wisconsin’s Elected Leaders for placing a priority on Clean Water
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The Water Council commends Wisconsin’s Elected Leaders for placing a priority on Clean Water

Water is perhaps our state’s greatest natural resource and a critical input for businesses in some of our leading sectors like food and beverage and pulp and paper manufacturing.

Tech Challenge to connect innovative water solutions with industry needs
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Tech Challenge to connect innovative water solutions with industry needs

New initiative of The Water Council helps water technology companies and large water users find new ideas, talent and investment opportunities

Water Technology Cluster is a model for successful industry cluster initiatives nationwide, according to new Brookings report
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Water Technology Cluster is a model for successful industry cluster initiatives nationwide, according to new Brookings report

The Water Council is cited as a successful model and national case study.

Foxconn to Adopt World-Class Water Recycling Technology at Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park
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Foxconn to Adopt World-Class Water Recycling Technology at Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park

Leading-Edge Zero Liquid Discharge System Will Significantly Reduce Water Intake from Lake Michigan and Virtually Eliminate Industrial Discharge

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Accelerate Water Technology and Innovations
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Accelerate Water Technology and Innovations

Wisconsin is leading the development of new solutions to address water challenges

The Water Council Announces 2018 Pilot Program Winners
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The Water Council Announces 2018 Pilot Program Winners

Four companies in Wisconsin recognized for innovative water solutions

The Water Council Expands Global Reach
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The Water Council Expands Global Reach

New European office solidifies the organization’s commitment to an increased level of engagement throughout the continent

Governor Walker Announces New Water Technology Partnerships
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Governor Walker Announces New Water Technology Partnerships

The Water Council signs two agreements to increase collaboration during trade mission

Wisconsin’s Water Technology Sector Highlighted During Governor Walker’s Trade Mission to Israel
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Wisconsin’s Water Technology Sector Highlighted During Governor Walker’s Trade Mission to Israel

State water technology leaders join governor highlighting state’s strengths

Governor Walker, WEDC Secretary Hogan Depart Friday for Trade Mission to Israel
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Governor Walker, WEDC Secretary Hogan Depart Friday for Trade Mission to Israel

Trip to focus on attracting investment, developing partnerships in water technology sector

The Water Council Supports the Wisconsin WINS Act
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The Water Council Supports the Wisconsin WINS Act

The Wisconsin WINS Act will help transform economic growth in communities across Wisconsin.

New $1.2 million initiative aims to boost exports and foreign investment in Wisconsin
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New $1.2 million initiative aims to boost exports and foreign investment in Wisconsin

WEDC teams up with UW-Oshkosh, The Water Council, New North and M7 in first statewide effort of its kind

Milwaukee Welcomes First Coworking Community for Water Industry
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Milwaukee Welcomes First Coworking Community for Water Industry

The Oasis is a reformat of approximately 4,000 square feet of each the second and third floors of the Global Water Center.

NASA’s Glenn Research Center and The Water Council Partner to Help Manufacturers Solve Water Challenges
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NASA’s Glenn Research Center and The Water Council Partner to Help Manufacturers Solve Water Challenges

Up to four U.S. owned businesses will be selected to participate in the event that will be held in the spring of 2018.

The Water Council, WEDC to host water conferences in China
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The Water Council, WEDC to host water conferences in China

Two events in November aimed at showcasing how Wisconsin’s water technology companies could help China address its challenges

Funding Available for Water-Related Pilot and Demonstration Sites
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Funding Available for Water-Related Pilot and Demonstration Sites

Now accepting applications to bring working prototypes to pilot sites in Wisconsin to advance water innovation

Founding dean of UWM School of Freshwater Sciences announces retirement
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Founding dean of UWM School of Freshwater Sciences announces retirement

David Garman's career has covered the full range of environmental management.

New startups participate in water accelerator
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New startups participate in water accelerator

The Water Council welcomes next round of entrepreneurs and graduates class of 2017

New Chief Technology Officer Joins The Water Council
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New Chief Technology Officer Joins The Water Council

UW-Milwaukee and The Water Council Partner to Further Innovation and Commercialization in Water

Wisconsin and Germany Formalize Water Technology Collaboration with Memorandum of Understanding
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Wisconsin and Germany Formalize Water Technology Collaboration with Memorandum of Understanding

The two bodies will collaborate on business development and scientific and institutional research.

Global Economic Development Leadership Honor Awarded to The Water Council
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Global Economic Development Leadership Honor Awarded to The Water Council

CoreNet Global’s Economic Development Leadership award celebrates the successful implementation of innovative, economically promising projects in a community or region.

Competition Announces Two Winners to Advance New, Clean Water Technologies
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Competition Announces Two Winners to Advance New, Clean Water Technologies

Pilot Deployment Program selects two winners to move water technology working prototypes, to real world pilot sites

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s New Legislation to Accelerate Water Technologies Receives Strong Support
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s New Legislation to Accelerate Water Technologies Receives Strong Support

The Water Council: “An important and critical step in fostering new, innovative procedures and products in the marketplace and in communities that would help address these tremendous national challenges.”

Author & <i>Fast Company</i> Contributor Charles Fishman Joins Milwaukee’s 9th Annual Water Summit
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Author & Fast Company Contributor Charles Fishman Joins Milwaukee’s 9th Annual Water Summit

In the last four years, Charles Fishman has become one of the most forceful, challenging and inspiring public voices on water issues.

National Competition Selects Three Winners to Advance Water Entrepreneurship, Resiliency and Sustainability
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National Competition Selects Three Winners to Advance Water Entrepreneurship, Resiliency and Sustainability

“Pow! emPowering Opportunities in Water” selects three US-based companies to fast-track water-related innovation.

The Water Council Applauds White House for $300 Million Proposal for Water Innovation
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The Water Council Applauds White House for $300 Million Proposal for Water Innovation

Budget proposal directs $300 million towards the development of new solutions that will help address our nation’s challenges with respect to water quality and quantity issues.

Global Water Center to Expand
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Global Water Center to Expand

State grant will provide funding for future tenants

The Water Council, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Participate in White House Roundtable on Water Innovation
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The Water Council, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Participate in White House Roundtable on Water Innovation

The Roundtable aimed to challenge stakeholders to increase innovation and investments in water technologies.

National Award of Excellence Presented to The Water Council for Advancing Regional Competitiveness

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $100

National Award of Excellence Presented to The Water Council for Advancing Regional Competitiveness
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National Award of Excellence Presented to The Water Council for Advancing Regional Competitiveness

The Water Council was named the winner of SSTI’s 2015 Excellence in TBED award for ‘Improving Competitiveness of Existing Industries.’

Rexnord moving Zurn HQ to Milwaukee; will be tenant of second Reed Street Yards building
Water Council Hires Matt Howard as New Director of Alliance for Water Stewardship, North America
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Water Council Hires Matt Howard as New Director of Alliance for Water Stewardship, North America

Matt Howard, who has served the City of Milwaukee as the Sustainability Director for the last five years, will begin working for The Water Council on June 8.

Water Council CEO to Join Baldwin at State of the Union
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Water Council CEO to Join Baldwin at State of the Union

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that Dean Amhaus, President and CEO of The Water Council, will join her as a guest at President Obama’s State of the Union.

Murphy’s Law: Milwaukee’s Miraculous Water Hub
Murphy’s Law

Milwaukee’s Miraculous Water Hub

Almost overnight, the city has become an international leader in water technology, says the national media. Are they right?

Plenty of Horne: Will Water Technology Transform the City?
Plenty of Horne

Will Water Technology Transform the City?

Badger Meter CEO says Milwaukee can remake itself as 15th century Florence once did, in speech at downtown GMC event.

Murphy’s Law: Did Sue Black Pay Nothing to “Buy” Wave Team?
Murphy’s Law

Did Sue Black Pay Nothing to “Buy” Wave Team?

The Milwaukee Wave has been a money loser, which might explain why she paid little, and why she's under pressure to turn the team around.

Plenty of Horne: Mayor Says Streetcar is “Trojan Horse”
Plenty of Horne

Mayor Says Streetcar is “Trojan Horse”

Streetcar will be first leg of what he hopes will be a more extensive rail system.

Murphy’s Law: The $74 Million Gamble
Murphy’s Law

The $74 Million Gamble

Can Milwaukee become a world water hub? It’s betting $74 million it can.

Reed Street Yards Redevelopment Funds Approved at Committee

Reed Street Yards Redevelopment Funds Approved at Committee

At the November 22nd, 2011 meeting of the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee funds for the construction of new infrastructure within the Reed Street Yards were approved. The 17-acre property, known as the Reed Street Yards, is located between South 6th Street and South 3rd Street, and has been targeted by the City of Milwaukee and the Water Council as the future center of Milwaukee’s water industry.

The Roundup: Henningsen Moved
The Roundup

Henningsen Moved

milwaukeeworld.com scoop

The Roundup: City Image Logo to be Unveiled Soon
The Roundup

City Image Logo to be Unveiled Soon

The nonprofit Spirit of Milwaukee is undertaking an image rebranding for the community.

Murphy’s Law: Figueroa Accused Another Man of Sex Harassment
Murphy’s Law

Figueroa Accused Another Man of Sex Harassment

For months I've been hearing rumblings that Marilyn Figueroa had accused another man of sexual harassment.