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Water Council Effort Fails To Secure Federal Grant
But nonprofit says it remains focused on developing W+E Forward initiative.
Dec 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
MMSD Announces $13 Million Water Tech Lab
Federally funded lab at water reclamation facility in Oak Creek to develop new technologies.
Jul 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Senator Baldwin Delivers for Southeastern Wisconsin in Government Funding Legislation
Baldwin secured support for affordable housing, critical infrastructure, public safety, and more
Apr 3rd, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
The Water Council & Marquette University Launch Joint Sustainability Summit
Mar 13th, 2024 by The Water Council
Two International Companies Open Offices at Global Water Center
Canadian and French businesses choose Milwaukee for first U.S. location
Oct 2nd, 2023 by The Water Council
Global Innovators Join The Water Council’s BREW 2.0 Program
10 Startups from 5 Countries Comprise 2023 Cohort
Mar 27th, 2023 by The Water Council
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.
Jan 31st, 2023 by The Water Council
TWC, KPMG Form Strategic Alliance to Promote Water Stewardship, ESG
Oct 31st, 2022 by The Water Council
Council of the Great Lakes Region and The Water Council Partner to Accelerate Water Innovation and Stewardship
Jun 28th, 2022 by The Water Council
Water tech innovation: A rising tide in the markets?
Learn more at July 14 luncheon in Wauwatosa
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Wisconsin Technology Council
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
Apr 26th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sloan Inaugurates The Water Council’s Water Stewardship Program, WAVE
WAVE will help Sloan improve and credibly report water stewardship performance
Apr 12th, 2022 by The Water Council
WMEP/WSBC and The Water Council Commit to Strategic, Statewide Approach to Water Stewardship
Mar 8th, 2022 by The Water Council
STAR Water Becomes 1st BREW Company to Go Public
The Water Council’s Accelerator, Pilot Program Helped Company Develop
Feb 10th, 2022 by The Water Council
The Water Council, SCS Global Services Partner on Water Stewardship
Jan 6th, 2022 by The Water Council
Senator Baldwin Applauds House Vote to Pass Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Bipartisan legislation creates Wisconsin jobs and rebuilds Badger State infrastructure
Nov 6th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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
Nov 5th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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
Feb 24th, 2021 by The Water Council
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.
Jan 5th, 2021 by The Water Council
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
Oct 15th, 2020 by The Water Council
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
Sep 1st, 2020 by The Water Council
The Water Council welcomes five new members to its board of directors
Apr 15th, 2020 by The Water Council
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.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by The Water Council
The Water Council Announces Kickoff of Second Tech Challenge Competition
Competition seeks innovative ideas for sensors and artificial intelligence processes
Sep 16th, 2019 by The Water Council
Gov. Evers Tours UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences
Visit highlights new Freshwater Collaborative program, public-private partnerships
Aug 30th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
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.
Jun 27th, 2019 by The Water Council
The Water Council Receives Leadership Award for Water Technology Innovation
Great Lakes Protection Fund Lauds Pioneering Efforts to Improve Water Quality
May 20th, 2019 by The Water Council
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.
Jan 29th, 2019 by The Water Council
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
Oct 2nd, 2018 by The Water Council
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.
Jul 25th, 2018 by The Water Council
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
Jun 19th, 2018 by Foxconn Technology Group
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
Jun 7th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
The Water Council Announces 2018 Pilot Program Winners
Four companies in Wisconsin recognized for innovative water solutions
May 23rd, 2018 by The Water Council
The Water Council Expands Global Reach
New European office solidifies the organization’s commitment to an increased level of engagement throughout the continent
Mar 1st, 2018 by The Water Council
Governor Walker Announces New Water Technology Partnerships
The Water Council signs two agreements to increase collaboration during trade mission
Nov 1st, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Wisconsin’s Water Technology Sector Highlighted During Governor Walker’s Trade Mission to Israel
State water technology leaders join governor highlighting state’s strengths
Oct 31st, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker, WEDC Secretary Hogan Depart Friday for Trade Mission to Israel
Trip to focus on attracting investment, developing partnerships in water technology sector
Oct 26th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
The Water Council Supports the Wisconsin WINS Act
The Wisconsin WINS Act will help transform economic growth in communities across Wisconsin.
Oct 19th, 2017 by The Water Council
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
Oct 19th, 2017 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
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.
Oct 3rd, 2017 by The Water Council
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.
Oct 2nd, 2017 by The Water Council
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
Oct 2nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
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
Oct 1st, 2017 by The Water Council
Founding dean of UWM School of Freshwater Sciences announces retirement
David Garman's career has covered the full range of environmental management.
Aug 31st, 2017 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
New startups participate in water accelerator
The Water Council welcomes next round of entrepreneurs and graduates class of 2017
Jul 21st, 2017 by The Water Council
New Chief Technology Officer Joins The Water Council
UW-Milwaukee and The Water Council Partner to Further Innovation and Commercialization in Water
Oct 18th, 2016 by The Water Council
Wisconsin and Germany Formalize Water Technology Collaboration with Memorandum of Understanding
The two bodies will collaborate on business development and scientific and institutional research.
Sep 26th, 2016 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
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.
May 12th, 2016 by The Water Council
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
Mar 21st, 2016 by The Water Council
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.”
Mar 15th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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.
Mar 2nd, 2016 by The Water Council
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.
Feb 25th, 2016 by The Water Council
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.
Feb 9th, 2016 by The Water Council
Global Water Center to Expand
State grant will provide funding for future tenants
Jan 26th, 2016 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
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.
Dec 17th, 2015 by The Water Council
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.’
Oct 27th, 2015 by The Water CouncilRexnord moving Zurn HQ to Milwaukee; will be tenant of second Reed Street Yards building
Jun 23rd, 2015 - The Milwaukee Business Journal - Tom Held
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.
May 14th, 2015 by The Water Council
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.
Jan 14th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Milwaukee’s Miraculous Water Hub
Almost overnight, the city has become an international leader in water technology, says the national media. Are they right?
Jan 6th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
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.
Feb 11th, 2014 by Michael Horne
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.
May 7th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor Says Streetcar is “Trojan Horse”
Streetcar will be first leg of what he hopes will be a more extensive rail system.
Apr 17th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The $74 Million Gamble
Can Milwaukee become a world water hub? It’s betting $74 million it can.
Oct 17th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
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.
Nov 28th, 2011 by Dave Reid
City Image Logo to be Unveiled Soon
The nonprofit Spirit of Milwaukee is undertaking an image rebranding for the community.
Jan 10th, 2005 by Michael Horne
Figueroa Accused Another Man of Sex Harassment
For months I've been hearing rumblings that Marilyn Figueroa had accused another man of sexual harassment.
Aug 13th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
