waterloop: exploring solutions
waterloop is a nonprofit media outlet practicing solutions journalism - exploring the progress and successes in tackling water challenges in the United States. waterloop podcasts, videos, and social media content feature the people and projects advancing sustainability and equity in water.
waterloop's audience includes people who work in water and its connected sectors - such as utilities, government, engineering firms, technology companies, universities, industry associations, and environmental groups. The content helps the audience to become more knowledgeable leaders and creators of change in communities.
waterloop covers a range of topics including health of waterways, drinking water, coastal resilience, climate adaptation, environmental justice, utility management, infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and community engagement.
Beyond featuring prominent leaders and experts, waterloop provides a platform for emerging leaders and diverse voices that have historically been underrepresented.
waterloop is supported by funders, sponsors, and partners that are also focused on highlighting and advancing water solutions. Although we share common interests in issues, waterloop maintains editorial independence in selection, production, and distribution of content.
waterloop was awarded the 2023 US Water Prize for Communications by the US Water Alliance. The US Water Prize is the preeminent national recognition program that recognizes individuals and organizations that are driving innovation in the water sector.
waterloop is proud to be an Environmental Partner of 1% for the Planet, a global network of businesses, individuals and environmental organizations tackling our planet's most pressing environmental issues.
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WATERLOOP ADVISORS
Dan Bena - Senior Consultant, Antea Group
Margaret Bowman - Principal, Bowman Environmental Consulting
Ellen Gilinsky - Former Water Official, U.S. EPA and State of Virginia
George Hawkins - Founder and CEO, Moonshot Missions
Dune Ives - Co-Founder, Green Sports Alliance
Dominique Lueckenhoff - Senior Vice President, Hugo Neu
Felicia Marcus - Fellow, Stanford University Water in the West Program
Mike McGill - President, WaterPIO
Jeremy Orr - Director of Litigation & Advocacy Partnerships, Earthjustice
Micah Ragland - Vice President of Public Affairs, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Maggie Allio Rwakazina - Program Officer, Spring Point Partners
Emma Robbins - Executive Director of Navajo Water Project, DigDeep
Noah Sabich - Partner, Cimbria Capital
Baron Sekiya - Photojournalist and Publisher, Hawaii 24/7
Nancy Stoner - President, Potomac Riverkeeper Network
Manny Teodoro - Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee