nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Happy birthday to our Executive Director, Jessica Dandridge-Smith! Thank you for leading The Water Collaborative with vision and heart. 🎉💧 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Water justice work is also mental health work. Ahead of the 21st anniversary of Katrina, here's what the research says about long-term trauma in disaster-affected communities and why community care matters as much as infrastructure. #NOLA 030
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Keep Ya Head Up. That is the theme of the 2026 #NOLAWaterSummit and it could not feel more timely. September 17th and 18th at the Dew Drop Inn. Policy Day, Dance + Dissent, community altar, Water Gala and Legacy Awards. Most events free. RSVP: ow.ly/UkRo50ZFV7F 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Our ED Jessica Dandridge-Smith was just named to Global Leaders Views Magazine's "Fearless Five: Global Climate Leaders 2026." Her whole approach: communities aren't just affected by climate change, they're part of the solution. Proud to work alongside her. ow.ly/ENhx50ZAcha 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Water justice in New Orleans starts with the people who know this city best. In this video, a native New Orleanian shares his experience with water and his hope for what the Water Justice New Orleans campaign can accomplish. Learn more and join the movement: ow.ly/N0XM50Zveob 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Dehydrated? Summer might not be the culprit. Your venti and your value meal, on the other hand… This Don’t Water It Down clip might make you think again about that bag of pretzels. #DontWaterItDown #Hydration #Obesity ow.ly/5wfc50Zveuo 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Water policy. Land use. Energy. It all runs through the Capitol. Get the rundown during our 2026 Legislative Session Webinar. RSVP to join us this Thursday. #Policy #Water #Louisiana ow.ly/HU5Q50ZyC6E 121
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Michelle Miller and Senator Royce Duplessis are joining us at the NOLA Water Summit, September 17th and 18th at the Dew Drop Inn. Theme: Keep Your Head Up. Free events all weekend plus our Water Gala at $55. RSVP and full details: ow.ly/Oxaj50ZxWRI #NOLA #policy 100
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 06/08/2026If your kid is taking 30-minute movie showers — staring wistfully into the distance while mentally streaming GIVĒON's "Heartbreak Anniversary" and single-handedly raising your water bill — we've got a solution. Check out this clip from the podcast. #DontWaterItDown ow.ly/y9BC50ZvcZJ 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 05/08/2026The 2026 Louisiana Legislative Session made significant decisions on water, energy, insurance, and resilience. We are breaking it all down on August 13th with policy experts and sharing our new 2026 Legislative Report with attendees first. Free and open to all. Register: ow.ly/CHHm50ZwEoj 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Mark your calendars. The NOLA Water Summit is September 17 and 18 at the historic Dew Drop Inn in New Orleans. Researchers, advocates, policymakers, and community members, this one is for all of us. Details dropping soon: www.nolawater.org 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 14/05/2026The headlines keep asking whether New Orleans has a future. We already know the answer. Join us + Glass Half Full for “We’re Not Leaving,” a Dance & Dissent Party rooted in joy, resistance, community, and collective action. 📍 Hotel Peter & Paul 📅 May 29 | 7-10 PM 🎟️ Free: ow.ly/9tjQ50YZOCk 050
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 05/02/2026📣 Join our team! Go to nolawater.org/team/careers for detailed job descriptions and application instructions. #Hiring #JoinOurTeam #CareerOpportunity #EventCoordinator #PolicyFellow 010
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 16/01/2026What would you ask for if the sky was the limit?? 📺 YouTube.com/@dontwateritdown 🎧Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! #dontwateritdown #climatepodcast #waterpodcast #neworleansinnovations #nolimit 030
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 09/01/2026Florida —> Bahamas, who knew?? You can get the full story on our most recent podcast episode “The Salt Water Underground Railroad and Untold Floridian Black History.” 📺 YouTube.com/@dontwateritdown 🎧Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! 010
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 22/12/2025Quarterly Water Watch (Q4) now available at: medium.com/@nolawater/q.... Our Policy & Research Coordinator breaks down all the local and state water news you need to know. This quarter covers updates on lead service line replacement in New Orleans, Louisiana's infrastructure scores, and more. 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 11/12/2025EPA projects a 23% reduction in its workforce from Jan 2025 to the end of this year. These cuts mark a blow to independent advisory committees, equity focused research, and scientific integrity as a whole. We'll continue to follow this trend as well as other changes at the EPA. medium.com/@nolawater 010
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 10/12/2025For 30 yrs, Rosa Sauceda has lived in Laredo, Texas and has boiled her tap water more times than she can count. Buying bottled water monthly costs as much as her water bill. She’s one of millions who struggle to get #SafeAffordableWater. Mini doc from #WECRCaucus climatewaterequity.org/laredo-texas 142
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Did you know that your tap water is more strictly regulated than bottled water? That's because bottled water is regulated as a food product by the FDA, while tap water is regulated by the EPA. 010
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 08/12/2025In case you missed it! Introducing the Quarterly Water Watch - all the local water news you wanted, summed up and in one place!! 🤯 Here’s the quick edition of Q3. Q4 comes out later this month. Full articles are published at medium.com/@nolawater 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Come work at The Water Collaborative! Through our policy internships you'll develop valuable research and writing skills, become knowledgeable about state and local water policy, and build your professional network. Go to nolawater.org/team/careers to apply by Friday, January 9th!! 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 21/11/2025🎙️🎧 New episode out now! Days after the New Orleans mayoral election, #dontwateritdown hosts sat down to talk about voter turnout, misinformation and why we need to think bigger than fixing potholes Search “Don’t Water it Down” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or watch at youtube.com/@dontwateritdown 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Despite overwhelming public support for the protection of our rivers, lakes and streams, EPA proposed a new rule to weaken the Clean Water Act. That means more toxic pollution, worse flooding, and skyrocketing water costs. Over the coming weeks, we will share more on the new #PollutedWaterRule. 216
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 18/11/2025✅ APPLY BY 11:59PM!! Today is the LAST DAY to apply for your spot in the 3rd Brackish Artist Collective Cohort! Over six weeks, artists will have the opportunity to dive into the environmental challenges of Southeast Louisiana. Spaces are limited! Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 010
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 14/11/2025We loved sharing our work at the 3rd Annual Louisiana CPRA Coastal Day! Want to learn more about our residential water quality studies? Read our quick & easy one pagers: ✅ 2025 SE Louisiana PFAS Study: drive.google.com/.../1AFjQ09u... ✅2024 Orleans Parish Lead Study: drive.google.com/.../1n51XAwe... 010
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 10/11/2025In case you were wondering where we’ll be on Saturday… FORESTival by A Studio in the Woods is back!! Come stop by our table -- we’ll introduce you to our podcast series "Don't Water it Down," and share our latest water quality research. Go to astudiointhewoods.org/forestival for tickets! 010
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 07/11/2025Election Day is around the corner! 🤔 What does that mean for water management? We lay it out in our latest blog post - go to medium.com/@nolawater ELECTION DAY is Saturday, Nov.15!! Early voting is open through Nov.8. Go VOTE!! 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 04/11/20252 WEEKS left to apply for our Brackish Artist Collective‼️ Over six weeks, artists will have the opportunity to dive into the environmental challenges of Southeast Louisiana through salons, site visits, and other excursions. Apply at: forms.gle/MhpFKdMqk61Y... Questions? keree@nolawater.org 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 03/11/2025What’s on the November ballot? 🗳️ Join CBNO’s Changemaker Series: 2025 Bond Propositions Explained on Thurs. Nov 6 | 5:30–7:30 PM | Twelve Mile Limit (500 S. Telemachus) to learn about the 3 bond proposals for housing, infrastructure, and drainage. Learn more ahead of the event at cbno.org/bonds. 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 10/09/2025Are Louisiana residents at risk from forever chemicals? We tested 107 homes across SE Louisiana, and the results show contamination is not isolated but a regional issue tied to the Mississippi River and compounded by saltwater intrusion from the Gulf. Register today: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 08/08/2025Funding green infrastructure projects will be crucial for managing New Orleans' flooding challenges. “A large part of the opposition is, who gets to control the money,” says TWC's Narrative Strategy & Edu. Manager Joey Algier. “No one is on the side of flooding." www.nar.realtor/on-common-gr...nar.realtorLiving on the Water’s EdgeThe highest flood risks are borne by poorer, predominantly white communities in rural areas. 010
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 07/08/2025Green Project Win in Louisiana! 🏆 LDH incorporated priority pts for green projects in its SRF loan application based on recs shared by TWC! 🌱Drinking water utilities that add water efficiency, energy efficiency, green infs, or envrnmtl innovation to capital imprvmt projects are prioritized for $$. 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 28/07/2025"Act 105 could leave Louisiana's wetlands vulnerable to unregulated development and pollution: medium.com/@nolawater/w... Want to learn more about the bills passed this legislative session? Join us Thursday 7/31 at 12pm CST for our 2025 Louisiana Legislation webinar: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...medium.comWhere the Water Stops: Understanding Louisiana’s Act 105July 28, 2025 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 24/07/2025Louisiana faces an escalating insurance crisis. It's no surprise that home fortification and disaster strategy were top of mind during the 2025 Louisiana State Legislative session. Our latest "Water News" article explores Act 79 and what it means for Louisiana homeowners. medium.com/@nolawater/f...medium.comFortifying Homes, Funding Resilience: Understanding Louisiana’s Act 79July 24, 2025 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Interested in volunteering with us? NOLA Water Week is around the corner, and we're looking for volunteers to help with weekday events, our patron party, and WATERMelon Festival! Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...docs.google.comNOLA Water Week Volunteer FormJoin us in powering a powerful week of events focused on water justice, healing, policy, and community celebration. We need volunteers to help with logistics, hospitality, set-up, breakdown, and more ... 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 21/07/2025Did you follow this year's Louisiana state legislative session and think: "Did they actually pass that??"? Then this webinar is for you. Topics focus on water, insurance, energy, state governance, and more! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 17/07/2025Some photos from the @uswateralliance.bsky.social One Water Summit. The team had a great time connecting with water professionals from across the country (especially our WECR colleagues!), and showing off our podcast series: “Don’t Water it Down.” Thanks to our hosts, and we'll see you next year! 011
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 16/07/2025Although we will not see the Water Justice Fund on the ballot this Nov. we remain committed finding better stormwater solutions. We are so proud of the work our team put in over the past 4 years, and we are SO thankful to every resident, intern and thought partner who contributed to this project. 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 15/07/2025Join us for a virtual panel, featuring some exciting podcast experts! Learn strategies for creating impactful water advocacy content and discover mentorship opportunities within the podcasting community. This event is free and open to the public! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 11/07/2025There is so much impactful work happening in the water world, and we want to recognize the people behind it!! Nominate your favorite NOLA Water Warrior by FRIDAY, JULY 18: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #waterwarriors #waterwarriorawards #nolawaterweek #nolawaterweek2025 #makewaves 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Mark your calendars!! Introducing "NOLA Water Week" - a week of community events centered on education, healing and joy. Details to follow! If you're interested in sponsorship opportunities, please email us at nolawaterweek@nolawater.org. We'd love to hear from you! #nolawaterweek #nolaevents 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 01/07/2025The nomination period is open for the first annual Water Warriors Awards! Let's celebrate the people making waves in the New Orleans area!! Use this form to submit your nomination: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Application deadline: Friday, July 18th at 11:59pm. 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Louisiana Dept. of Health (LDH) released 2024 Water Grades for the state’s public water systems, marking the 3rd year of a statewide initiative to evaluate and publicly report on the performance of water providers. Read our analysis to find out how your water utility did. medium.com/@nolawater/s...medium.comState of Water Quality: An analysis of Louisiana’s 2025 Drinking Water GradesJune 6, 2025 000
Reposted by @nolawater.bsky.socialWater Hub @waterhub.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Most voters agree the U.S. should protect more of its lands and waters. That includes 73% of Republicans, 84% of Independents, and 89% of Democrats. 📄 See more in our latest polling brief: app-na1.hubspotdocuments.com/documents/46... 021
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 05/06/2025SO PROUD of our team! After 4 years of community driven work, we finally had the opportunity to present the Water Justice Fund (WJF) to the City Council Public Works Committee. If you want to see better stormwater management, then TELL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... 000
Reposted by @nolawater.bsky.socialShantha Ready Alonso @shanthareadyalonso.bsky.social · 03/06/2025“Resilience is for objects, not people. Calling people ‘resilient’ is a white supremacist tool. If a person is ‘resilient,’ I don’t have to pour into you. I don’t have to make you whole.” - Jessica Dandridge of @nolawater.bsky.social #Upwell2025 021
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Learn more about the Water Justice Fund, our proposal for better stormwater management! Facing rising flood risk, New Orleans considers new fees to tackle drainage woes veritenews.org/2025/05/12/n...veritenews.orgFacing rising flood risk, New Orleans considers new fees to tackle drainage woes - Verite News New OrleansRecent polling shows more than half of residents support stormwater fees, new stormwater department. 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 12/05/2025What does it mean to be named “most endangered river”? Here's the quick breakdown. Read the full report from American Rivers: www.americanrivers.org/wp-content/u... Voice your concerns & support federal protections for the Mississippi River: act.americanrivers.org/page/81933/a... 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 09/05/2025THANK YOU to our wonderful donors! We are so appreciative of the many supporters who contributed this year. Although we did not reach our Give NOLA Day goal, we will continue to fundraise for floating planter boxes! You can still donate & support Grand Bayou Village at donorbox.org/water-collab... 000
nolawater.bsky.social @nolawater.bsky.social · 29/04/2025This Give NOLA Day will support the cost of building additional floating planter boxes for the Grand Bayou Village tribe! 💸↪️ Check out our cost breakdown to see exactly where your $$ goes! Donate today: www.givenola.org/organization... #GiveNOLA #GiveNOLADay2025 ##FloatingPlanterBox #FoodSecurity 000
