July 2017 - Urban Waters Learning Network

Water as a Human Right: Public Health Research and Advocacy in Detroit

July 31, 2017 | Kaitlin Popielarz
Tags: civic & community engagement, environmental justice & diversity, equitable development, partnerships, public health, public outreach, water quality, youth

As a community-based grassroots organization, We The People of Detroit (WPD) aims to inform, educate, and empower Detroit residents on imperative issues surrounding civil rights, land, water, education, and the democratic process. WPD has worked tenaciously with its network of volunteers to provide water to Detroit residents and advocate for a sustainable water future.

The One Water Vision: a Movement Toward Equitable Water Management

July 20, 2017 | Maria Brodine
Tags: climate adaptation & resilience, economic development, equitable development, partnerships, public health, stormwater & green infrastructure, water quality, watershed planning

Presented by the U.S. Water Alliance, the One Water Summit is a conference that seeks to bring people from all over the country, from a variety of professions, to exchange knowledge and develop strategies for achieving “a sustainable water future for all” — that is, a future where everyone has access to sufficient quantities of clean water and where water management practices are tied to healthy and thriving ecosystems, communities, and economies.

Monthly Archives: July 2017

Water as a Human Right: Public Health Research and Advocacy in Detroit

The One Water Vision: a Movement Toward Equitable Water Management