From the public pools to the lakes, rivers, and streams that connect our 50 states; from the farms across the heartland to the drinking water flowing from our taps — protecting water is about protecting America, plain and simple.
The vast network of pipes, treatment plants, and watersheds that deliver this critical American resource is aging and under strain. That threatens the food on our tables, the health of our families, and the survival of our small businesses.
Check out Just Infrastructure, a storytelling resource highlighting projects that are taking root as federal water dollars flow, and celebrating people and leaders pushing for equitable spending and future funding in the neighborhoods and wild spaces that sustain us.
The Water Program Portal is a digital information hub for organizations, agencies, and activists who want to track recent federal investments in water, specifically the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
The Center for American Progress is reporting extensively on how federal investments in safe drinking water infrastructure are improving public health, and the team at US Water Alliance worked closely with the American Society of Civil Engineers to look at the broad economic benefits of water investments over the next decade.
Thanks to these investments, communities across the nation are working on water projects at the local, regional, and state level. This includes removing millions of lead pipes in cities, restoring depleted fish populations in threatened creeks and rivers, restoring wetlands and planting trees to protect against storms, updating irrigation systems for farmers, and upgrading water treatment facilities to make sure your family has clean, safe drinking water.
Investing in water infrastructure is investing in America’s future. It ensures:
– Safe drinking water for our families
– Reliable water sources for our farms and food production
– Job creation and economic growth
– Healthier ecosystems and wildlife
– More protection against droughts and floods, and resilience against the impacts of climate change
87% of voters are concerned about outdated water infrastructure. The pipes, plants, and systems that bring clean water to our communities are crucial, and action is needed now from our elected leaders to make it happen.
You can support the America Wins with Water campaign by:
1. Sharing the goals of this campaign on social media
2. Contacting your local papers and representatives to express support for water infrastructure investments
3. Staying informed about water issues in your community
4. Supporting local water conservation and protection efforts
You can support the America Wins with Water campaign by:
