Association of Regional Water Organizations - ARWO

05/14/2026

We ask members of our communities to step into leadership roles on our water utility Boards and Commissions, but are we giving them the tools to be effective?

We're filling this gap with the first-of-its-kind Board Governance Workshop, presented in partnership with Rogue Water Lab and Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA).

Learn more and register today: https://www.arwo.org/event/board-governance-workshop/

05/13/2026

Upset customer? Reseach shows that your customer literally cannot hear you while they are upset.

Learn communication tools and specific messaging to break through customer emotions so you can actually address the issue. Join us Tuesday, June 3, at 1pm ET for this free ARWO Liquid Knowledge Webinar led by Chelsea Boozer, MPA of Rogue Water Lab.

This webinar is sponsored by CoBank.

https://events.zoom.us/ev/Arrc9W1BclDDLxTAgFnCzWC-u2G3LQ3HSb9oM6ApaMD5EXQZDtF-~Aj6N-pF8Lq9xxqEydL9GU0HVnVQNADX1_KHKeF2PLZEoFJJpUCrcer1Lag

10/11/2024

Valuable insights for regional water organizations. Thanks, CoBank!

The Federal Reserve finally began cutting interest rates in September. But rates will likely remain above pre-pandemic levels through at least 2025. What that means for borrowing costs? Find out in the latest quarterly report: https://bit.ly/4eV4dyT

07/31/2024

Check out the July issue of ARWO Regional Water Connection. It includes an advocacy update, an ARWO member profile, an article about a direct-to-distribution potable water reuse facility - and more! https://mailchi.mp/6a4c30f0de0d/arwo-regional-water-connection-july-2024

07/30/2024

Great news! 🎉 EPA is advancing with 21 initial selections for over $325 million in Community Change Grants to tackle environmental issues in disadvantaged communities.

Don’t forget you can still apply for a Community Change Grant through November 21, 2024! Learn more: https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction-act/inflation-reduction-act-community-change-grants-program

If you are interested in receiving technical assistance for your Community Change Grant application, make sure you express interest by August 16, 2024: https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction-act/community-change-grants-technical-assistance

07/30/2024

What is your regional water organization doing to prepare for the impending wave of baby boomers retiring? And, are you having an easier time filling key positions, like in IT?

State and local governments are easing recruitment woes for IT, dispatch, and policing, but a retirement wave is imminent. Discover key findings in the 2024 Workforce Survey by MissionSquare Retirement. Read the full report now! https://tinyurl.com/432r54yk

07/14/2024

07/14/2024

07/14/2024

How does your / organization engage with your community? What are most helpful for you? 💧