Rivers, Energy & Climate

It is clear that water and energy are the critical problems of climate change. ~Brad Udall, NOAA

The nexus between water and energy resources and climate change is inextricably linked. Water is needed to generate electricity, and electricity is needed to move, heat and treat water. These two resources cannot be “conserved” or “developed” without significantly impacting one another. At the same time, our nation's energy choices have a direct connection to changes in the climate, which impacts the availability of fresh water resources. The water and energy decisions we make today will ultimately determine whether we will create a water, energy and climate crisis too severe to fully recover from, or whether we will move to a more sustainable future.

Through our Rivers, Energy & Climate Program, we are helping local organizers tackle these issues head on at the watershed level, by:

  • Developing tools and resources to help communicate the issues at hand and make a case for change.
  • Helping connect local leaders to share successful strategies that can be put to action through our Peer Learning Network.
  • Sharing the latest news, resources and analysis on relevant issues and policies through our Saving Water, Saving Energy Blog and monthly E-Newsletter.
  • Building capacity for nation-wide grassroots action against the water related impacts of climate change through our Campaign to Sustain Water and Energy. And
  • Providing intensive training for River network partner organizations on a variety of water, energy and climate related topics at our annual National River Rally and biennial National Winter Training.

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Contact Information

Wendy WilsonWendy Wilson
Nat. Director of Water & Energy Programs
(208) 345-3689

travis leipzigTravis Leipzig
Water & Energy Program Coordinator
(503) 542-8396

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