Water splashing on the Bay of Green Bay

E-News from NEW Water (Q4 2019)

December 30, 2019

Q4 2019 The Wave NewsletterHappy Holidays Let It Flow 2019Happy holidays from NEW Water! Enjoy our staff parody of "Let It Go" from Frozen, and remember to only flush the "3Ps."

 

Titletown Flush FighterMad science Saturday at Titletown

NEW Water joined the fun in October with Titletown’s inaugural Mad Science Saturday community event for families. Activities featured making lava lamps, and dressing up as a #FlushFighter to protect our water.

Learn about our outreach efforts



Grant for trees logo 2019Grant for trees for Northeast Wisconsin

NEW Water has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Forest Service under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) to plant 1,700 trees. The effort supports water quality improvements by helping to capture stormwater runoff. Funding will be passed through to communities in NEW Water’s service area including Allouez, Ashwaubenon, Bellevue, De Pere, Green Bay, Howard, Ledgeview, the Oneida Nation, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.


why waters worth it photo 2019Water's Worth It!

NEW Water is teaming up with the Brown County Library, and the Water Environment Federation to promote the importance of water ~ check out this adorable new children's book called "Water's Worth It!" Here, our Exec. Director Tom Sigmund donates the book to Library Exec. Director Sarah Sugden.

Learn more about the Water's Worth It Campaign



flush fighters campaign

#FlushFighters!

"Unflushables" - wipes, dental floss, sanitary products - anything but the "3 P's" going down the toilet can harm the environment, and cause costly repairs for homeowners and wastewater utilities alike! Please only flush the "3 P's." Become a #FlushFighter!


Take the pledge now


Municipal customer meeting

NEW Water held a quarterly update meeting on December 18, covering topics including budget, green initiatives, and "what not to flush."

See the presentation

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