A WaterStart-supported pilot in Southern California is showing promising results. After 6 cuttings this season, an alfalfa field treated with @prmsoilhealth BIOS soil regeneration program produced 15.2% more hay than an adjacent control field. Learn more: buff.ly/CvrtU1F

We'd like to welcome Abigael Walker to WaterStart as our newest intern! Abigael is pursuing her master’s degree in Water Resources at UNLV and is a native Las Vegan. She’s excited to get involved in the water sector in the community she calls home. Welcome to the team, Abigael!

WaterStart is proud to be a partner of the 4th International Atmospheric Water Harvesting Summit, coming to Las Vegas Feb. 3-4, 2027! Join us for this gathering of researchers, industry leaders, and innovators working to advance AWH technologies: buff.ly/UuIlPld

Our team is reenergized about the future of water tech after attending @WEFTEC 2026 last week! Beyond the new technologies we discovered, we forged new relationships and identified potential bridges between global innovation and the needs of U.S. water system managers.

Please help us welcome Phil Buckingham, Head of Research & Innovation at @AnglianWater, to the WaterStart Board of Directors! Phil brings nearly two decades of experience in the water sector and leads Anglian’s research and innovation portfolio. Welcome to the team, Phil!

Thank you to @snwa_h2o, @tmwa, @mwdh2o, and @anglianwater for joining us last week for a priorities workshop focused on how we can work together to address the challenges water utilities are facing. We look forward to identifying solutions to shared challenges as we move forward!

Thank you @DiversifyNevada for inviting us to take part in this initiative! Watch the full video to hear about WaterStart’s mission and how we assist water technology companies go from idea to implementation in Nevada.

This is a great conversation about Nevada's water future! And thanks @KumudAcharya for the shout-out around the 25-minute mark and recognition of Nevada's role as a test bed for innovative water technology solutions. Watch the full conversation: youtube.com/watch?v=2Z1cO7wG…

#WorldWaterWeek💧Water innovation isn't just about saving water. It's about economic resilience. WaterStart has supported 51 projects, $4.6M in investment and $33M+ in Nevada economic impact. Learn more about how Nevada is building a WaterWise economy: buff.ly/s6KlPQz

#WorldWaterWeek💧 Innovation in action: From atmospheric water harvesting at F1 to pipeline monitoring and water-saving cooling systems, WaterStart pilots are turning new ideas into real-world impact. Explore our success stories: buff.ly/EyICf4p

#WorldWaterWeek 💧 Why Nevada? It’s more than a place to test water tech—it’s a place to grow it. With a pro-business climate, collaborative research community & growing partner network, Nevada is fertile ground for water innovation. Learn more: buff.ly/Ggto1Wd

#WorldWaterWeek 💧 As water challenges grow more urgent, innovation can help us manage, monitor and protect the water we have—reducing losses, improving efficiency and building resilience. WaterStart is helping make it happen. Learn more: buff.ly/6rTzDYS

It’s #WorldWaterWeek, and we’re talking about water innovation!💧 Water innovation is broader than AI or a smart meter. It’s about finding better and more efficient ways to manage one of our most essential resources. Learn more about our innovation model: buff.ly/poluckl

Thanks to @ReviewJournal for highlighting local water technology company WAVR Technologies! WaterStart is supporting WAVR with pilot project funding to help advance this promising technology from the lab toward real-world applications. Read more: buff.ly/Xv7KiW6

Nevada startups: This opportunity is for you! Applications are open for the Startup World Cup Regional Qualifier Sept. 30 during Reno Startup Week. The winner advances to the Grand Finale in San Francisco to compete for $1M. 👉 Apply by Aug. 23: buff.ly/zdfvpED

Happy National Nonprofit Day! As a nonprofit, WaterStart connects innovators, utilities, and parters to turn water solutions into real-world impact. Thank you to our members and partners for making our work possible! 💧

📢 Innovation Opportunity from our partner @AnglianWater! They're looking for innovative, scalable solutions to help manage biosolids—the nutrient-rich material created during wastewater treatment that is commonly reused in agriculture. Learn more here: buff.ly/ArxnY2h

Check out this video from our parnters at @DiversifyNevada to learn more about why #NevadaTheEntrepreneurial is a great place for innovation.

The @IAWHA247968 is now accepting abstracts for the 2027 AWH Summit, taking place February 3-5 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Panel discussion proposals are due August 15, 2026 with all other abstracts due September 1, 2026. 👉 Learn more & submit: buff.ly/MyzTg0c

Our latest blog explores how we partnered with @SNWA_H2O and @AquiSenseTech to complete the first full-scale validation of a UV-LED reactor in the Americas—advancing groundwater treatment and providing valuable insights for utilities nationwide. Learn more:buff.ly/bJA1wSv