| Alliance changing America's perspective on water is
launched
DENVER, CO, Sept. 26, 2008 -- Patrick T. Karney, Global Director and Vice
President of the Water Business Group for CH2M HILL, has been elected to the
board of directors of the newly formed Clean Water America Alliance. The
organization officially celebrated its launch at the National Press Club in
Washington, D.C., on Sept. 24.
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies formed the Clean Water
America Alliance as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to help achieve changes in how
water issues are discussed, managed and solved, with a focus on holistic,
watershed-based approaches. Board members are leaders from a variety of
fields and viewpoints, including the private sector, municipal utilities,
state agencies, the environmental and conservation communities, academia and
three former Assistant Administrators of Water for the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency. Karney brings to the table more than 20 years of
experience managing publicly-owned wastewater treatment systems and is
well-versed on issues of importance to the environmental community.
The vision of the CWAA is to change the water paradigm so that the issues of
clean water, drinking water, stormwater and water reuse are no longer
segregated. The organization will champion meeting future water challenges
by focusing on sustainability, green cities and watershed-based approaches.
"To ensure a sustainable future for our water supply, it is vital to share
information and education with both citizens and policy makers about our
nation's ability to provide clean and safe water for future generations. We
must also recognize the successes of individuals and organizations for
innovation and outstanding achievements in the water quality and quantity
arena," says Karney. "The combined knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm of
the CWAA's board of directors will no doubt lead to great success in
changing the water paradigm. It is an honor to be involved."
The CWAA board of directors has already identified several key initiatives,
discussed at the Washington, D.C., launch, to move forward in the coming
year.
>> Learn more about the
Alliance and its critical initiatives
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