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In this issue
The Waters of Life A Refuge
Polymer Membranes for Purification
Water Desalination in California
Vermont Water Supply Protection Dispute
FEATURED STORYThe Waters of Life A Refuge
Opening as a multisensory multimediarespite and evironment The Waters ofLife A Refuge was organized and curatedby noted Coolidge Corner Artist JustinFreed and features an original soundcomposition by Max Alper For all ofNovember this gallery space will be aserene immersive aquatic environment
Read more here
FEATURED STORYPolymer Membranes CouldSimplify Purification
University of Virginia engineeringprofessor works with a team to reducedesalination costs By using polymermembranes that are more selective theteam is looking to decrease the energyneeded for the reverse osmosis process Read more here
FEATURED STORYWater Desalination Cant SaveCalifornia Alone
While desalination is more efficient andcost-effective than ever waterconsumption could make or breakconservation efforts It might be for thebest if some of Californias new waterinitiatives remain in place post-drought
Read more here
FEATURED STORY
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Water Supply Ponds in VermontNot Protected from Recreation
While most states in New Englandprohibit recreation in supply pondsVermont municipalities havea surprisingly small amount of powerwhen it comes to protecting their drinkingwater The Vermont Clean WaterCoalition is looking to change that
Read more here
Watch now
FEATURED VIDEOA Quick Tour of the WaterTreatment Plant in Concord NH
Concords General Services Departmentgives a full tour of the water treatmentfacility that provides the city with its cleandrinking water Follow the filtrationprocess from the beginning with thePenacook Lake and end at their 47million gallon clear well
Droplets New England Water News
GizMag - The US dips a toe in the offshore wind farm water
MPBN News - UMaine UNE researchers launch aquaculture research buoy
Stat - Cambridge pharma startup develops drug-delivery device called Droplette
Business Wire - Xylem executives participate in 2015 American Water Summit
Milford Patch - Milford receives grant for stormwater treatment
National amp International News Highlights
The Star - The Red Cross creates mobile app to help Syrians find access to water
Water Technology Online - Group presents strategies to manage urban stormwater runoff as ElNino nears
Yahoo - Aquanos wins coveted Cleanvest Cup at Watec Israel Conference
Mashable - Tech companies Facebook Dell EMC and HP make climate change pledges
Chemistry World - Nanotube desalination could be put back on track
Local Conferences and Events
NECEC Northeast Cleantech amp Energy Innovation Tour Boston Massachusetts October 28 amp 29 2015
2015 NECEC Green Tie GalaHyatt Regency Cambridge Massachusetts October 29 2015
Opening reception of The Waters of Life A RefugeGalatea Fine Art Gallery Boston MA November 6 2015
Poo and Brew Networking EventWormtown Brewery Worcester MA November 5 2015
2015 MIT Water Summit Thriving Amid ChangeMIT Massachusetts November 13 2015
Startup Weekend BlueWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution Falmouth MA November 20-22 2015
NEWEA 2016 Annual ConferenceBoston Massachusetts January 24-27 2016
National amp International Conference Highlights
International Water ConferenceOrlando FL November 15-19 2015
The American Water Resources Association Annual ConferenceDenver CO November 16-19 2015
Funding Competitions amp Other Opportunities
Veolia - Pow emPowering Opportunities in Water National Competition
Submission Deadline November 15 2015
Imagine H2O - Water Data Challenge Submission Deadline November 15 2015
NEWEA Student ScholarshipsSubmission Deadline 300PM November 27th 2015
New Grant Opportunities from the Mass CEC
The MassCEC Catalyst Program
For researchers and young companies looking to develop prototypes and proof of concept studiesCatalyst awards up to 14 grants of $40000 each Previous awardees have raised over $45 millionon follow-on financing and licensed ten technologies Coaching and mentoring services are also
provided through the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center
Deadline November 2 2015For more information click here
The Mass CEC InnovateMass Program
For companies whose clean technology is ready for prime time but are struggling to get initialcustomers InnovateMass provides competitive grants up to $150000 So far InnovateMass has
invested nearly $22 million in MA cleantech innovation Project management and technicalassistance from a third party consulting team is additionally provided
Deadline November 2 2015For more information click here
Featured Local EventMIT Water Summit 2015 shy Thriving with Change
When November 13-14 2015Where MIT
The MIT Water Summit is the flagship event of the MIT Water Club The event incorporatesdisciplines across MITs technology business and policy communities and brings together leaders
and experts to discuss the most compelling issues in the water sector With this years Summittaking place only two weeks before the highly anticipated COP21 climate change negotiations inParis the conference will confront the challenges faced by the water sector due to our changing
climate Learn more and purchase early bird tickets at mitwatersummitcom
Featured Local EventNEWEAs Poo amp Brew Networking Event
When Thursday November 5 2015
Where Upper Blackstone WPAD amp Wormtown Brewery Worcester MA
Where Upper Blackstone WPAD amp Wormtown Brewery Worcester MA
Join NEWEA young professionals and students for a Poo amp Brew networking event that will include a tour ofthe Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District (UBWPAD) and a tour of Wormtown Brewery in
Worcester MA Participants may attend one or both events
POO ndash The Upper Blackstone WPAD is one of New Englandrsquos largest treatment plants serving roughly250000 people in the greater Worcester area and managing biosolids for an additional 14 communities
The district operates a biological nutrient removal (BNR) treatment process to reduce conventionalpollutants as well as nitrogen phosphorus and metals Hard hats safety glasses and sturdy shoes are
required Please bring your own
BREW ndash Join us at Wormtown Brewery Worcester MA for a networking event with fellow youngprofessionals and students a tour of the brewery food amp drinks Friends and significant others are welcome
at the brewery A valid ID will be required for entry to the brewery
The Water Pitcher
The Water Pitcher Digest is a leading water innovation news and events digest with 1200+subscribers brought to you by the New England Water Innovation Network (NEWIN) Toshare water news or an upcoming event please contact Nicole at ndesantisnewengland-
winorg
Sign up for the Pitcher hereSend this digest to your friends
NEWIN is the New England water industry cluster accelerating water innovation to marketand solving global water challenges through local innovation and collaboration
Click to learn about NEWIN membership benefits
Copyright copy 2015 New England Water Innovation Network All rights reserved
unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Water Supply Ponds in VermontNot Protected from Recreation
While most states in New Englandprohibit recreation in supply pondsVermont municipalities havea surprisingly small amount of powerwhen it comes to protecting their drinkingwater The Vermont Clean WaterCoalition is looking to change that
Read more here
Watch now
FEATURED VIDEOA Quick Tour of the WaterTreatment Plant in Concord NH
Concords General Services Departmentgives a full tour of the water treatmentfacility that provides the city with its cleandrinking water Follow the filtrationprocess from the beginning with thePenacook Lake and end at their 47million gallon clear well
Droplets New England Water News
GizMag - The US dips a toe in the offshore wind farm water
MPBN News - UMaine UNE researchers launch aquaculture research buoy
Stat - Cambridge pharma startup develops drug-delivery device called Droplette
Business Wire - Xylem executives participate in 2015 American Water Summit
Milford Patch - Milford receives grant for stormwater treatment
National amp International News Highlights
The Star - The Red Cross creates mobile app to help Syrians find access to water
Water Technology Online - Group presents strategies to manage urban stormwater runoff as ElNino nears
Yahoo - Aquanos wins coveted Cleanvest Cup at Watec Israel Conference
Mashable - Tech companies Facebook Dell EMC and HP make climate change pledges
Chemistry World - Nanotube desalination could be put back on track
Local Conferences and Events
NECEC Northeast Cleantech amp Energy Innovation Tour Boston Massachusetts October 28 amp 29 2015
2015 NECEC Green Tie GalaHyatt Regency Cambridge Massachusetts October 29 2015
Opening reception of The Waters of Life A RefugeGalatea Fine Art Gallery Boston MA November 6 2015
Poo and Brew Networking EventWormtown Brewery Worcester MA November 5 2015
2015 MIT Water Summit Thriving Amid ChangeMIT Massachusetts November 13 2015
Startup Weekend BlueWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution Falmouth MA November 20-22 2015
NEWEA 2016 Annual ConferenceBoston Massachusetts January 24-27 2016
National amp International Conference Highlights
International Water ConferenceOrlando FL November 15-19 2015
The American Water Resources Association Annual ConferenceDenver CO November 16-19 2015
Funding Competitions amp Other Opportunities
Veolia - Pow emPowering Opportunities in Water National Competition
Submission Deadline November 15 2015
Imagine H2O - Water Data Challenge Submission Deadline November 15 2015
NEWEA Student ScholarshipsSubmission Deadline 300PM November 27th 2015
New Grant Opportunities from the Mass CEC
The MassCEC Catalyst Program
For researchers and young companies looking to develop prototypes and proof of concept studiesCatalyst awards up to 14 grants of $40000 each Previous awardees have raised over $45 millionon follow-on financing and licensed ten technologies Coaching and mentoring services are also
provided through the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center
Deadline November 2 2015For more information click here
The Mass CEC InnovateMass Program
For companies whose clean technology is ready for prime time but are struggling to get initialcustomers InnovateMass provides competitive grants up to $150000 So far InnovateMass has
invested nearly $22 million in MA cleantech innovation Project management and technicalassistance from a third party consulting team is additionally provided
Deadline November 2 2015For more information click here
Featured Local EventMIT Water Summit 2015 shy Thriving with Change
When November 13-14 2015Where MIT
The MIT Water Summit is the flagship event of the MIT Water Club The event incorporatesdisciplines across MITs technology business and policy communities and brings together leaders
and experts to discuss the most compelling issues in the water sector With this years Summittaking place only two weeks before the highly anticipated COP21 climate change negotiations inParis the conference will confront the challenges faced by the water sector due to our changing
climate Learn more and purchase early bird tickets at mitwatersummitcom
Featured Local EventNEWEAs Poo amp Brew Networking Event
When Thursday November 5 2015
Where Upper Blackstone WPAD amp Wormtown Brewery Worcester MA
Where Upper Blackstone WPAD amp Wormtown Brewery Worcester MA
Join NEWEA young professionals and students for a Poo amp Brew networking event that will include a tour ofthe Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District (UBWPAD) and a tour of Wormtown Brewery in
Worcester MA Participants may attend one or both events
POO ndash The Upper Blackstone WPAD is one of New Englandrsquos largest treatment plants serving roughly250000 people in the greater Worcester area and managing biosolids for an additional 14 communities
The district operates a biological nutrient removal (BNR) treatment process to reduce conventionalpollutants as well as nitrogen phosphorus and metals Hard hats safety glasses and sturdy shoes are
required Please bring your own
BREW ndash Join us at Wormtown Brewery Worcester MA for a networking event with fellow youngprofessionals and students a tour of the brewery food amp drinks Friends and significant others are welcome
at the brewery A valid ID will be required for entry to the brewery
The Water Pitcher
The Water Pitcher Digest is a leading water innovation news and events digest with 1200+subscribers brought to you by the New England Water Innovation Network (NEWIN) Toshare water news or an upcoming event please contact Nicole at ndesantisnewengland-
winorg
Sign up for the Pitcher hereSend this digest to your friends
NEWIN is the New England water industry cluster accelerating water innovation to marketand solving global water challenges through local innovation and collaboration
Click to learn about NEWIN membership benefits
Copyright copy 2015 New England Water Innovation Network All rights reserved
unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Local Conferences and Events
NECEC Northeast Cleantech amp Energy Innovation Tour Boston Massachusetts October 28 amp 29 2015
2015 NECEC Green Tie GalaHyatt Regency Cambridge Massachusetts October 29 2015
Opening reception of The Waters of Life A RefugeGalatea Fine Art Gallery Boston MA November 6 2015
Poo and Brew Networking EventWormtown Brewery Worcester MA November 5 2015
2015 MIT Water Summit Thriving Amid ChangeMIT Massachusetts November 13 2015
Startup Weekend BlueWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution Falmouth MA November 20-22 2015
NEWEA 2016 Annual ConferenceBoston Massachusetts January 24-27 2016
National amp International Conference Highlights
International Water ConferenceOrlando FL November 15-19 2015
The American Water Resources Association Annual ConferenceDenver CO November 16-19 2015
Funding Competitions amp Other Opportunities
Veolia - Pow emPowering Opportunities in Water National Competition
Submission Deadline November 15 2015
Imagine H2O - Water Data Challenge Submission Deadline November 15 2015
NEWEA Student ScholarshipsSubmission Deadline 300PM November 27th 2015
New Grant Opportunities from the Mass CEC
The MassCEC Catalyst Program
For researchers and young companies looking to develop prototypes and proof of concept studiesCatalyst awards up to 14 grants of $40000 each Previous awardees have raised over $45 millionon follow-on financing and licensed ten technologies Coaching and mentoring services are also
provided through the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center
Deadline November 2 2015For more information click here
The Mass CEC InnovateMass Program
For companies whose clean technology is ready for prime time but are struggling to get initialcustomers InnovateMass provides competitive grants up to $150000 So far InnovateMass has
invested nearly $22 million in MA cleantech innovation Project management and technicalassistance from a third party consulting team is additionally provided
Deadline November 2 2015For more information click here
Featured Local EventMIT Water Summit 2015 shy Thriving with Change
When November 13-14 2015Where MIT
The MIT Water Summit is the flagship event of the MIT Water Club The event incorporatesdisciplines across MITs technology business and policy communities and brings together leaders
and experts to discuss the most compelling issues in the water sector With this years Summittaking place only two weeks before the highly anticipated COP21 climate change negotiations inParis the conference will confront the challenges faced by the water sector due to our changing
climate Learn more and purchase early bird tickets at mitwatersummitcom
Featured Local EventNEWEAs Poo amp Brew Networking Event
When Thursday November 5 2015
Where Upper Blackstone WPAD amp Wormtown Brewery Worcester MA
Where Upper Blackstone WPAD amp Wormtown Brewery Worcester MA
Join NEWEA young professionals and students for a Poo amp Brew networking event that will include a tour ofthe Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District (UBWPAD) and a tour of Wormtown Brewery in
Worcester MA Participants may attend one or both events
POO ndash The Upper Blackstone WPAD is one of New Englandrsquos largest treatment plants serving roughly250000 people in the greater Worcester area and managing biosolids for an additional 14 communities
The district operates a biological nutrient removal (BNR) treatment process to reduce conventionalpollutants as well as nitrogen phosphorus and metals Hard hats safety glasses and sturdy shoes are
required Please bring your own
BREW ndash Join us at Wormtown Brewery Worcester MA for a networking event with fellow youngprofessionals and students a tour of the brewery food amp drinks Friends and significant others are welcome
at the brewery A valid ID will be required for entry to the brewery
The Water Pitcher
The Water Pitcher Digest is a leading water innovation news and events digest with 1200+subscribers brought to you by the New England Water Innovation Network (NEWIN) Toshare water news or an upcoming event please contact Nicole at ndesantisnewengland-
winorg
Sign up for the Pitcher hereSend this digest to your friends
NEWIN is the New England water industry cluster accelerating water innovation to marketand solving global water challenges through local innovation and collaboration
Click to learn about NEWIN membership benefits
Copyright copy 2015 New England Water Innovation Network All rights reserved
unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
For companies whose clean technology is ready for prime time but are struggling to get initialcustomers InnovateMass provides competitive grants up to $150000 So far InnovateMass has
invested nearly $22 million in MA cleantech innovation Project management and technicalassistance from a third party consulting team is additionally provided
Deadline November 2 2015For more information click here
Featured Local EventMIT Water Summit 2015 shy Thriving with Change
When November 13-14 2015Where MIT
The MIT Water Summit is the flagship event of the MIT Water Club The event incorporatesdisciplines across MITs technology business and policy communities and brings together leaders
and experts to discuss the most compelling issues in the water sector With this years Summittaking place only two weeks before the highly anticipated COP21 climate change negotiations inParis the conference will confront the challenges faced by the water sector due to our changing
climate Learn more and purchase early bird tickets at mitwatersummitcom
Featured Local EventNEWEAs Poo amp Brew Networking Event
When Thursday November 5 2015
Where Upper Blackstone WPAD amp Wormtown Brewery Worcester MA
Where Upper Blackstone WPAD amp Wormtown Brewery Worcester MA
Join NEWEA young professionals and students for a Poo amp Brew networking event that will include a tour ofthe Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District (UBWPAD) and a tour of Wormtown Brewery in
Worcester MA Participants may attend one or both events
POO ndash The Upper Blackstone WPAD is one of New Englandrsquos largest treatment plants serving roughly250000 people in the greater Worcester area and managing biosolids for an additional 14 communities
The district operates a biological nutrient removal (BNR) treatment process to reduce conventionalpollutants as well as nitrogen phosphorus and metals Hard hats safety glasses and sturdy shoes are
required Please bring your own
BREW ndash Join us at Wormtown Brewery Worcester MA for a networking event with fellow youngprofessionals and students a tour of the brewery food amp drinks Friends and significant others are welcome
at the brewery A valid ID will be required for entry to the brewery
The Water Pitcher
The Water Pitcher Digest is a leading water innovation news and events digest with 1200+subscribers brought to you by the New England Water Innovation Network (NEWIN) Toshare water news or an upcoming event please contact Nicole at ndesantisnewengland-
winorg
Sign up for the Pitcher hereSend this digest to your friends
NEWIN is the New England water industry cluster accelerating water innovation to marketand solving global water challenges through local innovation and collaboration
Click to learn about NEWIN membership benefits
Copyright copy 2015 New England Water Innovation Network All rights reserved
unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Where Upper Blackstone WPAD amp Wormtown Brewery Worcester MA
Join NEWEA young professionals and students for a Poo amp Brew networking event that will include a tour ofthe Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District (UBWPAD) and a tour of Wormtown Brewery in
Worcester MA Participants may attend one or both events
POO ndash The Upper Blackstone WPAD is one of New Englandrsquos largest treatment plants serving roughly250000 people in the greater Worcester area and managing biosolids for an additional 14 communities
The district operates a biological nutrient removal (BNR) treatment process to reduce conventionalpollutants as well as nitrogen phosphorus and metals Hard hats safety glasses and sturdy shoes are
required Please bring your own
BREW ndash Join us at Wormtown Brewery Worcester MA for a networking event with fellow youngprofessionals and students a tour of the brewery food amp drinks Friends and significant others are welcome
at the brewery A valid ID will be required for entry to the brewery
The Water Pitcher
The Water Pitcher Digest is a leading water innovation news and events digest with 1200+subscribers brought to you by the New England Water Innovation Network (NEWIN) Toshare water news or an upcoming event please contact Nicole at ndesantisnewengland-
winorg
Sign up for the Pitcher hereSend this digest to your friends
NEWIN is the New England water industry cluster accelerating water innovation to marketand solving global water challenges through local innovation and collaboration
Click to learn about NEWIN membership benefits
Copyright copy 2015 New England Water Innovation Network All rights reserved
unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences