Water utilities interested in participating in the September 15 advocacy day, Imagine a Day Without Water, sponsored by the Value of Water Coalition, can now sign up online. The event is designed to help educate consumers and policymakers about the value of water. Utilities and local governments, manufacturers and farmers, educators, contractors and business owners are expected to join the program.
In addition to registration, the website offers a number of resources to help an organization plug into Imagine a Day Without Water and get the word out. These resources include an op-ed template, a sample press release, a resolution template and more.
Last year, 185 organizations nationwide joined to communicate the importance of safe, reliable water infrastructure. Groups held press conferences and open houses and partnered with schools and local businesses. The event generated more than six million impressions on social media and reached millions of Americans through press coverage.