EVENTS: Are you a "water quality innovator?" Make your pitch with $5,000 on the line.

Best practices and prize money? The Alliance for Water Future sure knows how to host an event or two.

The Alliance for Water Future will hold two summer events focused on stormwater management and "water quality innovation" to help share knowledge of freshwater issues in our region. The Sewer District is a founding partner of the Alliance's work.

Here are the details:

Stormwater 101: Business to Business
Thursday, June 27, 1:30-7:00 p.m. at Great Lakes Science Center
This stormwater-focused business-to-business learning event and networking session is geared toward companies in the business of stormwater services. It will present best practices to businesses and organizations looking for onsite stormwater solutions. You can find a full agenda on the Alliance's Facebook event page.''

Alliance PitcH2O
Thursday, July 11, 6:00-9:00 p.m. at SmartShape Design
The Alliance will recognize and honor “breakthrough innovations” that have demonstrated dramatic impact on our water quality through either a new and innovative technology or best practice, and $5,000 is on the line. The Alliance has partnered with the Burning River Foundation to award a $5,000 prize to the top innovator in water quality.

Nominations are due by June 10, and all are invited to nominate, present, and attend. Details and forms are posted on the Alliance's Facebook event page.