Water Challenge 2022 Q&A #3
Friday, March 11, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Learn more about applying to Water Challenge 2022, a pitch competition for ideas to tackle social and environmental disparities.
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Water Challenge Events
The Water Challenge 2022 by Propeller and Thrive New Orleans, presented by the Greater New Orleans Foundation
Past Events
Water Challenge 2022 Q&A #2
Thursday, March 3, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Learn more about applying to Water Challenge 2022, a pitch competition for ideas to tackle social and environmental disparities.
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NEW DATE: Water Challenge 2022 Q&A #1
Thursday, February 10, 2022
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Learn more about applying to Water Challenge 2022, a pitch competition for ideas to tackle social and environmental disparities.
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PitchNOLA Water 2021 Q&A #2
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Learn more about applying to PitchNOLA Water 2021, a pitch competition for ideas to tackle social and environmental disparities.
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PitchNOLA Water 2021 Q&A #1
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Learn more about applying to PitchNOLA Water 2021, a pitch competition for ideas to tackle social and environmental disparities.
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Fundraising Fundamentals
Friday, September 7, 2018
8:45 AM – 12:00 PM
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SOLD OUT - The Water Challenge presented by the Greater New Orleans Foundation
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Join us at New Orleans Entrepreneur Week for the culmination of Water Challenge 2018 with a live business pitch competition awarding $15,000 to entrepreneurial solutions to Louisiana’s critical water issues.
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Water Challenge Q&A #2
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this in-person Q&A. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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Green Drinks with Propeller and LifeCity
Thursday, January 11, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Learn more about the Water Challenge and have a drink on us!
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Water Challenge Q&A #1
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this webinar. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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Water Challenge 2018 Virtual Q&A
Thursday, January 4, 2018
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this webinar. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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PitchNOLA 2017: Education presented by Capital One
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
PitchNOLA: Education presented by Capital One is a business pitch competition in partnership with 4.0 Schools that awards $10,000 in start-up funding to ideas to improve educational outcomes for all New Orleanians.
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Water Workforce Panel
Monday, May 15, 2017
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join us for an interactive workshop that will focus on how we can build an equitable water workforce in Southeast Louisiana.
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Art + Water Panel
Monday, April 24, 2017
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
This workshop will explore how artists engage with questions around water, sea level rise, and environmental degradation, and how new mediums can expand perspectives on our interaction with the natural world.
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Walk + Learn— A Visit to the Broad Street Rain Garden & SWBNO Pump Station (Co-hosted w/ GNOWC)
Thursday, March 23, 2017
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
This Walk + Learn, co-hosted by Propeller and the Greater New Orleans Water Collaborative, will take us out to see green infrastructure in action at NORA’s Broad Street Rain Garden, including a tour of the Sewerage and Water Board’s Pump Station No. 3.
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Water Challenge Happy Hour
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join the Water Challenge team and Building Bridges speakers for a fun and casual happy hour after a long day at NOEW.
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Using Design and Economic Development Tools Together for Urban Water and Coastal Projects
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Water Challenge Interactive Panel at New Orleans Entrepreneur Week
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Water Challenge 2017
Monday, March 20, 2017
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Join us at New Orleans Entrepreneur Week for the culmination of Water Challenge 2017 with a live business pitch competition awarding $15,000 to entrepreneurial solutions to Louisiana’s critical water issues.
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Water Challenge Virtual Q&A #5
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this webinar. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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Challenges & Opportunities in the Seafood Industry
Monday, February 6, 2017
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
This workshop will take place in St. Bernard Parish and will discuss the legacy of the seafood industry and lessons learned from recent initiatives that can be used to support commercial fishing in the future.
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Water Challenge 2017 Q&A @ Propeller
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this Q&A session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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Water Challenge 2017 Q&A @ Louisiana Technology Park
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this Q&A session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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Water Challenge 2017 Q&A @ Propeller
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this Q&A session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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Water Challenge 2017 Virtual Q&A
Thursday, January 5, 2017
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this Virtual Q&A session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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Water Challenge 2017 Q&A @ Terrebonne Parish Library - North Branch
Thursday, December 15, 2016
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
All interested applicants are encouraged to attend this Q&A session. We will be covering eligibility, the application, judging criteria, with ample time for specific questions.
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Integrating Resilience into Local Government Operations
Monday, November 14, 2016
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
How do we make resilience a priority in New Orleans? The public is welcome to attend this workshop.
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Emerging Issues Following the 2016 Floods
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Southeast Louisiana region has endured two devastating floods in 2016. How can we work together to mitigate the impending flood threats that affect us all?
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Developing Water Literacy in our Region
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
How do we teach our children the significance of the water challenges facing our region? The public is welcome to attend this workshop.
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Uniquity Music Presents Booking 101: How To Get The Gig
Friday, August 5, 2016
5:29 PM – 7:29 PM
Booking 101: How To Get The Gig will provide local musicians with the opportunity to further expand their skills, knowledge, and network in order to increase their chances of working with the best fitting venue owners, bookers, and producers.
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Flood Sensor Build-a-Thon
May 16–19, 2016
Public Lab and Water Works invite community members to participate in a flood sensor build challenge. Flood sensors will help New Orleans track where street flooding is occurring throughout the city.
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Climate-Smart Cities New Orleans Kick-off
Monday, April 25, 2016
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Learn how The Trust for Public Land’s Climate-Smart Cities program will help New Orleans fulfill the crucial promise of this generation: a resilient and livable New Orleans for years to come.
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From Ideas to Impact: Creating a Transformational Brand Strategy
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Join Ozioma Egwuonwu for a strategic session on creating a transformational brand strategy for your start-up, small business, or social enterprise.
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Water Hackathon: Spectrometer
Monday, April 18, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join Public Lab for a DIY event that will demonstrate how to build your own spectrometer for oil testing. This workshop is free and open to the public!
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Stormwater and Sustainability in the New Orleans Master Plan Workshop
Monday, April 11, 2016
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Please join the Greater New Orleans Water Collaborative and Propeller on April 11th, between 5:00 - 8:00 PM, for a moderated discussion and citizen workshop on opportunities for amending New Orleans's 30-year Master Plan.
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Managing Water Data Workshop
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
How does the current data being collected impact water management projects in the region and where are there gaps in information? The public is welcome to attend this workshop.
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Water Challenge 2016
Monday, March 14, 2016
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Join us at New Orleans Entrepreneur Week for the culmination of Water Challenge 2016 with a live business pitch competition awarding $15,000 to entrepreneurial solutions to Louisiana’s critical water issues.
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Sewerage & Water Board Green Infrastructure Grantee Public Unveiling 2016
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Community members and water enthusiasts alike are invited to this public showcase of the Sewerage and Water Board’s Green Infrastructure grantees, including current and past recipients.
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Water Economy Workshop
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
This workshop will focus on the current workforce development opportunities in both the urban and coastal water sector.
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PitchNOLA: 2016 Community Solutions Q&A #2
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
This PitchNOLA Q&A session will cover eligibility, selection criteria, online application process, and more. Bring your ideas and bring your questions!
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Equity in the Water Sector
Monday, November 9, 2015
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
How can considerations of equity be incorporated into the efforts to grow the Water Sector in New Orleans and along the Coast?
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Regional Approaches to Water Management
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Learn about present and future water management strategies from local and regional leaders.
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Anba Dlo Water Symposium
Saturday, October 17, 2015
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Learn about the current challenges facing entrepreneurs in the water sector and pitch your own idea to the audience!
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2017 Coastal Master Plan Update
Thursday, September 24, 2015
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join us for an interactive workshop and discussion on the 2017 Coastal Master Plan, the RESTORE Act, and opportunities for entrepreneurs.
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Water Challenges Showcase
Monday, June 15, 2015
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Learn about the exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs to become involved with regional water competitions from regional and national experts!
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Water Challenge Day & $10,000 Business Pitch
Monday, March 23, 2015
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Join us at New Orleans Entrepreneur Week for the culmination of Water Challenge 2015 with a live business pitch competition awarding $10,000 to entrepreneurial solutions to Louisiana’s critical water issues.
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Urban Waters Partnership Meeting
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Join the EPA's regional meeting for the New Orleans Urban Waters Partnership!
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Living with Water: $25,000 Arts Pitch Competition Deadline
Friday, February 13, 2015
11:59 PM
Propeller, in partnership with The Arts Council of New Orleans, is requesting proposals for a public art installation that will highlight New Orleans' relationship to water and be featured on Water Challenge Day 2015.
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Coastal Wetland Restoration & Entrepreneurship in Louisiana
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
How can we better connect entrepreneurs with opportunities to restore Louisiana’s coast?
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Community Rating Systems Workshop
Friday, January 23, 2015
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Learn how New Orleans can reduce flooding and incentivize the Urban Water Plan's implementation.
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Water Hackathon Series #2: The Riffle Training
Thursday, November 20, 2014
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Learn how to build and field test using the Riffle, a DIY device that makes it possible for anyone to measure water quality in their own neighborhood.
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Water Hackathon Series #1: Brainstorm Session
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Brainstorm for rainstorms! Help us hack data-based solutions and come up with creative research strategies for our region’s most critical water challenges.
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Monitoring Water Challenges
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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