Community Outreach
Give back to the community, and inspire the next generation of water professionals.
Water For People
Our philanthropic events raise critical funds for water access and local scholarships. Join us for a great time supporting a great cause.
Water For People 5K
Lace up your running shoes! Held annually in Raleigh and Charlotte, this family-friendly 5K race supports Water For People's global mission to provide clean water and sanitation to communities in need.
Race Details →Annual Golf Tournament
Hit the links with industry peers. 100% of net proceeds from this highly anticipated annual tournament benefit the global efforts of Water For People. Sponsorships and foursomes available.
Event Details →About Water For People
Every event we host supports Water For People, an international nonprofit working to bring reliable, lasting water and sanitation services to communities around the world. Learn more about their global mission and the impact your participation helps create.
Visit WaterForPeople.org →Please note: Please view upcoming events for the most up to date registrations and event details.
No Water, No Beer
Water is the most critical ingredient in beer. Each year, our statewide craft beer fundraiser brings breweries and water professionals together across North Carolina to raise funds and awareness for No Water No Beer.
Western NC
Charlotte
Triangle
Coastal NC
One Cause, Four Regions
No Water No Beer is held each year at participating breweries across North Carolina. Whether you come to sip, sponsor, or volunteer, every pour helps bring clean water and sanitation to communities in need.
Please note: Please view upcoming events for the most up to date dates, host breweries, and registrations.
K-12 Outreach
Led by our Public Education Committee, a volunteer team of water professionals and educators from across the state, these kid-friendly programs introduce K-12 students to water science, environmental stewardship, and the many career paths the water sector has to offer.
Model Water Tower Competition
Middle and high school students design and build working model water towers. Held regionally across the state, this hands-on engineering challenge is a favorite for students, parents, and volunteer judges.
View General Guidelines →Youth Poster Contests
Every year, we host a regional poster contest for NC students. This is a great classroom activity for elementary and middle schoolers that combines art and science to celebrate the value of water.
View General Guidelines →Stockholm Junior Water Prize
We proudly support the North Carolina state competition for the Stockholm Junior Water Prize, the world's most prestigious youth award for a water-related science project.
More Information →Please note: Please view upcoming events for the most up to date registrations and competition details.
Resources for Parents & Educators
Looking for more ways to engage kids with water science outside of our events? The Public Education Committee provides free classroom materials, downloadable coloring pages, and information on educational grants for NC teachers.
Browse Educational Resources →Looking for Technical Training?
If you are searching for Certification Schools, Exams, Webinars, or Annual Seminars to advance your career and earn CEUs, visit our dedicated Training page.
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