WaterRising Institute
WaterRising Institute is a women-led nonprofit that accelerates real time and sustainable monitoring of water quality that is secure for people and the planet.
We will achieve this through innovation, investment partnerships and water literacy. Through our strong partnerships with academia, organizations (public, private, and philanthropic), and community scientists, we create a network of tools, technologies and people to solve current and emerging water quality threats, in the Great Lakes region initially, positively influencing water sources nationally and globally, in the longer term.
Our goal is for Detroit to become the center of technology and systems for the measuring of water quality, with initial focus on E.coli and COVID-19.
Our Mission
The development of tools, technologies and systems for the monitoring of water quality in real time. Our systems monitor rivers, lakes, and beaches which serve our community for recreation, agricultural irrigation, and treatment facilities for potable water.
EARLY WARNING SYSTEM
To develop an early warning system for water quality monitoring.
REAL-TIME ALERTS
To provide real-time alerts to local authorities.
IDENTIFY SOURCE
Enable local Authorities to identify the source of pollutants.
PROTECT CITIZENS
Enable local Authorities to protect their citizens.
90 Million Cases of Recreational
Waterborne Illness Per Year*
Recreational waterborne illnesses present a substantial economic burden to the United States health care system, with an annual cost of at least $2.2 billion from 90 million cases, according to findings published in *Environmental Health.
OBJECTIVES
The WaterRising Institute identifies 6 key objectives relating to water quality issues in the Great Lakes Basin region of Michigan.
DEVELOPING TOOLS
The practical development of tools, technologies and systems for the monitoring of water quality in real time, initially in the Great Lakes Basin region of Michigan.
EVALUATING TECHNOLOGY
Acting as leaders in identifying and evaluating the best technologies between industries and governments regarding water quality issues.
SOLUTION DRIVEN
Bringing together all the key stakeholders to work together with a solutions mindset (we are not an advocacy group).
INNOVATION HUB
Using the Great Lakes and Detroit’s manufacturing and innovation capability as the hub for proving concepts and establishing quality leadership.
LEVERAGING CAPABILITIES
Scaling in the US and internationally by leveraging our capabilities, expertise, and lessons learned, and then adapting/sharing them across regions and cultures.
NEW TECHNOLOGIES
Developing compelling new technologies to replace outdated and expensive water testing and monitoring methods.
Predominant Waterborne Pathogens
Threaten Water Quality