Water Warriors were everywhere at the 2026 River Rally and one of the highlights of this week in San Antonio was to present Brenda Coley, the former Co-Director of Milwaukee Water Commons, with a Legacy Award! Congratulations Brenda for all of your contributions to advance water justice & equity!
Water is life. Across Texas, Latino communities are leading the fight to protect our rivers, aquifers, and public water systems through organizing, advocacy, and community power. From the Gulf Coast to the borderlands, our communities are defending the future for the next generation. 💧🌎✊🏽
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El agua es vida. En todo Texas, las comunidades Latinas están liderando la lucha para proteger nuestros ríos, acuíferos y sistemas públicos de agua a través de organización comunitaria, incidencia y poder popular. Desde la Costa del Golfo hasta la frontera, nuestras comunidades están defendiendo el futuro para las próximas generaciones. 💧🌎✊🏽
#greenlatinos #sanantonio #texas #sariverwalk
Huge thank you to all #RiverRally2026 sponsors for making the 26th River Rally—and our first time in Texas—possible. 🌱 Because of you, we're able to bring more water leaders together to learn and strengthen the movement for years to come.
#WaterLeaders #CleanWater #HealthyRivers #SanAntonioRiver
TODAY at #RiverRally2026 🗓️ River Network board member Dr. Mel Lewis will bring local and regional artists together across various mediums to celebrate our connection to water as a friend, relative, nurturer, and healer. This storytelling session will bring artists and water advocates together to build a more unified movement.
Huge thank you to the @waterfdn and Water Action Fund for their support of #RiverRally2026! 🤝
Like us, the Water Foundation and Water Action Fund believe that the need for water investment cannot be overstated. We are so grateful for their support at River Rally, where national water leaders will be discussing new and historic water investments and how to apply those funds equitably.
#WaterLeaders #CleanWater #HealthyRivers
Thank you to the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation, whose support made the San Antonio Local Planning Team at #RiverRally2026 possible. 🤝
With their generous support, we were able to build a River Rally that reflected the spirit of Texas and the innovative water work happening across the state.
#WaterLeaders #CleanWater #HealthyRivers
The Water Access and Affordability Act will establish the first-ever permanent federal water assistance program at the U.S. EPA. At a time when up to 1 in 7 people in the U.S. are struggling to afford their water bills, this legislation recognizes a simple truth: water is essential and must be affordable for everyone. Now, Congress must act. Ask your Representative to support this bill and read more in our blog. 🔗 in bio.
🌳 Rooting Resilience Grantee @onetruckeeriver works with residents in recovery to improve and expand Reno's urban tree canopy. They provide jobs, training in tree care and maintenance, and certifications including Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper.
Hear from Joe Roybal, crew member of One Truckee River Workforce Program, as he shares how this experience has built his skills and confidence to re-enter the workforce while also improving the Truckee riverbank in Nevada.
Learn more about Joe and the workforce program at the Linktree in our bio.
So much gratitude for the @sanantonioriver for supporting #RiverRally2026 as a Presenting Sponsor, and for sharing their local knowledge through incredible field trips! 🤝
With a long history of ensuring the San Antonio River remains safe, clean and enjoyable, we are thrilled to celebrate their expertise and leadership with the nationwide network. Our two organizations share the belief that, through partnerships and collaboration, we can protect our natural environment for both people and nature.
#WaterLeaders #CleanWater #HealthyRivers #SanAntonioRiver
💧 We are beyond excited to share this event at #RiverRally2026: RETURN TO MAMA, from Tony Award Winning San Antonio native Britton Smith (@brittonandthesting ) at the historic Empire Theatre. This free, live concert experience blends music, storytelling, and civic engagement to explore our relationship to water.
It's not too late to register for Rally! ➡️ rivernetwork.org/river-rally
We’re so grateful to have the support of our long-term partner, the Charles Stewart @MottFoundation , at #RiverRally2026. 🤝
We are immensely grateful for Mott’s partnership as we work to strengthen communities in Michigan, Texas, and beyond. We share the belief that equitable and enduring solutions start with community.
#WaterLeaders #CleanWater #HealthyRivers
