Last week, the Raleigh Water Communications team took a trip to the Motor City for the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) annual Strategic Communications: H2O Workshop. This conference is the only national event of its kind, focusing mainly on communications issues relevant to the public's clean water. It was an opportunity for the team to absorb some of the best communications strategies happening in the ‘water world’ today and how to apply them to our own happenings here in Raleigh. And we got to be a part of it!
Individuals from left to right: Kimberly Holmes-Iverson, Jacob Barnhart, Holly Sharp and Phoebe Trogolo
"Our time at the NACWA H2O Workshop in Detroit was truly inspiring! Connecting with fellow water communicators and exploring innovative strategies for community engagement and trust-building has left us energized and ready to dive into our shared water challenges."
The event brought real-life situations to the table to highlight both the best and most challenging aspects of water communications so we can work to provide the best service to you.
“I loved the focus on communications and hearing real-life examples from other cities,” said Communications Administrator Holly Sharp, who enjoyed her time at the conference and is now inspired to put the lessons into use. “Visiting the Motor City was a bonus, and I’m excited to put some of these ideas into action for our customers back in Raleigh.”
