Value proposition

Leveraging freshwater technology to spur economic development and innovation in the Great Lakes region and beyond.

Cleveland Water Alliance is a network of leading corporations, regional universities and research institutions, public agencies, and utilities in Northeast Ohio that serves to coordinate, facilitate, and foster economic development through a water innovation cluster while elevating the conversation about the value of water to our region. We are focused on accelerating innovation, increasing collaborative research, advocating sound public policy, and spearheading broad education and outreach on freshwater preservation and stewardship.

Partners include Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, Kent State University, Fairmount Santrol, MAR System, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Metro Parks, Cleveland Cuyahoga Port Authority, and more. With support from the George Gund Foundation and The Cleveland Foundation.