This page is a focal point that will post college-based research, student engagement, and community partnership activities related to water. 

Community Events & Engagement

Past Water Events

April 21-22, 2016

Water Resilient Cities Conference: Climate Change, Infrastructure, Economies, and Governance in the Great Lakes Basin

What Water Means to You Contest: A Contest of the Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs

USEPA conference, October/November 2014: Details coming soon.

Levin Forum Research Convening, Climate Disruption and Water: Toward Resilient Cities in the Great Lakes Region: Details coming soon.

Making Waves From Cleveland to Uganda

Roundtable on Resilience in the Face of Climate Change

On June 23, 2014 the Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs hosted a roundtable by Commissioner Paula Brooks from Franklin County, Ohio, a member of the White House Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience. The task force, comprised of local elected officials from across the United States, is charge by President Obama to develop recommendations regarding the role of the federal government in supporting local efforts to adapt to climate-disruption. For more background information see White House Taskforce on Climate Preparedness and Resilience hosted at Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs.

Community Engagement

Cleveland Water Alliance
CWA is a network of leading corporations, academic institutions and public agencies from across Northeast Ohio. The mission is focused on fostering economic growth related to water through education and outreach, research and development, and sound public policy. Together, CWA creates conversations and connections that drive solutions to one of the most critical issues for quality of life on our planet - water quality and access. Cleveland State University is a founding partner of CWA. Dr. Wendy Kellogg (Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs) is a member of the Program Committee, which oversees the substantive activities of the CWA. 

Research

Student Engagement

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies

Water Workforce Development

Water Resource Professionals-CSU Chapter (WRP)

A student chapter of the Ohio Water Works Association and the Northeast Ohio Water Environment Association. Primary goals of student chapter is provide its members with professional networking opportunities within the Water Quality industries and assist students in understanding the roles and skills the industry is looking for.