Community Engineering Corps at ACE
Community Engineering Corps volunteers, including more than 225 AWWA members, lend their technical expertise to vital infrastructure projects to improve the lives of people living in underserved communities across the U.S., its Territories, and Tribal Entities.
Come find Community Engineering Corps at ACE to learn more about how to get involved.
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WE Race for Water 5K
Sunday, June 8, 7:30 – 10:00 a.m. I Sculpture Park, Denver Performing Arts Center Complex
The annual WE Race for Water 5K marks the start of ACE25 in downtown Denver. Water Equation hosts the Race for Water 5K to support the Community Engineering Corps, a partnership between AWWA, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and Engineers Without Borders-USA. Snacks and swag will be provided.
Community Engineering Corps brings together underserved communities across the U.S. needing technical support and teams of volunteers from our founding partner network dedicated to engineering with empathy. Services provided span the civil infrastructure sector, including drinking water, wastewater, structural, transportation, stormwater, site development, geotechnical, agricultural, and energy.
You may add your 5K registration to your ACE registration when you register or, if you have already registered for ACE, you may email we@awwa.org to register for the 5K. We hope to see you out there!
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Community Engineering Corps Events at ACE
Join Community Engineering Corps at ACE25!
Visit Community Engineering Corps in the ACE Pavilion
Exhibit Hall | Booth #3942
Get inspired to make a difference! The AWWA Pavilion features an area dedicated to Community Engineering Corps. Learn about this program’s great work, how your donations can help, and exciting project opportunities for volunteers.
Morning Mingle with Community Engineering Corps and TWLA
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Tuesday, June 10 | AWWA Pavilion
Everyone is welcome to attend this casual networking event to learn more about two important programs: Community Engineering Corps and the Transformative Water Leadership Academy (TWLA). Light refreshments will be provided.
Community Engineering Corps on the Program
In these presentations, Community Engineering Corps staff, partners, and clients will discuss the program and some interesting projects.
See the complete ACE25 Program.
It Takes a Village: The Role of Partnership in Achieving Equitable Access to Water & Wastewater with Community Engineering Corps
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Monday, June 9 | Mile High Ballroom 4cd
Part of session MON035: Funding and Management Strategies for Building Resilient Small Systems
Small systems comprise 97% of U.S. water systems, yet they often face the biggest challenges. Discover practical funding and management strategies that can help small systems, build resilience, upgrade infrastructure, foster long-term sustainability, and ensure continuous service in the face of evolving challenges.
Presenters:
Molly Sullivan (AWWA), Lia Clark (Water Finance Exchange), and Ryan Barton (Navajo Nation Department of Water Resources)
IH04: Addressing Water Infrastructure Equity in Under-Resourced Communities
1:15 – 1:45 p.m. | Monday, June 9 | Innovation Hub
Join experts from across the infrastructure equity sector for a discussion on innovative approaches to address water and wastewater challenges in under-resourced U.S. communities — from new technologies to partnerships and sector frameworks. Hear their experiences with helping communities access sustainable, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater infrastructure.
Infrastructure for All: Tackling Water Poverty in Tribal Entities and Underserved America
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Tuesday, June 10 | Room 504
Part of session TUE158: Preserving Programs to Elevate Underrepresented Voices in Water
Learn about the prevalence of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the water workforce and how it could be enhanced. Featuring reflective and potentially challenging conversations about strategies to elevate historically underrepresented voices in the water sector.
Presenters:
Molly Sullivan (AWWA), Chris Freimund (Water For People), Kabir Thatte (DigDeep), and Ty Leydig (Rural Community Assistance Corporation)