Dear John —

Water policy can be like groundwater. It’s often invisible until something pulls it to the surface, and a lot of things can happen to it on the way up. Sometimes, it gets diverted and sometimes things just go dry. 

But other times, both groundwater and policy make wheels turn and things grow. Certainly there’s luck involved, but good stewardship is vital: timing, tending, tempering. Paying attention, learning, collaborating, adapting, empathizing.

At Circle of Blue, we keep an eye on policy, from our weekly Federal Water Tap to the World Economic Forum Intelligence Maps to tracking UN climate talks. At every level, we inform the decisions that determine our shared water future.

And we reveal the faces behind the policy and those whose lives rely on every decision, from Detroit to Delhi.

I hope you'll empower your remarkable Circle of Blue team with your support during this once-a-year matching opportunity. Your impact right now is tripled!

Help us keep water policy on the radar with your tax-deductible donation before December 31.

On behalf of the Circle of Blue team, thank you!

NewsMatch: How to triple your impact

NewsMatch, the consortium of foundations that supports exceptional nonprofit news, has selected Circle of Blue to receive a special triple bonus for your contribution.

From now until December 31st, join us in making this urgent work possible. NewsMatch will triple your new monthly donation 12 times or triple your one-time gift, up to $1,000. And there are bonuses for first-time contributions, too.

That means each dollar you give brings us $3. When you donate $50, Circle of Blue receives $150, a $1,000 gift equals $3,000!*

Here's how to contribute.

Many employers offer additional matching opportunities through Benevity and other platforms.