In his August 18, 2023 opinion piece, Bryan Stubbs, President of the Cleveland Water Alliance, highlights Cleveland's rise as a global freshwater capital. He acknowledges challenges while emphasizing strides in leveraging Lake Erie for economic growth and freshwater innovation. Notably, the Alliance's expansive "testbed" infrastructure in the Lake Erie Watershed acts as the world's largest digitally connected freshwater network, driving advancements in water technologies and cementing Cleveland's reputation as a leader in the field. Stubbs underscores the region's pivotal role in a water-scarce world and urges ongoing collaboration and optimism to maintain Cleveland's position as a global water economy leader.