BlueGreen Water Technologies and Winrock International partner to combat harmful algal blooms around the world
Partnership leverages Winrock’s decades of global implementation excellence and integrated water resources management expertise with BlueGreen’s advanced water remediation tech.
HOUSTON, Texas – June 24, 2025 – BlueGreen Water Technologies, a global leader in sustainable water treatment solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Winrock International, a mission-driven global organization that develops science-based solutions to complex problems with a focus on sustainable agriculture, water, clean energy, natural resources management and human rights. Together, the organizations aim to address the complexities of harmful algal blooms through advanced technology, comprehensive stakeholder engagement, and long-term sustainable water and landscape management strategies.
“HABs pose significant threats to safe water access, biodiversity, public health, and local economies,” said Aaron Sundsmo, associate vice president of Agriculture & Water at Winrock International. “While immediate treatment is critical, the complex causes of HABs require comprehensive community engagement to implement long-term, watershed-scale solutions that prevent recurrence.”
The partnership will leverage Winrock’s deep experience in agricultural systems and nature-based solutions to optimize watershed management strategies, addressing both immediate and long-term water quality challenges. The combined approach of technological innovation, partnership with local leaders, and science-based education and prevention strategies positions this partnership as a powerful model for sustainable water stewardship globally.
Key components of the partnership include:
- Stakeholder engagement – Extensive community and governmental consultations prior to any intervention to build understanding, trust, and support for treatment initiatives and to identify and implement strategies for long-term water quality protection.
- Deployment of technology – Implementation of BlueGreen’s proven Lake Guard® solutions, supported by real-time analytics and monitoring.
- Nature-based and engineered solutions – Complementary initiatives, including watershed restoration, re-vegetation with native species, technical support for agricultural conservation practices, and integration of green and grey infrastructure to address upstream sources of contamination.
“Water contamination issues, particularly HABs, cannot be solved through technology alone; stakeholder trust and participation and long-term HAB prevention strategies are essential components for enduring success,” said Eyal Harel, CEO and co-founder of BlueGreen Water Technologies. “Winrock’s integrated water resources management expertise and proven ability to build robust relationships with communities and governments significantly enhances our capability to deliver effective, trusted, and sustainable water management solutions.”
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About BlueGreen Water Technologies:
BlueGreen Water Technologies is a global environmental technology company restoring and protecting aquatic ecosystems through science-based, scalable solutions. Its proprietary Lake Guard™ technology rapidly remediates harmful algal blooms (HABs), improving water quality, restoring biodiversity, and preventing greenhouse gas emissions. BlueGreen’s products are validated by leading regulatory bodies, including the U.S. EPA and are supported by a remote digital monitoring platform that enables predictive, data-driven water management. Operating across five continents, BlueGreen is aligning water restoration with climate finance through emerging carbon markets, demonstrating how nature-based solutions can deliver measurable environmental, social, and economic benefits.
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Media Contact
FINN Partners for BlueGreen Water Technologies: Nicole Grubner, Nicole.grubner@finnpartners.com, 929 588 2011
About Winrock International:
Winrock International is a recognized leader in U.S. and international development with a focus on social, agricultural and environmental issues. Inspired by its namesake, Winthrop Rockefeller, Winrock combines scientific and technical expertise with entrepreneurial innovation to deliver market-based solutions that improve lives around the world. Winrock’s mission is to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources across the globe.
Media contact:
Timothy May, Communications Director, Winrock International: Tim.May@Winrock.org