From aging infrastructure to rising flood risks and shifting rainfall patterns, Puerto Rico’s water systems are under growing pressure. Last week, more than 130 experts from across the Caribbean islands, the federal government, and academia, came together for the first ever Caribbean Water Resources Summit, hosted by the Army Corps of Engineers Caribbean District and the Silver Jackets Program. The summit brought scientists, agency leaders, nonprofits, and academics into one room to share data, strengthen partnerships, and collaborate on solutions that protect communities and ecosystems. From advanced modeling tools to discussions on energy, land use, and emergency response, the day highlighted how interconnected Puerto Rico’s water challenges truly are, and how essential coordinated action will be in the years ahead.