May 2026 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
Announcement
California Water Resilience Initiative Receives Distinction Award for Stewardship at 2026 Global Water Awards
Oakland, CA, May 21, 2026 – The Pacific Institute announced today that the California Water Resilience Initiative (CWRI) has received …
April 2026 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
March 2026 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
February 2026 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
Pacific Institute’s Cora Snyder Appointed to California Water Plan 2028 Advisory Committee
Oakland, CA, February 26, 2026 – The Pacific Institute today announced that Cora Snyder, program manager, has been appointed by the …
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January 2026 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
The Water Resilience Coalition and the World Economic Forum’s Water Futures Community Join Forces to Accelerate Business Action for Global Water Resilience
Collaboration mobilizes Fortune 200 leadership and global dialogue to transform water challenges into competitive advantage Davos, Switzerland, January 13, 2026 …
December 2025 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
November 2025 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
New Report Introduces First Legal Blueprint for Climate-Resilient Water and Sanitation in the U.S.
Fourth report in national series provides six core attributes, 19 criteria, and over 60 legal strategies for frontline communities and …
Pacific Institute Analysis Finds Surge in Reported Water-Related Violence
New analysis shows sharp increase in incidents where water is a trigger, weapon, or casualty of violence. Oakland, CA, November …
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New Pacific Institute Report Finds Huge Potential to Save Water Across the U.S. Through Efficiency
First-of-its-kind national assessment shows efficiency can cut municipal and industrial water use by 25% to 60%, strengthening the economy and …
October 2025 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
September 2025 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
130+ Strategies for Resilient Rural Water and Sanitation Across the United States
New report highlights unique characteristics and opportunities in rural communities Oakland, CA, September 9, 2025 – A new report released …
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August 2025 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
New Pacific Institute Report: Shrinking Salton Sea Just One Part of a Larger Air Pollution Problem
With over 500,000 people at risk, the report urges state and local agencies to change their approach to better protect …
Matt Kistler Appointed CEO of the Water Resilience Coalition, Ushering in a New Chapter Toward Collective Positive Water Impact in 100 Priority Basins
New York, NY, August 5th, 2025 — The Pacific Institute today announced Matt Kistler has joined its team as CEO …
July 2025 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
June 2025 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
May 2025 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
April 2025 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
New Report Highlights 100+ Actionable Strategies for Climate-Resilient Water and Sanitation in Frontline Communities Across US
Communities, local, state, and federal agencies, Tribes, NGOs, and others are working to create equitable, climate-resilient water and sanitation in …
March 2025 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
February 2025 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
January 2025 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
December 2024 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
New Insights into Global Water Basins from Space: CEO Water Mandate and European Space Agency Advance Comprehensive Monitoring of Global Water Resources
New York, New York, December 5, 2024 – The CEO Water Mandate—a partnership between the UN Global Compact and the …
November 2024 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
October 2024 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
California Water Resilience Initiative Second Annual Forum Advances Public-Private Partnerships in Support of State’s Water Supply Strategy
SACRAMENTO, CA, October 22, 2024 – Business leaders from across sectors came together to advance solutions to the state’s mounting …
Gaps in Laws and Policies Leave Water and Sanitation Systems Vulnerable to Harmful Climate Impacts in Frontline Communities Across the US, New Report Finds
Research Highlights Climate is Changing Faster than Laws Have Responded, Leaving Infrastructure with Insufficient Resilience and Risking a Widening Water …
Pacific Institute Launches Ambitious New Strategy to Accelerate Action on Water Resilience; Announces $1 Million Donation from Board Chair to Jumpstart Fundraising to Speed Impact
Strategic Plan Through 2026 Focuses on Four Areas of Accelerated Impact: Water Equity, Water Efficiency and Reuse, Nature-Based Solutions, and …
September 2024 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
2023 Was a Record Year for Violence Over Water Resources Across the Globe
New study from the Pacific Institute shows rapid growth in water as a trigger, weapon, and casualty of violence, with …
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August 2024 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
New Pacific Institute Report Finds Significant Potential to Advance Green Schoolyards through Stormwater Capture in LA County
Analysis Reveals Multi-Benefits of Greening Schoolyards for Climate Resilience and Community Wellbeing OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, August 15, 2024 – The Pacific …
New Study Documents Growing Dangers of Climate Change and Emerging Opportunities
Collaborative research from the Pacific Institute, LiKEN, and RCAP Proposes Community-Centered, Scalable Model to Build Equitable, Resilient Rural Water Systems …
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July 2024 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
Water Stewardship Pioneer George Schuler Joins Pacific Institute as Deputy Head for CEO Water Mandate
New Leadership Role to Spearhead CEO Water Mandate’s Transformative Water Resilience Initiatives to Advance Progress on SDG 6 OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, …
June 2024 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
May 2024 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
Inaugural U.S. WASH Convening to Address Water Access Gap, Bringing Together Over 200 Attendees from 100+ Organizations
Vessel™ Collective Leads Collaborative Effort to Ensure Clean Water and Sanitation for All Americans May 7, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) – …
April 2024 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
March 2024 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
Water Fundraising Veteran Nicole Wickenhauser Joins Pacific Institute as Director of Development
New Executive Role to Build Long-Term Funding Growth Strategy to Achieve Pacific Institute’s Ambitious 2030 Water Resilience Goal OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, March …
New Pacific Institute Report Finds Substantial Opportunity for Urban Stormwater Capture to Enhance Water Resilience in Communities Across the United States
National assessment quantifies vast potential to capture urban stormwater, volume equivalent to more than 90% of annual municipal and industrial …
February 2024 Newsletter
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media …
Launch of Nature-Based Solutions Benefits Explorer Version 2
The NBS Benefits Explorer, part of the Water Action Hub (a suite of digital tools for corporate water stewardship), is …
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