Creative Co-Funding for Positive Water Impact
A Q&A with the authors of our latest report, Cora Snyder, Senior Researcher at the Pacific Institute, and David Pilz, …
Moving Toward Equitable, Climate-Resilient Water Systems in Rural Communities in the United States
A joint blog from Pacific Institute, Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP), and Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network (LiKEN) outlines work on …
Harnessing the Power of Nature-Based Solutions to Invest in Our Planet’s Future
by Dr. Gregg Brill, Senior Researcher Key Takeaways As Earth Day 2023 dawns upon us, we find ourselves immersed in …
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Historic UN Water Conference Concludes With New Cross-Sector Global Momentum, but Calls Emerge for More Binding Commitments
Pacific Institute leads on unprecedented water action by private sector, shares thought leadership on range of water topics By: Dr. …
Pacific Institute Approaches Historic UN 2023 Water Conference Through Lens of Water Resilience
Using multi-benefits approach, work advances progress on SDG 6 targets and broader SDGs of 2030 Agenda By: Dr. Amanda Bielawski, …
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Saving Water, Time, and Money by Fixing Leaks in Affordable Housing
by Cora Snyder, Senior Researcher Key Takeaways No Water to Waste in Southern California As drought – and longer term …
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A Pivotal Moment for Water
Pacific Institute to advance water resilience across public and private sectors at historic UN 2023 Water Conference By: Dr. Amanda …
The Climate Crisis is a WASH* Crisis
*WASH = water, sanitation, and hygiene, also commonly referred to as drinking water and wastewater/sewer A blog from the Pacific …
How Onsite Water Systems Can Contribute to Regional Water Resilience
by Cora Snyder Key Takeaways Distributed Approaches Can Increase Resilience Across the United States and the world, communities are facing …
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The Wonder of Wetlands: A Nature-Based Solution for Environmental Challenges
by Dr. Gregg Brill Key Takeaways Today, on World Wetlands Day, it is crucial to acknowledge the role wetlands play …
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Managing the Unmeasured – Colorado River
by Michael Cohen Key Takeaways It’s all hands on deck for the Colorado River Basin. Nearing a quarter-century of drought …
Water Advances on Global Climate Agenda at COP27
Pacific Institute featured at COP for water resilience thought leadership, innovative tools Dr. Amanda Bielawski & Jason Morrison Key takeaways: …
Advancing Innovative Water Efficiency Solutions at the WaterSmart Innovations Conference 2022
Key takeaways Innovative water efficiency solutions not only reduce water use; They also offer multi-benefits, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions …
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Saving Water Makes Cents
Water Efficiency Efforts Have Potential to Save Hundreds for Households and Millions for Communities, But Equity and Access Issues Must …
Pacific Institute Launches New Water and Climate Equity Strategy for United States
Dr. Shannon McNeeley, Dr. Amanda Bielawski, Heather Cooley Key Takeaways The United States has not adopted the Human Right to …
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Ensuring Water Conservation and Efficiency Programs Are Accessible to All—In California and Beyond
Ensuring Water Conservation and Efficiency Programs Are Accessible to All—In California and Beyond Morgan Shimabuku, Pacific Institute Senior Researcher Jessi …
California non-functional turf irrigation ban provides businesses an opportunity to step up on sustainability
California non-functional turf irrigation ban provides businesses an opportunity to step up on sustainability By Cora Kammeyer and Dr. Sonali …
Pacific Institute Statement on White House Action Plan on Global Water Security
Pacific Institute Statement on White House Action Plan on Global Water SecurityDr. Amanda Bielawski, Dr. Peter Gleick, Jason Morrison Today’s …
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Innovative urban water strategies offer vast opportunity for California drought relief and longer-term water resilience
Innovative urban water strategies offer vast opportunity for California drought relief and longer-term water resilience Dr. Amanda Bielawski, Heather …
Snowpack Report Underscores Need for Transformative Changes to Address Record-Setting California Drought
Heather Cooley, Dr. Peter Gleick, and Dr. Amanda Bielawski Key Takeaways: The severe California drought is continuing for a third …
World Water Day Focuses Attention on How Water is Underappreciated — Especially Groundwater
Heather Cooley, Rebecca Olson, and Dr. Amanda Bielawski Key Takeaways: Groundwater accounts for 99% of liquid freshwater but is being …
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Water Conflicts Continue to Worsen Worldwide
Pacific Institute Water Conflict Chronology Updated Dr. Peter H. Gleick Pacific Institute Senior Fellow & Co-Founder Violence over water resources …
With Another Dry Year Looming, California Moves to Set New Urban Water Use Standards
By Cora Kammeyer, Sonali Abraham, and Heather Cooley Key Takeaways Per 2018 legislation, California State agencies are developing water use standards …
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COP26: A Bold Step Forward for the Water Resilience Agenda
Jason Morrison President, Pacific Institute, & Head, CEO Water Mandate The 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow marked a welcome …
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The U.S. Infrastructure Plan: Water Components
Peter Gleick, Amanda Bielawski, and Heather Cooley On November 5, 2021, the U.S. Congress passed President Biden’s major infrastructure bill, HR 3684, the $1.2 …
Pacific Institute Launches Water Resilience Issue Brief, Calls on Decision-makers to Rapidly Scale Water Resilience Solutions in Build-Up to COP26
Pacific Institute launches Water Resilience Issue Brief, Calls on Decisionmakers to Rapidly Scale Water Resilience Solutions in Build-Up to COP26 …
Building Resilience Faster at World Water Week 2021
By Jason Morrison As the co-secretariat of the UN Global Compact’s CEO Water Mandate, the Pacific Institute is pleased to …
Shortage Declaration in the Colorado River Basin Takeaways
A Q&A with Pacific Institute Senior Researcher Michael Cohen and Dr. Amanda Bielawski, Pacific Institute Director of Communications and Outreach …
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All Together Now? Differences in Water Shortage Conditions Across California
By Cora Kammeyer California is back in a drought. You’ve heard it on the news, you’ve heard it from scientists, …
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The 2021 Western Drought: What to Expect as Conditions Worsen
By Cora Kammeyer, Peter Gleick, Heather Cooley, Gregg Brill, Sonali Abraham, and Michael Cohen The American West has entered another …
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The Impacts of the Pandemic Remain for Small Water Systems and Customers In-Debt
By Darcy Bostic, Walker Grimshaw, and Michael Cohen Access to safe drinking water is necessary, especially during a pandemic In the U.S., the vital responsibility …
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Biden Infrastructure Plan: Water Components
by Peter Gleick and Cora Kammeyer Earlier today, President Biden announced the first components of his proposed $2 trillion …
On World Water Day, Reflecting on the Value of Water
By Cora Kammeyer Water is one of the most valuable resources on the planet — we need it to survive, to stay clean …
Implications of California’s Water Futures Market
By Michael Cohen In California’s Water Futures Market: Explained, Cora Kammeyer describes how futures markets operate generally and the particulars of California’s version. This …
Businesses Can (and Should) Help the World “Build Back Better” in the Era of COVID-19
By Lillian Holmes What does it mean to “build back better” as the global economy seeks to recover from the …
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California’s Water Futures Market: Explained
By Cora Kammeyer A recently launched water futures market in California drew global attention, from Wall Street to the United Nations. While news of the …
What Role Should Onsite Water Reuse Play in Silicon Valley Water?
By Cora Kammeyer Water systems in most large urban areas like California’s Silicon Valley are linear and highly centralized. …
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The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Continued Toll on Drinking Water Systems and Their Customers
Darcy Bostic, Morgan Shimabuku, Mike Cohen, Lillian Holmes, and Walker Grimshaw Critical revenue losses by water utilities demand financial intervention …
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Q&A: Water Recommendations for the Next Administration
By Heather Cooley, Peter Gleick, and Jason Morrison With so much going on in the world right now, why should …
Building Resilience and Addressing Inequities in Small, Underperforming Drinking Water Systems
By Katie Porter at Brown & Caldwell, Darcy Bostic and Morgan Shimabuku at Pacific Institute, and Laura Feinstein at SPUR …
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Key Take-Aways from the Webinar on Setting Site Water Targets to Drive Action in India and South Africa
by Tien Shiao, Hannah Baleta, and Sonali Abraham The CEO Water Mandate and the Pacific Institute held a webinar …
From Source to Tap: Assessing Water Quality in California
By Walker Grimshaw Stressors to sustainable water management in California Water providers in California face myriad challenges in sustainably providing high …
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Ending Conflicts Over Water
By Peter H. Gleick Growing Tensions Over Freshwater In recent years, a wide range of water-related factors have contributed to political …
How Distributed Water Infrastructure Can Boost Resilience in the Face of COVID-19 and Other Shocks
By Cora Kammeyer, Pacific Institute; Heather Cooley, Pacific Institute; and Cynthia Koehler, WaterNow Alliance COVID-19 — and the ensuing economic crisis — …
Simple Steps for Businesses to Transform Their Landscapes
By Cora Kammeyer and Sonali Abraham The Pacific Institute has developed an interactive guide, Sustainable Landscapes in California: A Guidebook for Commercial …
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Why Should Your Business Be Interested in Nature-Based Solutions for Watersheds?
By Carla Műller-Zantop (Danone S.A.), Michael Matosich (The Nature Conservancy), Kari Vigerstol (The Nature Conservancy), Naabia Ofosu-Amaah (The Nature Conservancy), …
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Final California Water Resilience Portfolio Released: What’s There, What’s Missing
By Cora Kammeyer In January 2020, California state agencies released a draft document meant to signify a new chapter in …
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What Can We Learn from Setting Site Water Targets in South Africa and India?
By Sonali Abraham Setting site water targets is a business imperative to reduce water risk and improve water security. Every water catchment has a unique …
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How the Coronavirus Pandemic is Affecting Water Demand
By Heather Cooley Changes in Water Demand The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed massive health and economic burdens on communities around …
The COVID Crisis is Slashing California’s State Budget. What Does it Mean for Water Management?
By Cora Kammeyer It goes without saying that California today, in the throes of the coronavirus pandemic, looks very …
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