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National Geographic ScienceBlogs: Peak Water: United States Water Use Drops to Lowest Level in 40 Years

The most important trend in the use of water is the slowly unfolding story of peak water in the United States and elsewhere. Data on US water use are compiled every five years by the US Geological Survey, covering every state and every sector of the economy. The latest data – for 2010 – have just been released, and they show the continuation and acceleration of a stunning trend: US water withdrawals, for all purposes, are declining, not growing.

Huffington Post: When Our Responses to Drought Make Things Worse

In a new study just published by the journal Sustainability Science (Springer), analysis from the Pacific Institute shows that many of the fundamental responses of California water users to severe drought actually make the state’s overall water conditions worse — that in the end, many of these actions are “maladaptations.”

End of Year Gift Matching


As the year comes to a close, we need you to help secure a water resilient world! When you make your gift to the Pacific Institute today, not only do you join a group of changemakers, but you protect nature, build more resilient communities, and ensure people have the water they need in the face of climate change.

Even better, your gift will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, through December 31. Make your gift today to create a healthier, more resilient, and equitable world for generations to come.

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