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Pacific Institute 2022 Impact Report
September 11, 2023 | publication
Reflecting on our 35th year, the Pacific Institute continued its dedication to addressing pressing water issues through rigorous, science-based research and policy analysis. In the face of environmental and geopolitical crises, including extreme droughts, increasing water scarcity, and unprecedented flooding events, our mission became even more vital. Highlights of the year included the launch of numerous research reports & tools, lauding a US$250 million commitment for both the Colorado River Basin and the Salton Sea, and the initiation of a national Water and Climate Equity strategy. Our global impact was underscored by our significant participation in events such as the Stockholm World Water Week, the World Economic Forum annual meeting, and COP27. With the CEO Water Mandate welcoming 38 new endorsing companies, we continued to amplify corporate water stewardship when it's needed the most.
Pacific Institute’s Michael Cohen Issues Statement Regarding Imperial Irrigation District’s Approval of Landmark Salton Sea Agreement
November 29, 2022 | announcement
Imperial, California — November 29, 2022 — At a special meeting that started late this afternoon, the Imperial Irrigation District’s (IID’s) Board of Directors voted to approve a landmark agreement with the federal and state governments known as the “Commitment to Support Salton Sea Management Related to Water Conservation in the Lower Colorado River Basin at the Salton Sea.”
Left Out in Drought: California Fish
September 7, 2022 | publication
More than 97% of California is now experiencing severe drought. While California is known for extreme hydrologic variability, climate change has increased the severity and frequency of droughts significantly intensifying the crisis many fish species face.
California non-functional turf irrigation ban provides businesses an opportunity to step up on sustainability
June 9, 2022 | post
A new ban on non-functional turf irrigation in California—part of recently announced emergency drought regulations—provides a unique opportunity for California’s business community to demonstrate sustainability leadership through proactive drought response.
In the Face of Megadroughts, L.A. is Transforming How it Uses Water
May 2, 2022 | news
To Survive Drought, Parts of SoCal Must Cut Water Use by 35%. The New Limit: 80 Gallons a Day
April 30, 2022 | news
More Water Restrictions are Coming to Southern California. How to Conserve.
April 26, 2022 | news
New East Bay Water Restrictions: What Residents Need to Know
April 26, 2022 | news
Drought Boon or Boondoggle? Critics Blast Poseidon Desalination Plan as Crucial Vote Looms
April 22, 2022 | news
Presentation: The Untapped Potential of California’s Urban Water Supply
April 18, 2022 | publication
In this presentation, Pacific Institute experts provided a deep dive into the untapped potential of California's alternative water supplies: urban water efficiency, water reuse, and stormwater capture...
Opinion: The Good News in California’s Growing Water Crisis
April 14, 2022 | news
Study Details How to Reduce Urban Water Use for Potential Drought Relief Throughout CA
April 13, 2022 | news
Study Details How to Reduce Urban Water Use for Potential Drought Relief Throughout CA
April 13, 2022 | news
The Untapped Potential of California’s Urban Water Supply: Water Efficiency, Water Reuse, and Stormwater Capture
April 12, 2022 | publication
Persistent challenges and severe drought have shone a spotlight on the vulnerability of California’s water systems. They also offer an opportunity to rethink the state’s water supplies and strategies for the 21st century and beyond.
California Could Shrink Water Use in Cities by 30% or More, Study Finds
April 12, 2022 | news
Californians Urged to Save Water as State Faces Dismal Snowpack in Sierra Nevada
April 1, 2022 | news
Californians Urged to Save Water as State Faces Dismal Snowpack in Sierra Nevada
April 1, 2022 | news
Snowpack Report Signals Bad News for California’s Drought
April 1, 2022 | news
Snowpack Report Underscores Need for Transformative Changes to Address Record-Setting California Drought
April 1, 2022 | post
April 1st marks the end of the wet season in California. It’s also the day the California Department of Water Resources announces key seasonal snowpack measurements and makes projections of water availability for the rest of the water year. Today, the news is extremely bad and is a call to action to do much more — and to do some things much differently.
State’s Snowpack at Only 38% of Average As California Drought Deepens
April 1, 2022 | news
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