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419 Resources

Diversifying Colorado’s Water Portfolio: The Potential for Stormwater Capture and Use to Contribute to a Water Resilient Future

October 23, 2024 | publication

The 2023 Colorado Water Plan estimates that by 2050 there will be a municipal and industrial water supply gap of between 250,000 and 750,000 acre-feet per year. “Diversifying Colorado’s Water Portfolio: The Potential for Stormwater Capture and Use to Contribute to a Water Resilient Future” seeks to advance understanding of the extent to which rainwater harvesting and stormwater capture in urban areas can fill this gap.

Law and Policies that Address Equitable, Climate-Resilient Water and Sanitation

October 21, 2024 | publication

This report, Part 2 in the Water, Sanitation, and Climate Change in the United States series, reveals existing laws and policies fail to protect water and sanitation systems from climate change impacts in frontline communities across the United States.

Implementing Net Positive Water Impact

September 27, 2024 | publication

The CEO Water Mandate has created a comprehensive set of tools to help you implement Net Positive Water Impact as a part of your strategy.

Water Resilience Assessment Framework Guidance for Basin Managers and Planning Authorities

August 29, 2024 | publication

By fostering smarter resilience strategies, effective actions and clear monitoring, this document empowers BMPA in building systemwide resilience in three ways.

Pacific Institute 2023 Impact Report: Catalyzing Global Action for Water Resilience

August 26, 2024 | publication

In 2023, the Pacific Institute has once again proven to be at the forefront of addressing the world's most pressing water issues with innovative and science-based solutions. Amid evolving environmental and geopolitical challenges, including record-breaking climate events and increasing water-related conflicts, our mission to catalyze water resilience has never been more crucial.

Advancing Stormwater Capture for Greener Schools in Los Angeles

August 15, 2024 | publication

This report, "Advancing Stormwater Capture for Greener Schools in Los Angeles," reveals the significant potential for stormwater capture on public school campuses in Los Angeles County. It estimates that the total stormwater runoff generated from LA County public school campuses is approximately 3.15 billion gallons (9,510 acre-feet) per year. Of this amount, about 2.04 billion gallons (6,190 acre-feet) per year could potentially be captured to augment water supplies and help green school campuses.

2023 CEO Water Mandate Impact Report

August 13, 2024 | publication

As the CEO Water Mandate, a partnership of the UN Global Compact and the Pacific Institute to advance corporate water stewardship, advances on its ambitious 2030 goals to build a water-resilient future, we are excited to share this year’s Impact Report.

Water and Climate Equity in Rural Water Systems in the United States

August 7, 2024 | publication

Climate change is leading to devastating consequences for water and wastewater systems in rural communities across the United States. Many factors converge to create inequitable risks, and decision-makers must grapple with complex realities when devising and implementing strategies to build resilience.

Anticipating Responses to Climate Change and Planning for Resilience in California’s Freshwater Ecosystems

July 29, 2024 | publication

In this peer-reviewed paper, Pacific Institute Senior Fellow and Co-Founder Dr. Peter Gleick and co-authors Mary Power, Sudeep Chandra, and William Dietrich discuss potential solutions for resilience in California's freshwater ecosystems.

Water Resilience Coalition 2023 Impact Report: Turning Ambition into Action

June 3, 2024 | publication

The Water Resilience Coalition has released its 2023 Impact Report "Turning Ambition into Action," highlighting the strides made towards a water resilient future.

Corporate Water Stewardship in the Colorado River Basin: Case Studies

May 22, 2024 | publication

These three case studies highlight the impact that corporate co-funding can have in addressing critical water challenges in the The Basin.

Saving Water and Money Through Toilet Leak Detection: A Los Angeles Case Study in Affordable Multifamily Housing

April 3, 2024 | publication

New Pacific Institute research finds toilet leak detection can offer significant water and cost savings at multifamily housing buildings in the United States, addressing a critical yet overlooked aspect of urban water efficiency.

Climate Change and Rural Water for Frontline Communities in the Southwest United States

March 26, 2024 | publication

This issue brief provides an overview of the escalating threat climate change poses to rural water for frontline communities in the Southwest United States. This region, defined by the US National Climate Assessment’s 6-state area (Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah), is facing increasing water challenges due to prolonged droughts, extreme temperatures, groundwater depletion, wildfire, flooding, and reduced mountain snowpack.

Water Resilience Assessment Framework: Guidance for Water Utilities

March 22, 2024 | publication

The "Water Resilience Assessment Framework: Guidance for Water Utilities" is the second in the series and empowers utilities to embark on a journey of resilience-building, enabling them to not only survive but thrive in the face of climate stressors and other uncertainties.

Untapped Potential: An Assessment of Urban Stormwater Runoff Potential in the United States

February 29, 2024 | publication

Urban communities across the United States face a range of water challenges. These include intensifying impacts of flooding and drought, water scarcity risks, constraints on traditional water supplies facing peak water limits, and water pollution. Novel approaches are needed to address these challenges and improve long-term water resilience.

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