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Water and Climate Equity in Rural Water Systems in the United StatesÂ
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.
New Study Documents Growing Dangers of Climate Change and Emerging Opportunities
August 7, 2024 | announcement
The Pacific Institute, Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network (LiKEN), and Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated (RCAP) today released new research outlining how climate change impacts are leading to devastating consequences for water and wastewater systems in rural communities across the United States.
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.Â
July 2024 Newsletter
July 19, 2024 | announcement
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media coverage of its work and analysis.
Water Stewardship Pioneer George Schuler Joins Pacific Institute as Deputy Head for CEO Water Mandate
July 10, 2024 | announcement
The Pacific Institute, a US-based global water think tank, today announced water fundraising veteran Nicole Wickenhauser has joined its executive team as Director of Development. In this newly created role, Wickenhauser will lead the development of a new visionary funding model to support the Pacific Institute’s long-term strategic growth.
June 2024 Newsletter
June 14, 2024 | announcement
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media coverage of its work and analysis.
Rising Temps, CO2 Levels Raise Significant Climate Change Concerns
June 6, 2024 | news
Gaining Support from Key Local Stakeholders to Advance High-impact Water Affordability Policies in the United States
June 6, 2024 | post
The Pacific Institute, Corvias Infrastructure Solutions (CIS), the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Luskin Center for Innovation, and the University of North Carolina (UNC) Environmental Finance Center are collaborating on The Water Research Foundation (WRF) project 5179, Feasibility and Applicability of Emerging Utility-Led Innovations in Addressing Affordability, which documents emerging innovations and strategies for advancing utility-driven affordability efforts in the United States.
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.
May 2024 Newsletter
May 17, 2024 | announcement
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media coverage of its work and analysis.
‘Vast Opportunity’: Captured Stormwater Could Be Urban Boon
May 16, 2024 | news
Newsom Administration Unveils New $20-Billion Cost Estimate for Delta Water Tunnel
May 16, 2024 | news
Inaugural U.S. WASH Convening to Address Water Access Gap, Bringing Together Over 200 Attendees from 100+ Organizations
May 7, 2024 | announcement
Vesselâ„¢, a collective of United States WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) organizations dedicated to addressing the water and sanitation crisis in the United States, is proud to host the inaugural U.S. WASH Convening from May 7-9 at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf.
April 2024 Newsletter
April 26, 2024 | announcement
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media coverage of its work and analysis.
Are Low-Water Crops a Realistic Way to Cut back on Colorado Water Use? 10 Southwestern Farmers Are Trying to Find Out.
April 24, 2024 | news
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. Â
Climate Change and Rural Water for Frontline Communities in the Southwest United StatesÂ
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.
California Doubles State Water Project Allocation Thanks to February Storms
March 23, 2024 | news
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.
Pacific Institute Reflects on World Water Day Theme: Water for PeaceÂ
March 21, 2024 | post
This year, World Water Day focuses on leveraging water for peace. At the Pacific Institute, we approach every day focused on water.Â
Webinar: Untapped Potential of Urban Stormwater Runoff in the United States
March 19, 2024 | video
Launched recently, the study quantifies the volumetric potential of stormwater runoff in urban areas, finding 59.5 million acre-feet per year (AFY) – equivalent to an annual average of more than 53 billion gallons per day – of urban stormwater is generated. Developed using a spatially distributed modeling approach, this work sets the stage for wider uptake of stormwater capture to improve water resilience by mitigating impacts from intensifying flooding and drought driven by climate change, diversifying water supplies to address water scarcity risks, and reducing water pollution.
March 2024 Newsletter
March 15, 2024 | announcement
The monthly newsletter features the Pacific Institute’s research, publications, news about past and upcoming Institute staff outreach efforts, and media coverage of its work and analysis.
Water Fundraising Veteran Nicole Wickenhauser Joins Pacific Institute as Director of DevelopmentÂ
March 14, 2024 | announcement
The Pacific Institute, a US-based global water think tank, today announced water fundraising veteran Nicole Wickenhauser has joined its executive team as Director of Development. In this newly created role, Wickenhauser will lead the development of a new visionary funding model to support the Pacific Institute’s long-term strategic growth.
Sacramento, Other California Cities Would Have to Conserve Far Less Water in New Rules
March 13, 2024 | news
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