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Webinar: Untapped Potential of Urban Stormwater Runoff in the United States

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

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 Development 

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

California Eases New Water Saving Regulations for Local Agencies After Pushback

Enhancing Communications and Outreach Efforts in Water and Wastewater Affordability and Assistance Programs in the United States 

Innovation That Can Solve Housing’s Water Scarcity Challenge

California Snowpack Now Above Average, but Will It Last?

US Cities Could Be Capturing Billions of Gallons of Rain a Day

Texas Has the Most Urban Runoff of Any State. Could That Solve Looming Water Woes?

California’s Urban Runoff Flows Down the Drain. Can the Drought-Plagued State Capture More of It?

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

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.

New Pacific Institute Report Finds Substantial Opportunity for Urban Stormwater Capture to Enhance Water Resilience in Communities Across the United States

The Pacific Institute, a US-based global water think tank, in partnership with 2NDNATURE today released a new national assessment finding substantial opportunities for expanded stormwater capture and use approaches to improve water resilience in urban areas across the United States.

February 2024 Newsletter

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.

The NBS Benefits Explorer Version 2

The NBS Benefits Explorer, part of the Water Action Hub (a suite of digital tools for corporate water stewardship), is designed to serve as a key starting point for organizations looking to invest in #NatureBasedSolutions (NBS).

As Climate Hazards Converge, More Californians Are Living in Harm’s Way

Launch of Nature-Based Solutions Benefits Explorer Version 2

The NBS Benefits Explorer, part of the Water Action Hub (a suite of digital tools for corporate water stewardship), is designed to serve as a key starting point for organizations looking to invest in NBS. Newly launched, is the NBS Benefits Explorer Version 2.

Nature-Based Solutions Benefits Explorer Tool – Instructions

The NBS Benefits Explorer, part of the Water Action Hub (a suite of digital tools for corporate water stewardship), is designed to serve as a key starting point for organizations looking to invest in NBS.

Nature Based Solutions (NBS) V2 Launch Webinar

The NBS Benefits Explorer, part of the Water Action Hub (a suite of digital tools for corporate water stewardship), is designed to serve as a key starting point for organizations looking to invest in #NatureBasedSolutions (NBS).

New Report Highlights How Climate Change is Worsening Water and Sanitation Access for Frontline Communities in the United States

In a newly released report, the Pacific Institute and DigDeep, in partnership with the Center for Water Security and Cooperation, paint a sobering picture of how climate change is straining access to water and sanitation in communities throughout the United States.

Climate Change Impacts to Water and Sanitation for Frontline Communities in the United States: Water, Sanitation, and Climate Change in the United States, Part 1

The Pacific Institute and DigDeep in collaboration with the Center for Water Security and Cooperation, presents the first report in a series titled “Water, Sanitation, and Climate Change in the United States.”

January 2024 Newsletter

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.

The Environmental Toll In Gaza Will Endanger Residents Long After War’s End

A Deep Dive into the Pacific Institute’s DEI Commitment in Action

The Innovative Way This State Is Using Toilet Water