In this issue briefing, we look back at one year of the Inflation Reduction Act and how local leaders hope to shape investments in Western water.
Category: Issue Background
Archive of blogs sharing background information on timely water topics.
Flood justice for frontline communities
With billions in federal dollars available to help communities prepare for rising seas and stronger storms, we asked national and community leaders to share their work building flood resilience in frontline communities.
Groundwater: The unsung hero
It’s Groundwater Awareness Week! In this blog, we dive into the invisible water source beneath our feet.
Forecasting the year’s hottest water stories
We put on our looking glasses to predict some of the hottest themes we expect (and hope) to see covered in water media this year.
Multi-solving with nature in the Colorado River Basin
Recap of our recent media briefing on Colorado River solutions that work with nature and provide multiple benefits to the watershed and communities.
Issue briefing: Toxic algae
In this issue briefing on the impacts and health concerns of toxic algae, we also dig into the climate connection and available solutions.
Making Groundwater Research Visible
As another Groundwater Awareness Week goes by and World Water Day arrives, we’ve compiled facts and resources about a lesser known hero to humanity: groundwater.
What will be this year’s biggest water stories?
Infrastructure implementation, climate, and industrial ag: we’re looking ahead at the key themes we expect to see in 2022 water media.