Breaking News: Species Banking ANPR Released
Yesterday, the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) released an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on Compensatory Mitigation Mechanisms. We provide initial reactions here.
Clean Water Act: Priorities for Offset Policies that Benefit the Environment and Communities
Municipal Leaders: Integral to the success of lead pipe replacement in the United States
Tackling Environmental Injustice: EJ Communities Should Have a Say
Water Quality Partnership in the Skaneateles Lake Watershed
In New York state, a clever partnership between the city of Syracuse and upstream farmers has managed to significantly clean up the Skaneateles Lake
A national map of water service area boundaries can support Justice 40 goals and other federal programs.
States act to get the lead out faster: Will they be better poised to access federal funding?
Streamlining Restoration Projects with Nationwide Permit 27: An Explainer
This explainer reviews how NWP 27 created huge efficiencies in permitting aquatic resource restoration with widespread benefits to coastal and upland wetlands, streams, and other resources. Other Federal and state regulations could take a cue from this example and streamline projects proven to create a net benefit in natural resources. Photo credit: James Loesch
Why do we need drinking water service area boundaries?
We need investment in physical infrastructure and digital infrastructure to quickly and equitably replace lead pipes.
We shouldn’t have to wonder “Who is responsible for my water?” We should know.
Lead in Water Harms Red States, Too
An EPIC Response to EPA’s Nutrient Pollution Memo
EPIC hires a Director for the Funding Navigator team
Denise Schmidt joins EPIC to lead the Funding Navigator team
The Case for Crediting Wildlife Crossings
A policy role cities can play in replacing lead pipes faster and equitably
Water Prize Winners Tap into Innovation to Replace Toxic Lead Pipes Faster
Who gets water from who? The answer is pretty hard to tell at a national level...and even local, for that matter!
What types of projects do states actually invest in with Clean Water State Revolving Funds?
EPIC supports principles for Lead Service Line Replacements
Under the leadership of NRDC and other advocates, EPIC has signed on in agreement with principles to make lead service line replacement more equitable, efficient, and protective of health.