UN Standards of Practice for Ecosystem Restoration Comments
Corporate Action on Biodiversity: Sweden
Major Themes from the Supreme Court’s Hearing of Sackett v EPA
United Kingdom’s Net Gain for Biodiversity Goals
Biodiversity: Europe is the Center for Policy Innovation
It is possible to work quickly, iteratively and in community to tackle gaps in water data.
Lead-Free Water Challenge: What We Learned About How To Prepare Your Inventory Without Knowing Everything Yet
Lead-Free Water Challenge: What We Learned About Proactive Communications Around Lead Service Line Replacement
EPIC participates in Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative meeting with mayors on water equity
ANPR Cheat Sheet
Reforming State SRF Policies: Lessons Learned from Advocacy in Wisconsin
Scenarios of WOTUS in SCOTUS
The Supreme Court will hear a case called Sackett v EPA on October 8th to rule on just what constitutes Waters of the United States (WOTUS). WOTUS is a jargon-y term describing the extent of the federal protections of wetlands, streams, rivers, and lakes across the US. It has huge implications for the public, the regulated community, and the restoration economy. When SCOTUS makes its decision on WOTUS, there will certainly be hyperbole in the headlines. We provide a level-headed discussion of the possible outcomes that could come in October, and explain what those scenarios would mean.
Environmental agencies need more modern approaches to data and technology - a Digital Service for the Planet can help.
Drinking water service area boundaries are critical for state policy and operations - and some state agencies are working with local water systems to develop this foundational data set.
New Report: Investing in America’s Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems for Equity and Sustainability
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