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EPIC Calls on EPA to Improve Lead Service Line Funding Allocations
Stormwater Incentive Programs: Keys for Success
Stormwater Incentive Programs are important tools to address stormwater runoff from private property. Numerous examples exist, and they vary in their benefits and challenges.
Nosferatu isn’t the only vampire lurking around: The vampires skulking in the shadows of environmental procurement
Data-Driven Trust: what we can and cannot see in water data
Imagine turning on your tap and wondering if the water is safe to drink. You're not alone—studies show erosion of trust in drinking water is a global concern. A recent study found that more than half of adults worldwide expect to be seriously harmed by their drinking water within the next two years.
10 Fundamentals for Smart Permitting
The Trump-Vance Administration is excited about permitting reform, so are we! And, to get there, we want to see smart permitting. Efficient and effective permitting should be about getting to “yes” or “no” on projects faster—and we know there are hundreds of ways to do that without minimizing scientific rigor, transparency, and public participation. We’ve researched dozens of federal and state policies and technologies that have sped up permitting. Here we synthesize our 10 fundamental recommendations for improving the environmental review and permitting process.
EPIC visits Urban Greenway Project in New Orleans
EPIC’s Restoration Economy Center recently held its annual team retreat in New Orleans, Louisiana. While the trip included team building and bonding activities (complimented with NOLA classics like beignets and coffee with chicory from Cafe du Monde of course!), the highlight of the week was a fantastic tour of the Lafitte Greenway.
CWSRF Sponsorship Programs: Swipe Right to Match Point Source Projects with Nonpoint Source Projects
Since the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), there has been an interest from many quarters to direct a larger portion of these funds towards green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) projects. While the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) has funded some GSI and other nonpoint source projects over the years, it remains a very small percentage of overall spending.
VA’s PEEP is a Gold Star Example of Permit Efficiency
Optimizing for Outcomes: Digital Services are the Perfect Environmental Partners
Despite their commitment, many agencies face outdated tools and limited resources, hindering progress. Discover how Digital Service teams, with their collaborative, flexible approach, can provide the expertise necessary to modernize and accelerate environmental initiatives.
The Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) and the next Farm Bill
Fun Tidbits I Learned While Researching US Biodiversity Markets
Zero-Percent Interest Loans Make Lead Pipe Replacement Affordable in Many States
How Donald Trump or Kamala Harris should spend a billion dollars at USDA
5 Bizarre Things About Permitting That Don't Have To Be
Scaling Ecological Restoration & Nature-Based Solutions: A permitting innovation agenda for the next presidential administration
Demystifying environmental sandboxes: What are they, and what aren’t they?
Everybody’s talking about environmental sandboxes. What are they, and maybe more importantly, what aren’t they?
New Report: Building a Thriving Biodiversity Credit Market
What is permitting, and why does it matter?
Looking for Clues on Lead Service Line Inventories in the 7th DWINSA Update
As the initial service line material inventory deadline passes, we’re examining the updated 7th DWINSA survey results for clues of what we might expect from this forthcoming data.
In this blog, Phil Cork investigates national trends and what we learned from these updated survey results.
