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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.
A New Era For Water Management: Harnessing GIS Innovations and Collaboration for a Resilient Future
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.
Mapping at the Intersection: Environmental Justice & Conservation
Earlier this year, Gabe Watson and EmmaLi Tsai participated in a workshop hosted by Defenders of Wildlife to help researchers create better maps at the intersection of environmental justice and conservation. Decisions from the workshop resulted in this user guide & website, which walks users through a more collaborate and inclusive approach to conservation that considers biodiversity, climate change, and environmental justice. To put the framework and shared principles into practice, the guide also features a case study using the National Wildlife Refuge System to show where future land acquisition should be prioritized.
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Despite their commitment, many agencies face outdated tools and limited resources, hindering progress.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.
Joint Public Comment: The National Environmental Policy Act: Relevance to Open Government and Public Participation
5 Key Areas Technology Should and Should Not Be Used in Permitting
Technology has the potential to speed up environmental permitting by enhancing transparency, data management, and public engagement. To truly streamline the permitting process, it’s essential to combine digital solutions with policy and process improvements.
5 Bizarre Things About Permitting That Don't Have To Be
Unlocking a New Era for Ecological Restoration, Nature-based Solutions, and Resilience
Scaling Ecological Restoration & Nature-Based Solutions: A permitting innovation agenda for the next presidential administration
What is permitting, and why does it matter?
From Paper Maps to Navigation Apps: Charting a New Course in Permitting Tech
Where do you get your water from, and is it safe to drink? Advances in EPA modeling delivers for drinking water justice
Permitting Tech Plays: Operationalizing Rulings + Regulations
New Tool Spotlights Areas for Drinking Water Interventions in Texas
Joint Public Comment: Creation of the White House Environmental Justice Interagency Council
New e-Permitting for Wetland and Stream Permits
50 Prizable climate ideas
