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The Next 55 Earth Days

Federal Policy Shifts Impact Tribal Funding Access and Environmental Restoration

New Data to Answer Questions about Drinking Water Access, Affordability, and Quality

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

Clean Water and Drinking Water SRF Financial Terms, Conditions, Definitions, and Other Application Information

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.

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.

New $1 Million Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Loan Fund Supporting Improved Water Quality in the Great Lakes Region