U.S. Domestic Resources
Welcome to the H2infO U.S. Domestic Resources Page. On this page you will find U.S. Water Partnership member resources aimed at helping domestic stakeholders address the unique water challenges of the United States.
U.S. Domestic Resources
A Twenty-First Century U.S. Water Policy
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July 2, 2021Pacific Institute
Environmental justice is a trending topic among water officials, especially for those who are trying to reorient federal water policy to increase equity. Environmental justice advocates are attempting to correct the decades of water injustices that have targeted disenfranchised communities,...Read more
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United StatesAfter the Storm: The Importance of Acknowledging Environmental Justice in Sustainable Development and Disaster Preparedness
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July 2, 2021The past decade has brought on some of the worst cases of flooding due to natural disasters and the resulting leaching of some of the most hazardous environmental contaminants back into nearby, often low income, communities. Natural disasters are not “great equalizers” when it comes to recovery...Read more
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United StatesIntegrated water management and environmental justice - Public acceptability and fairness in adopting water innovations
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July 2, 2021Innovations to manage freshwater resources and avert shortages - including conservation through reclaimed wastewater, desalination, and demand-side management measures like increasing block rate structures offer practical, effective remedies for meeting future water demands. This article examines...Read more
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United States