Resiliency News

  1. Research Shows Reducing Future Global Flooding Hinges On Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions 8/21/2024

    Pioneering research forecasts worldwide flooding is likely to be significantly worse in future decades if countries fail to meet official pledges to cut carbon emissions.

  2. UC Irvine Team Says Urban Street Networks, Building Density Shape Severity Of Floods 8/19/2024

    Cities around the globe are experiencing increased flooding due to the compounding effects of stronger storms in a warming climate and urban growth.

  3. IWA Climate Smart Utilities Recognition Results 2024 8/19/2024

    The International Water Association and Xylem are pleased to share the results of the third edition of the IWA Climate Smart Utilities Recognition Programme.

  4. Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7 Million From Investing in America Agenda For Water Conservation Projects In Texas And New Mexico 8/14/2024

    The Bureau of Reclamation today announced a $7 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to boost drought resiliency and efficiency in Texas and New Mexico. The funding announcement comes as the Bureau celebrates the two-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, which has delivered transformational investments for drought resilience across the West.

  5. Interactive Map Shows Thresholds For Coastal Nuisance Flooding 8/13/2024

    As sea levels rise around the world, communities in coastal areas are more frequently seeing the impact of routine high tide flooding. These incursions of sea water may weaken foundations and infrastructure, slow down traffic and curb business activities in affected areas.

  6. EPA Announces $188.3M WIFIA Loan To Upgrade And Expand Water Services In Central Florida 8/13/2024

    Today, at an event in Kissimmee, Fla. with U.S. Representative Darren Soto, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Assistant Administrator for Water Mae Wu announced a $188.3M Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Toho Water Authority.

  7. Tuesday: EPA Leaders And Congressman Soto To Announce $188M Loan To Upgrade And Expand Water Services In Central Florida 8/9/2024

    On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will announce a $188.3M Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to Toho Water Authority in central Florida.

  8. New Study Documents Growing Dangers Of Climate Change And Emerging Opportunities For Building Resilience In Rural Communities Across The US 8/7/2024

    The Pacific Institute, Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network (LiKEN), and Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated (RCAP) today released new research outlining how climate change impacts are leading to devastating consequences for water and wastewater systems in rural communities across the United States

  9. High Tide Flooding May Lessen Across The U.S., NOAA Scientists Predict 8/6/2024

    NOAA’s 2024-25 Annual High Tide Flooding Outlook predicts fewer high-tide flood days than last year.

  10. New Company WaterConnect To Develop Climate-Resilient Water And Sanitation Infrastructure 8/6/2024

    WaterConnect, a new initiative of global nonprofit Water.org, announces its public launch today. WaterConnect aims to bridge the critical investment gap in water and sanitation infrastructure within emerging markets.