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Water quality can be directly impacted by human development, climate change, and energy and land use. Research at RFF informs water quality policy by assessing the economic value of drinking water and freshwater resources critical to healthy communities and ecosystems.
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On the Issues — Nov 10, 2023
On the Issues: Renewable Energy Headwinds, Electric Grid Upgrades, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: Renewable Energy Headwinds, Electric Grid Upgrades, and More.
Resources Magazine — Oct 4, 2023
As Sea Levels Rise, So Does Wastewater
Sea level rise poses a threat for waste disposal infrastructure. In houses with septic systems, rising wastewater can cause unhygienic overflows and system failures. More funding and community involvement can help address this expensive, growing problem.
Journal Article — May 25, 2023
Economic Analysis of Wildfire Impacts to Water Quality: A Review
In this article, we identify ways in which economic analyses can contribute to understanding and managing wildfire impacts to water resources and review pertinent literature to characterize important areas of future work.
Resources Radio — Sep 20, 2022
Diving In: Who Has Clean Water in the United States, with Gregory Pierce
Gregory Pierce discusses why not everyone has access to clean drinking water in the United States and how access could be expanded nationwide.
Journal Article — May 25, 2023
Economic Analysis of Wildfire Impacts to Water Quality: A Review
In this article, we identify ways in which economic analyses can contribute to understanding and managing wildfire impacts to water resources and review pertinent literature to characterize important areas of future work.
Journal Article — Nov 20, 2021
Energy Policy and Coastal Water Quality: An Integrated Energy, Air and Water Quality Modeling Approach
Energy Policy and Coastal Water Quality: An Integrated Energy, Air and Water Quality Modeling Approach
Journal Article — Sep 20, 2020
Greater Contribution From Agricultural Sources to Future Reactive Nitrogen Deposition in the United States
Greater Contribution From Agricultural Sources to Future Reactive Nitrogen Deposition in the United States
Journal Article — Jul 26, 2020
The Economics of the Joint Management of Water Resources and Aquatic Species in the United States
The Economics of the Joint Management of Water Resources and Aquatic Species in the United States
Workshop — Dec 4, 2018
Measuring the Cost: Exploring the Impacts of Water Pollution
Measuring the Cost: Exploring the Impacts of Water Pollution
Conference — Jul 19, 2012
Regulatory Impacts on the US Electricity Sector: A Modeling Workshop
Regulatory Impacts on the US Electricity Sector: A Modeling Workshop
Workshop — Apr 4, 2012
Green Infrastructure: Using Natural Landscapes for Flood Mitigation and Water Quality Improvements
Green Infrastructure: Using Natural Landscapes for Flood Mitigation and Water Quality Improvements
Workshop — Mar 2, 2011
Water Conflicts and Resolution: Economy vs. Environment?
Water Conflicts and Resolution: Economy vs. Environment?
On the Issues — Nov 10, 2023
On the Issues: Renewable Energy Headwinds, Electric Grid Upgrades, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: Renewable Energy Headwinds, Electric Grid Upgrades, and More.
Resources Magazine — Oct 4, 2023
As Sea Levels Rise, So Does Wastewater
Sea level rise poses a threat for waste disposal infrastructure. In houses with septic systems, rising wastewater can cause unhygienic overflows and system failures. More funding and community involvement can help address this expensive, growing problem.
Resources Radio — Sep 20, 2022
Diving In: Who Has Clean Water in the United States, with Gregory Pierce
Gregory Pierce discusses why not everyone has access to clean drinking water in the United States and how access could be expanded nationwide.
Resources Magazine — Feb 25, 2021
Navigating the Waters of the United States
A recent report finds that the Trump administration’s Navigable Waters Protection Rule revises crucial distinctions that define protected waters, reducing safeguards for US waters based on flawed methods and unsubstantiated assumptions.
Media Highlight — Mar 18, 2021
What We've Learned About Long-Term Investments in Water: A Conversation with Margaret Walls
What We've Learned About Long-Term Investments in Water: A Conversation with Margaret Walls
Media Highlight — Dec 21, 2020
Ag Payments to Control Nutrients Should Be Based on Results
Ag Payments to Control Nutrients Should Be Based on Results
Media Highlight — Nov 23, 2020
Coastal Farmers Being Driven Off Their Lands as Salt Poisons the Soil
Coastal Farmers Being Driven Off Their Lands as Salt Poisons the Soil
Press Release — Apr 28, 2020
New Episode of Resources Radio: "Is the Trump Administration Ditching WOTUS?, with Ellen Gilinsky"
Ellen Gilinsky discusses the lead-up to a new rule—finalized just last week—that clarifies which wetland and waterways qualify for Clean Water Act protections.