Water Allocation
Current institutional frameworks often do not allocate water to its highest value uses. Research at RFF informs the design of policies to allocate water for agricultural, industrial, residential, and ecosystem uses.
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Current institutional frameworks often do not allocate water to its highest value uses. Research at RFF informs the design of policies to allocate water for agricultural, industrial, residential, and ecosystem uses.
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Media Highlight — Jun 17, 2023
Inside Climate News: "As the Colorado River Declines, Water Scarcity and the Hunt for New Sources Drive Up Rates"
RFF University Fellow Casey Wichman is quoted several times in this piece about the rising cost of water in the parched American West.
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.
Issue Brief — Dec 17, 2020
Funding Dam Removals Through Section 404 and Natural Resource Damage Regulatory Compliance
Funding Dam Removals Through Section 404 and Natural Resource Damage Regulatory Compliance
Press Release — Dec 17, 2020
Finding the Funding to Tackle America’s Aging Dam Problem
Finding the Funding to Tackle America’s Aging Dam Problem
Issue Brief — Dec 17, 2020
Funding Dam Removals Through Section 404 and Natural Resource Damage Regulatory Compliance
Funding Dam Removals Through Section 404 and Natural Resource Damage Regulatory Compliance
Issue Brief — Dec 10, 2020
State and Local Funding for Dam Removal in the United States
State and Local Funding for Dam Removal in the United States
Issue Brief — Dec 7, 2020
Federal Funding for Dam Removal in the United States
Federal Funding for Dam Removal in the United States
Issue Brief — Dec 2, 2020
Funding Options for Dam Removal in the United States
Funding Options for Dam Removal in the United States
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.
Resources Radio — Dec 17, 2019
Understanding Water Use in the US Energy System, with Emily Grubert
An overview of water consumption for the major fuel sources in the US energy system, with Resources Radio guest Emily Grubert.
On the Issues — Dec 6, 2019
Water Management, Building Electrification, and More
Connecting this week's environmental and energy news to RFF's economic research
Common Resources — Nov 26, 2019
Addressing Quality, Affordability, and Climate Change Issues in US Water Policy
More than $1 trillion must be invested in US water infrastructure over the next two decades to maintain current levels of operation. How can the US effectively address its water infrastructure challenges?
Media Highlight — Jun 17, 2023
Inside Climate News: "As the Colorado River Declines, Water Scarcity and the Hunt for New Sources Drive Up Rates"
RFF University Fellow Casey Wichman is quoted several times in this piece about the rising cost of water in the parched American West.
Press Release — Dec 17, 2020
Finding the Funding to Tackle America’s Aging Dam Problem
Finding the Funding to Tackle America’s Aging Dam Problem
Press Release — Dec 2, 2020
Who Should Pay to Remove Our Nation’s Aging Dams?
Who Should Pay to Remove Our Nation’s Aging Dams?
Press Release — Oct 22, 2020
Aging Dams Present Hazards to Communities. Removal—Rather Than Repair—Often Provides a Cost-Effective Option.
Aging Dams Present Hazards to Communities. Removal—Rather Than Repair—Often Provides a Cost-Effective Option.