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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Journal Article — Mar 18, 2020
Hydroeconomic Modeling of Resource Recovery from Wastewater: Implications for Water Quality and Quantity Management
In this article, authors explore how a hydroeconomic framework can be used to explore the socioeconomic implications of strategies that target deployment of wastewater treatment with resource recovery.
Press Release — Dec 17, 2019
New Episode of Resources Radio: “Understanding Water Use in the US Energy System, with Emily Grubert”
Emily Grubert discusses the relationship between major fuel sources in the US energy system and water consumption.
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.
Journal Article — Mar 18, 2020
Hydroeconomic Modeling of Resource Recovery from Wastewater: Implications for Water Quality and Quantity Management
In this article, authors explore how a hydroeconomic framework can be used to explore the socioeconomic implications of strategies that target deployment of wastewater treatment with resource recovery.
Report — Sep 15, 2019
Smart Cities & Communities: Water Challenges in Smart Cities
Dentons Global Smart Cities & Communities Think Tank, Fall 2019 Global-Thought Report.
Working Paper — Apr 18, 2019
What is a Fish Out of Water? The Economics Behind the Joint Management of Water Resources and Aquatic Species in the United States
This paper reviews the economics literature on management problems involving linked water resources and aquatic species.
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?