JULY 2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CEO Water Mandate Welcomes Water Stewardship Pioneer George Schuler as New Deputy Head

The Pacific Institute is proud to announce George Schuler has joined the organization as the new Deputy Head of the CEO Water Mandate. In this role, Schuler will drive future strategies of CEO Water Mandate to significantly advance progress on SDG 6 through corporate action during the years ahead.

With nearly three decades of experience in water sustainability and management, Schuler is uniquely qualified to lead and expand the CEO Water Mandate and the Water Resilience Coalition.

Pacific Institute and CEO Water Mandate Set to Showcase Innovative Water Resilience Solutions at Stockholm World Water Week

Stockholm World Water Week convenes leading water experts and organizations to address the world’s most pressing water challenges. The Pacific Institute and CEO Water Mandate will once again be prominently featured.  Watch for upcoming announcements about session participation during World Water Week, taking place from August 25 to 29. 

HIGHLIGHTS

Pacific Institute Senior Fellow and Co-Founder Featured on PBS News Hour

In a compelling episode of the PBS News Hour series on climate change and water, "Tipping Point," Dr. Peter Gleick, Pacific Institute Senior Fellow and Co-Founder sheds light on the critical state of the Ogallala Aquifer. As we witness significant depletion in vital water reservoirs across the U.S., notably in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, the call for sustainable water management becomes increasingly urgent.

Recently Launched Water Resilience Impact Report Continues to Capture Attention

Last month, the Water Resilience Coalition released its 2023 Impact Report "Turning Ambition into Action." The report, which highlights the Coalition’s significant strides to convene the private sector towards ambitious 2030 global water goals, continues to capture attention.

Pacific Institute Partner Releases New Corporate Guidance for Science-Based Targets

As a partner of the Science Based Targets Network, the Pacific Institute is pleased to announce the release of new and updated guidance for companies, including a comprehensive corporate manual for getting ready to set science-based targets for nature.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Shannon Spurlock to Present at WateReuse Arizona Symposium

This month, Pacific Institute Senior Researcher of Public Policy & Practice Uptake Shannon Spurlock will present at the WateReuse Arizona Symposium.

Her session, “Fostering Leadership and Collaboration to Scale Regional Water Reuse Solutions,” will take place on July 29. This session is co-convened with Rick Warner from Jacobs, John Kmiec from Tucson Water, and Troy Hayes from the City of Phoenix. 

Dr. Bruk Berhanu to Present at the 2024 Alliance for Water Efficiency Symposium 

On August 8, Pacific Institute Senior Researcher Dr. Bruk Berhanu will present at the annual Alliance for Water Efficiency Annual Symposium in Chicago, Illinois.

His session, “Untapped Potential: A National Assessment of the Potential for Urban Water Efficiency” will highlight a recent Pacific Institute report that found U.S. urban areas collectively have the potential to generate 59.5 million acre-feet of stormwater annually, on average.

Dr. Peter Gleick to Give Keynote at International Water Association World Water Congress

On August 11, Pacific Institute Senior Fellow and Co-Founder Dr. Peter Gleick will give a keynote address at the International Water Association World Water Congress & Exhibition in Toronto, Canada.

His talk will share insights on the Past, Present, and Future of Water.

IN THE NEWS

The world's most influential media outlets frequently turn to the Pacific Institute to provide expert, science-based insights on water challenges and solutions. Here are just a few of the media highlights from the past month.

CalMatters

California Now Has Mandatory Water Conservation in Urban Areas: How Will the New Rules Affect Your Supplier?

Desert Sun

Feds Tout Colorado River Deal Despite Concern Over Residents, Wildlife Near Salton Sea

Forbes

Can Scientist Leaders Help Countries Fight Climate Change More Effectively?

Los Angeles Times

California Adopts Sweeping Statewide Water Conservation Framework

Los Angeles Times

Only 8% of California Rivers and Streams Have Gauges Measuring Flow, Study Finds

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