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Founded in 1987, the Pacific Institute is a global nonpartisan water think tank that combines evidence-based thought leadership with active outreach to create and advance solutions to the world's most pressing water challenges.
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We’re the Pacific Institute – a global nonpartisan water think tank. For nearly 40 years, the Pacific Institute has conducted groundbreaking research and pioneered #WaterResilience solutions.
California dairies feed the nation—but flood irrigation can waste & pollute water.
#CWAC partners led by Sustainable Conservation piloted manure drip irrigation, helping protect precious water resources from overextraction and contamination.
Learn more: pacinst.org/california-w...
#10YearsOfCWAC
#CWAC partners led by Sustainable Conservation piloted manure drip irrigation, helping protect precious water resources from overextraction and contamination.
Learn more: pacinst.org/california-w...
#10YearsOfCWAC
November 5, 2025 at 1:16 AM
California dairies feed the nation—but flood irrigation can waste & pollute water.
#CWAC partners led by Sustainable Conservation piloted manure drip irrigation, helping protect precious water resources from overextraction and contamination.
Learn more: pacinst.org/california-w...
#10YearsOfCWAC
#CWAC partners led by Sustainable Conservation piloted manure drip irrigation, helping protect precious water resources from overextraction and contamination.
Learn more: pacinst.org/california-w...
#10YearsOfCWAC
Improving water efficiency in US homes, businesses, institutions, and reducing leakage in water distribution systems can save 14.0-34.1 million acre-feet of water/year (12.5-30.4 billion gallons/day)
New Pacific Institute study reveals massive potential to save water➡️ pacinst.org/publication/...
New Pacific Institute study reveals massive potential to save water➡️ pacinst.org/publication/...
October 29, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Improving water efficiency in US homes, businesses, institutions, and reducing leakage in water distribution systems can save 14.0-34.1 million acre-feet of water/year (12.5-30.4 billion gallons/day)
New Pacific Institute study reveals massive potential to save water➡️ pacinst.org/publication/...
New Pacific Institute study reveals massive potential to save water➡️ pacinst.org/publication/...
A new first-of-its-kind study from the Pacific Institute finds that water use in U.S. homes, businesses, institutions, and leakage in water distribution systems, could be reduced by 25% to 60% through improved efficiency. #WaterEfficiency
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October 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
A new first-of-its-kind study from the Pacific Institute finds that water use in U.S. homes, businesses, institutions, and leakage in water distribution systems, could be reduced by 25% to 60% through improved efficiency. #WaterEfficiency
➡️ pacinst.org/publication/...
➡️ pacinst.org/publication/...
Pacific Institute Research Specialist for Water and Climate Equity, Becky Anderson, is featured at the Midwest Climate Resilience Conference this week.
Her session shares findings from a recent Pacific Institute report.
Learn more: mcrc.umn.edu/home
Read the report: pacinst.org/publication/...
Her session shares findings from a recent Pacific Institute report.
Learn more: mcrc.umn.edu/home
Read the report: pacinst.org/publication/...
October 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Pacific Institute Research Specialist for Water and Climate Equity, Becky Anderson, is featured at the Midwest Climate Resilience Conference this week.
Her session shares findings from a recent Pacific Institute report.
Learn more: mcrc.umn.edu/home
Read the report: pacinst.org/publication/...
Her session shares findings from a recent Pacific Institute report.
Learn more: mcrc.umn.edu/home
Read the report: pacinst.org/publication/...
After 2018’s wildfires scorched 1.8M acres, #CWAC partners led by Arbor Day planted 2M trees across 8,000 acres to restore watersheds & protect California’s water future.
Learn more: pacinst.org/california-w...
#10YearsOfCWAC #CAWaterAction
Learn more: pacinst.org/california-w...
#10YearsOfCWAC #CAWaterAction
October 20, 2025 at 9:54 PM
After 2018’s wildfires scorched 1.8M acres, #CWAC partners led by Arbor Day planted 2M trees across 8,000 acres to restore watersheds & protect California’s water future.
Learn more: pacinst.org/california-w...
#10YearsOfCWAC #CAWaterAction
Learn more: pacinst.org/california-w...
#10YearsOfCWAC #CAWaterAction
Pacific Institute President and CEO Jason Morrison is featured at the IDRA Reykjavik Summit on Water & Climate Change.
His panel explores how water stewardship anchored in equity, accountability, & local engagement can strengthen resilience: waterandclimatechange.org
His panel explores how water stewardship anchored in equity, accountability, & local engagement can strengthen resilience: waterandclimatechange.org
October 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Pacific Institute President and CEO Jason Morrison is featured at the IDRA Reykjavik Summit on Water & Climate Change.
His panel explores how water stewardship anchored in equity, accountability, & local engagement can strengthen resilience: waterandclimatechange.org
His panel explores how water stewardship anchored in equity, accountability, & local engagement can strengthen resilience: waterandclimatechange.org
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we recognize that advancing water equity means ensuring that all communities have equal access to the water and sanitation services that sustain life, health, and opportunity.
Learn more about our work to advance Water Equity: pacinst.org/our-impact-a...
Learn more about our work to advance Water Equity: pacinst.org/our-impact-a...
October 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we recognize that advancing water equity means ensuring that all communities have equal access to the water and sanitation services that sustain life, health, and opportunity.
Learn more about our work to advance Water Equity: pacinst.org/our-impact-a...
Learn more about our work to advance Water Equity: pacinst.org/our-impact-a...
On #WorldHabitatDay, let’s recognize the importance of safeguarding the natural & built environments that sustain us, and commit to advancing #NatureBasedSolutions that restore balance between people and planet.
Learn more about the business case for investing in nature: pacinst.org/the-business...
Learn more about the business case for investing in nature: pacinst.org/the-business...
October 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
On #WorldHabitatDay, let’s recognize the importance of safeguarding the natural & built environments that sustain us, and commit to advancing #NatureBasedSolutions that restore balance between people and planet.
Learn more about the business case for investing in nature: pacinst.org/the-business...
Learn more about the business case for investing in nature: pacinst.org/the-business...
The CEO Water Mandate’s full-day event on Corporate Water Stewardship took place during #UNGA80.
Participants gathered to dive into timely and important conversations — starting with “Doubling Down on Water in Today’s ESG Environment.”
Learn more about the CEO Water Mandate: ceowatermandate.org
Participants gathered to dive into timely and important conversations — starting with “Doubling Down on Water in Today’s ESG Environment.”
Learn more about the CEO Water Mandate: ceowatermandate.org
September 30, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The CEO Water Mandate’s full-day event on Corporate Water Stewardship took place during #UNGA80.
Participants gathered to dive into timely and important conversations — starting with “Doubling Down on Water in Today’s ESG Environment.”
Learn more about the CEO Water Mandate: ceowatermandate.org
Participants gathered to dive into timely and important conversations — starting with “Doubling Down on Water in Today’s ESG Environment.”
Learn more about the CEO Water Mandate: ceowatermandate.org
The CEO Water Mandate was proud to host a series of meetings including a New York edition of #WaterLogues during #UNGA80.
One message came through clearly: less talk, more action, together. That’s how we’ll build a #WaterResilient future.
One message came through clearly: less talk, more action, together. That’s how we’ll build a #WaterResilient future.
September 30, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The CEO Water Mandate was proud to host a series of meetings including a New York edition of #WaterLogues during #UNGA80.
One message came through clearly: less talk, more action, together. That’s how we’ll build a #WaterResilient future.
One message came through clearly: less talk, more action, together. That’s how we’ll build a #WaterResilient future.
In 2024, the Pacific Institute acted on our goal to catalyze the transformation to water resilience in the face of climate change.
Learn more in our new Impact Report: pacinst.org/publication/...
Learn more in our new Impact Report: pacinst.org/publication/...
September 30, 2025 at 8:51 PM
In 2024, the Pacific Institute acted on our goal to catalyze the transformation to water resilience in the face of climate change.
Learn more in our new Impact Report: pacinst.org/publication/...
Learn more in our new Impact Report: pacinst.org/publication/...
In 2014, California faced a historic drought. But out of this crisis, the California Water Action Collaborative (CWAC) was born — uniting companies, NGOs, and farmers to take action together.
Celebrating 10 years of #CAWaterAction: pacinst.org/california-w...
Celebrating 10 years of #CAWaterAction: pacinst.org/california-w...
September 29, 2025 at 11:34 PM
In 2014, California faced a historic drought. But out of this crisis, the California Water Action Collaborative (CWAC) was born — uniting companies, NGOs, and farmers to take action together.
Celebrating 10 years of #CAWaterAction: pacinst.org/california-w...
Celebrating 10 years of #CAWaterAction: pacinst.org/california-w...
Pacific Institute Senior Engagement Specialist Shannon Spurlock will be featured at the Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference (#WEFTEC) in the session, "Collaborations and Partnerships that Advance a Water Resilient Future.”
Learn more: www.weftec.org/exhibit/exhi...
Learn more: www.weftec.org/exhibit/exhi...
September 27, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Pacific Institute Senior Engagement Specialist Shannon Spurlock will be featured at the Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference (#WEFTEC) in the session, "Collaborations and Partnerships that Advance a Water Resilient Future.”
Learn more: www.weftec.org/exhibit/exhi...
Learn more: www.weftec.org/exhibit/exhi...
“Too much, too little, or too polluted - that’s water in a nutshell,” says Heather Cooley, Chief Research & Program Officer at the Pacific Institute, in the latest episode of #RealityRoundtable on The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D7s...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D7s...
The Undervalued Resource that Supports Everything We Do | Reality Roundtable 18
YouTube video by Nate Hagens
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September 12, 2025 at 11:20 PM
“Too much, too little, or too polluted - that’s water in a nutshell,” says Heather Cooley, Chief Research & Program Officer at the Pacific Institute, in the latest episode of #RealityRoundtable on The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D7s...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D7s...
The Pacific Institute released a new report that outlines 130+ actionable strategies to strengthen the climate resilience of water and sanitation systems in rural communities across the United States.
Download the report: pacinst.org/.../strategi...
Download the report: pacinst.org/.../strategi...
September 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The Pacific Institute released a new report that outlines 130+ actionable strategies to strengthen the climate resilience of water and sanitation systems in rural communities across the United States.
Download the report: pacinst.org/.../strategi...
Download the report: pacinst.org/.../strategi...
Join the CEO Water Mandate and Water Resilience Coalition at #UNGA80 to find out more about the contributions the private sector is making to achieve net positive water impact in 100 priority basins globally.
Learn more about our participation: ceowatermandate.org/get-involved...
Learn more about our participation: ceowatermandate.org/get-involved...
September 5, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Join the CEO Water Mandate and Water Resilience Coalition at #UNGA80 to find out more about the contributions the private sector is making to achieve net positive water impact in 100 priority basins globally.
Learn more about our participation: ceowatermandate.org/get-involved...
Learn more about our participation: ceowatermandate.org/get-involved...
New #WaterResilienceCoalition CEO Matt Kistler was recently featured in Sustainability Magazine.
Read the article: sustainabilitymag.com/news/meet-th...
#CEOWaterMandate #CollectiveAction
Read the article: sustainabilitymag.com/news/meet-th...
#CEOWaterMandate #CollectiveAction
Who is Water Resilience Coalition’s New CEO Matt Kistler?
The WRC was formed under the partnership of the United Nations Global Compact and the Pacific Institute, now headed by Matt Kistler
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August 27, 2025 at 11:58 PM
New #WaterResilienceCoalition CEO Matt Kistler was recently featured in Sustainability Magazine.
Read the article: sustainabilitymag.com/news/meet-th...
#CEOWaterMandate #CollectiveAction
Read the article: sustainabilitymag.com/news/meet-th...
#CEOWaterMandate #CollectiveAction
Pacific Institute's Dr. Gregg Brill will be featured in the CEO Water Mandate-hosted event, "From Drops to Diversity: Accounting for Biodiversity Benefits in Corporate Water Stewardship."
Learn more and register: www.eventbrite.com/e/from-drops...
Learn more and register: www.eventbrite.com/e/from-drops...
August 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Pacific Institute's Dr. Gregg Brill will be featured in the CEO Water Mandate-hosted event, "From Drops to Diversity: Accounting for Biodiversity Benefits in Corporate Water Stewardship."
Learn more and register: www.eventbrite.com/e/from-drops...
Learn more and register: www.eventbrite.com/e/from-drops...
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Final report funded by the Water Research Foundation on leading utility-led affordability practices is out ⬇️ .
We @luskininnovation.bsky.social worked on this. Thanks to Morgan @pacificinstitute.bsky.social for leading the project, +folks @ CIS, UNC and many utility, NPO & CBO reps for advising.
We @luskininnovation.bsky.social worked on this. Thanks to Morgan @pacificinstitute.bsky.social for leading the project, +folks @ CIS, UNC and many utility, NPO & CBO reps for advising.
June 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Final report funded by the Water Research Foundation on leading utility-led affordability practices is out ⬇️ .
We @luskininnovation.bsky.social worked on this. Thanks to Morgan @pacificinstitute.bsky.social for leading the project, +folks @ CIS, UNC and many utility, NPO & CBO reps for advising.
We @luskininnovation.bsky.social worked on this. Thanks to Morgan @pacificinstitute.bsky.social for leading the project, +folks @ CIS, UNC and many utility, NPO & CBO reps for advising.
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Water conservation and efficiency remain "the cheapest, fastest way to meet our water needs," Heather Cooley of the @pacificinstitute.bsky.social says. "It’s critically important the region move away from its reliance on imported water." www.latimes.com/environment/... @latimes.com
Is Southern California prepared to avoid a 'Day Zero' water crisis?
Is Southern California prepared to avoid a 'Day Zero' water crisis? A look at the solutions that could shape our water future.
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August 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Water conservation and efficiency remain "the cheapest, fastest way to meet our water needs," Heather Cooley of the @pacificinstitute.bsky.social says. "It’s critically important the region move away from its reliance on imported water." www.latimes.com/environment/... @latimes.com
Pacific Institute's Dr. Klaudia Schachtschneider will be featured at #WorldWaterWeek2025 on the panel, "Introducing SPRING: A Practical Methodology for Operational Water Stewardship" on August 24.
Learn more about our participation in Stockholm World Water Week: ceowatermandate.org/get-involved...
Learn more about our participation in Stockholm World Water Week: ceowatermandate.org/get-involved...
August 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Pacific Institute's Dr. Klaudia Schachtschneider will be featured at #WorldWaterWeek2025 on the panel, "Introducing SPRING: A Practical Methodology for Operational Water Stewardship" on August 24.
Learn more about our participation in Stockholm World Water Week: ceowatermandate.org/get-involved...
Learn more about our participation in Stockholm World Water Week: ceowatermandate.org/get-involved...
New Pacific Institute report assesses the complex and growing #AirQuality threats in the Salton Sea region of southeastern California and outlines more effective strategies to protect #PublicHealth.
Read more: pacinst.org/publication/...
Read more: pacinst.org/publication/...
August 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
New Pacific Institute report assesses the complex and growing #AirQuality threats in the Salton Sea region of southeastern California and outlines more effective strategies to protect #PublicHealth.
Read more: pacinst.org/publication/...
Read more: pacinst.org/publication/...
The Water Resilience Coalition has released its 2024 Impact Report, "From Risk to Opportunity: Driving Business Action for Corporate Water Stewardship." Dive into the WRC’s progress, highlights from #CollectiveAction in priority basins, and what's ahead.
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July 31, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The Water Resilience Coalition has released its 2024 Impact Report, "From Risk to Opportunity: Driving Business Action for Corporate Water Stewardship." Dive into the WRC’s progress, highlights from #CollectiveAction in priority basins, and what's ahead.
➡️ ceowatermandate.org/resilience/w...
➡️ ceowatermandate.org/resilience/w...
The Pacific Institute’s July newsletter presents our latest updates in #WaterResilience.
Read the full newsletter here: conta.cc/4mnR0Cp
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Read the full newsletter here: conta.cc/4mnR0Cp
Subscribe to get first access straight to your inbox here:
pacinst.org/newsletter/
July 30, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The Pacific Institute’s July newsletter presents our latest updates in #WaterResilience.
Read the full newsletter here: conta.cc/4mnR0Cp
Subscribe to get first access straight to your inbox here:
pacinst.org/newsletter/
Read the full newsletter here: conta.cc/4mnR0Cp
Subscribe to get first access straight to your inbox here:
pacinst.org/newsletter/
Join the CEO Water Mandate and the Water Resilience Coalition on Wednesday, August 13, for a one-hour session focused on strengthening global efforts for #WaterResilience through #CollectiveAction.
Let’s shape a more resilient, water-secure future together: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Let’s shape a more resilient, water-secure future together: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
July 29, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Join the CEO Water Mandate and the Water Resilience Coalition on Wednesday, August 13, for a one-hour session focused on strengthening global efforts for #WaterResilience through #CollectiveAction.
Let’s shape a more resilient, water-secure future together: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Let’s shape a more resilient, water-secure future together: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...