The Pacific Institute is a nonpartisan global water think tank creating and advancing solutions to the world's most pressing water challenges.

Oakland, CA
Joined September 2010
Did you know that the United States has approximately 59.5 million acre-feet per year of urban stormwater runoff potential? That’s about 53 billion gallons per day on average based on annual average runoff! Learn more in our new report: pacinst.org/.../united-state… #RethinkRunoff
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A single data center can withdraw up to 3.9 million gallons of water per day. Our latest blog highlights 5 ways data centers challenge how we think about water use: pacinst.org/5-ways-data-cent…
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A new Pacific Institute assessment investigates the technical potential and cost of multiple water supply alternatives in New Mexico. Read the full assessment: pacinst.org/publication/an-a…
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From a single running toilet to 14 million gallons saved: how smart sensors are transforming water conservation in affordable housing. Read our latest impact story: pacinst.org/impact-stories/t… #ToiletLeakDetection #WaterEfficiency #Impact #WaterResilience
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The Pacific Institute, CEO Water Mandate, & Water Resilience Coalition are featured at Stockholm World Water Week. This annual convening brings leading water experts and organizations together to address the world’s most pressing water challenges. Learn: worldwaterweek.org
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Our latest blog highlights 7 steps to integrate biodiversity into corporate water stewardship. Read more: pacinst.org/7-steps-to-integ…
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New report from The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, examines how regional pilot programs can help strengthen energy-water resilience. Pacific Institute's Heather Cooley served on the expert committee to develop recommendations: nationalacademies.org/projec…
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The Pacific Institute’s June newsletter presents our latest updates in #WaterResilience. Read the full newsletter here: conta.cc/4uEUh3R Subscribe to get first access straight to your inbox here: pacinst.org/newsletter/
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Our latest blog highlights 5 key findings from 60 Years of water use in California. Read more: pacinst.org/5-key-findings-f… #WaterResilience #Water #CaliforniaWater #California
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The Pacific Institute’s April newsletter presents our latest updates in #WaterResilience. Read the full newsletter here: conta.cc/4dedeoD Subscribe to get first access straight to your inbox here: pacinst.org/newsletter/
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Water is at the center of climate challenge. This Earth Day, at the Pacific Institute, we are reflecting on some of our recent work shaping how we respond to this moment, across communities, ecosystems, and economies. Learn more: pacinst.org
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Last month, Pacific Institute’s Chief Research and Program Officer Heather Cooley testified before the California State Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee. Watch the full briefing here: assembly.ca.gov/media/assemb…
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Leaky toilets are the #1 source of water waste in multi-family housing. CWAC partners piloted leak detection in affordable housing, saving water & money. Learn more: pacinst.org/california-water… #10YearsOfCWAC #CAWaterAction
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One more day! 🚨 Apply by April 3 to be considered. The WaterNow Alliance and Pacific Institute’s joint Accelerator program is designed to support utilities seeking to increase investments in water efficiency through debt financing. Learn more: waternow.org/2026/02/17/appl…
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The Pacific Institute’s March newsletter presents our latest updates in #WaterResilience. Read the full newsletter here: conta.cc/4tdvrb6 Subscribe to get first access straight to your inbox here: pacinst.org/newsletter/
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Originally published by the Public Policy Institute of California, new blog featuring insights from Pacific Institute’s Mike Cohen explores how we can better protect public health while understanding air quality challenges in the Salton Sea region. pacinst.org/new-salton-sea-r…
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Pacific Institute Chief Research and Program Officer Heather Cooley will be featured at the Bioneers Conference in Berkley, California. The conference convenes leaders who are shaping solutions to address the most critical issues of our time. Learn more: conference.bioneers.org/figh…
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One day each year, the world marks World Water Day. At the Pacific Institute, we approach every day like it’s World Water Day. Stay tuned on March 22 for a blog from our President and CEO Jason Morrison, sharing a #WorldWaterDay reflection.
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Last month, a Pacific Institute and Center for Water Security and Cooperation webinar examined how legal and policy frameworks can support climate-resilient water and wastewater infrastructure. Missed it? Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=cGCT7Kgo… Read more: pacinst.org/publication/acti…
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