1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (190+ words) South Carolina, Rhode Island, and Maryland take different approaches to meet a common goal A growing number of states are adopting comprehensive resilience plans to address their long-term disaster risks, and available examples reveal a diversity of approaches to aligning…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (339+ words) New treaty creates opportunities to further ocean conservation and sustainable use of marine resources But now, the global community is beginning a new chapter of high seas governance. State Parties of the treaty and RFMO members must work closely together…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (190+ words) The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today the promotions of two experienced leaders whose work has helped advance the organization’s mission and strengthen its impact. These appointments reflect Pew’s commitment to continued excellence throughout its programs and operations. Vice President, Executive…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (130+ words) From deserts and forests to fjords and glaciers, the country’s park system protects an invaluable legacy for future generations You need to accept marketing cookies to view this video. This video is hosted by YouTube. In order to view it,…...

3+ week, 1+ hour ago   (303+ words) Environmental flow programs can help states balance water demand for people and ecosystems As the old adage goes, “Water is life.” But when the natural cycle breaks down—when flows are too late or too low to replenish floodplains, recharge…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (331+ words) Billions of dollars could flow to proactive jurisdictions that build more homes The following provisions of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act support states’ and localities’ efforts to build more homes of all types: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act…...

4+ week, 3+ hour ago   (334+ words) An overview of Texas’ land contract market and the impact of the state’s legislative reforms Recorded land contracts by property use and year, 2005‑24 A bar graph shows the number of land contracts (both residential and nonresidential) recorded in Texas each…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (341+ words) A landmark fund tackled thousands of repairs on public landscapes, but work remains Aging and crumbling assets can limit visitor access, disrupt recreation, and reduce spending in nearby communities that depend on tourism for their economic health. During its five-year…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (194+ words) Lessons learned from the Tulalip Tribes and Washington State Department of Health can apply to other states As part of its public health data improvement project’s ongoing collaboration with states to examine promising data-sharing practices, The Pew Charitable Trusts interviewed…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (364+ words) On International Bog Day, learn more about these misty, mysterious ecological heavyweights that filter water, buffer communities from harm, and store carbon Bogs may conjure images of fog, folklore, and lurking creatures, but in fact, they are dynamic habitats that…...