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Pacific Institute
Acqualogic, Inc. (Organization)
Kanso, formerly known as Acqualogic, is a manufacturer of on-site wastewater recycling and freshwater treatment solutions based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our modular components combine to create complete, cost-effective systems that consume less energy than competitive systems and … Learn More
Ag Innovations (Organization)
Ag Innovations is founded on the power of collaboration. We imagine, design, and convene powerful collaboratives that quickly develop the vision, strategies, and implementation plan to drive change. We focus on the food system and the human and natural resources … Learn More
Anheuser-Busch InBev (Organization)
Anheuser-Busch InBev is a publicly traded company (Euronext: ABI) based in Leuven, Belgium, with American Depositary Receipts on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUD). With a portfolio of well over 200 beer brands, it is the leading global brewer, … Learn More
Aqaix (Organization)
The Aqaix ("A-kye-ix") mission is to bring more capital to water infrastructure of all types, globally, from small WASH projects to major "grey" projects and everything in between...habitat restoration, stormwater and searise resiliency, urban repiping, water balance investments, water reuse … Learn More
Arroyo Seco Foundation (Organization)
The Arroyo Seco Foundation is dedicated to the preservation, protection and restoration of the Arroyo Seco watershed. The Arroyo Seco is a major tributary of the Los Angeles River that links the San Gabriel Mountains to the main stem of … Learn More
BSR (Organization)
At BSR, our mission is clear: We work with business to create a just and sustainable world. BSR works with its global network of nearly 300 member companies to build a just and sustainable world. From its offices in Asia, … Learn More
Botanical Water Technologies (Organization)
Our company has been harvesting water from fruit, vegetables and sugar cane since 2014. When fruit, including sugar cane, and vegetables are pressed to extract juice and then evaporated to make concentrate or sugar, they produce a large volume of … Learn More
Brown and Caldwell (Organization)
A bright future Safeguarding water, maintaining infrastructure, and restoring habitats to keep our communities thriving. It’s our purpose and our passion. Learn More
CEO Water Mandate (Organization)
The CEO Water Mandate mobilizes business leaders to advance water stewardship, sanitation, and the Sustainable Development Goals – in partnership with the United Nations, governments, peers, civil society, and others. Endorsers of the CEO Water Mandate recognize that they can … Learn More
CLEAN International (Organization)
CLEAN International mobilizes and evaluates innovative, environmentally sustainable solutions for clean water and sanitation through ongoing education, partnerships, and evaluation in order to save and improve lives. CLEAN International specializes in customizing projects to meet climate and water goals worldwide. … Learn More
California Water Action Collaborative (CWAC) (Organization)
Water scarcity in California is rapidly increasing due to unsustainable water use and decreasing supply reliability. Worsening droughts, intensifying wildfires, and degradation of freshwater ecosystems, all amplified by climate change, are further threatening water supplies for people and nature. To … Learn More
Ceres (Organization)
Ceres is a non-profit organization advocating for sustainability leadership. We bring unique capital market solutions to many water-related challenges. We are changing the way that businesses and utilities manage water, and the way that investors consider water risk in their … Learn More
Council for Watershed Health (Organization)
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Council for Watershed Health (CWH) is a nonprofit organization founded 25 years ago to advance the health and sustainability of the Los Angeles region’s watersheds, rivers, streams, and habitats - both in natural areas and … Learn More
DigDeep Right to Water Project (Organization)
The United States, the world’s most prosperous democracy, has a hidden water crisis: millions of Americans are living without running water or proper sanitation. Without working toilets, households in Appalachia are forced to flush sewage into nearby streams—streams that are … Learn More
Dow Chemical Company (Organization)
The Dow Chemical Company, commonly referred to as Dow, was an American multinational chemical corporation headquartered in Midland, Michigan, United States, and the predecessor of the merged company DowDuPont. Learn More
Ecolab (Organization)
Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and climate technologies and services that protect people and vital resources. With 2019 sales of $13.5 billion and 50,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions and on-site service to promote safe food, maintain … Learn More
Environment Now (Organization)
Environment Now's focus has been on critical issues for Californians: preserving and restoring coastal, freshwater and forest ecosystems, along with improving air quality and urban sustainability. Our ultimate goal is to restore the balance and health of California's ecosystems. We … Learn More
HANA Resources (Organization)
HANA Resources, Inc. is a certified diversity (WOSB, WBE, Federal SBE, SB-PW) environmental consulting firm that was founded to simplify the environmental industry with advanced technology in order to produce objective, replicable, and process driven compliance methodology. We remove the … Learn More
InterContinental Hotels Group (Organization)
Conserve water and help secure water access in those areas at greatest risk: Implement tools to reduce the water footprint of our hotels Mitigate water risk through stakeholder collaboration to deliver water stewardship at basin level Collaborate to ensure adequate … Learn More
Kurita Group (Organization)
www.kurita.co.jp/english/index.html
For as long as nearly 70 years since its founding in 1949, Kurita Water Industries has been consistently operating in two areas of "water and the environment." To cater to diverse customer needs, the Kurita Group provides comprehensive solutions by … Learn More
Land Resilience Partnership (Organization)
The Land Resilience Partnership (LRP) originated in Tuolumne County as a partnership with Watershed Progressive and the Tuolumne County Resource Conservation District (TCRCD). The LRP engages with community members and landowners to promote local on-site land and water management treatments, … Learn More
Microsoft (Organization)
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Learn More
Neudesic (Organization)
Pioneering thinking, transformative insights, and tangible outcomes that accelerate your journey to the cloud, aligning technologies to your core business strategies – enabling long-term growth from your investments What we deliver Pioneering thinking, transformative insights, and tangible outcomes that accelerate … Learn More
Overseas Volunteer for A Better India (Organization)
www.eliminatingwaterpoverty.org
Overseas Volunteers for A Better India (OVBI)'s Water Team is on a mission to eliminate water poverty for rural farmers in India by the year 2030. OVBI is a 501-(c)(3), IRS registered non-profit based in the United States. We are … Learn More
Pacific Institute (Organization)
The Pacific Institute envisions a world in which society, the economy, and the environment have the water they need to thrive now and in the future. In pursuit of this vision, the Institute creates and advances solutions to the world’s … Learn More
PepsiCo (Organization)
Water stewardship has long been one of PepsiCo’s top priorities, and it's an important part of building a Positive Value Chain. As one of the first companies of our size to acknowledge water as a human right, we have a … Learn More
Scientific and production company «Krok-1» (Organization)
Научно-производственная компания «КРОК-1» была создана в 1990 году. С момента основания и по сей день основателем и директором компании является Овсянкин Вячеслав. КРОК-1 специализируется на выполнении всех видов исследований в связи с высокими технологиями, на разработке более совершенного оборудования и … Learn More
Servi-Tek Facility Solutions (Organization)
About Servi-Tek Facility Solutions Servi-Tek Facility Solutions is a leading commercial janitorial cleaning service and facility maintenance solution serving the commercial business industry. They have reinvented the commercial cleaning and facility maintenance industry through innovation, technology, and dedication to improvement … Learn More
Somach Simmons & Dunn (Organization)
Premier water law firm in California that handles cases across the American West. Learn More
Sustainable Conservation (Organization)
Sustainable Conservation helps California thrive by uniting people to solve the toughest challenges facing our land, air, and water. Learn More
Test Organization (Organization)
This is a test organization used to demonstrate location features. Learn More
Test Organization 2 (COALITION) (Organization)
www.americanrivers.org/about-us
Life needs rivers.ItÕs not just that rivers make our lives better. We canÕt survive without them.American Rivers works to create a future of clean water and healthy rivers everywhere, for everyone.WHO WE AREAmerican Rivers believes a future of clean water … Learn More
The Bay Institute (Organization)
A nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting, restoring and inspiring conservation of San Francisco Bay and its watershed, from the Sierra to the sea. Learn More
The Coca-Cola Company (Organization)
The Coca-ColaCompany is the world's largest beverage company. The purpose of company is to refresh the world and make a difference. Our vision is to craft the brands and choice of drinks that people love, to refresh them in body … Learn More
The Environmental Justice Coalition for Water (Organization)
EJCW is a nonprofit organization that supports a statewide coalition of grassroots groups and intermediary organizations building a collective, community-based movement for democratic water allocation, management, and policy in California. EJCW empowers the most under-served communities, including those of low-income … Learn More
The Oakland Institute (Organization)
Change begins with informed and active citizens. The Oakland Institute is an independent policy think tank, bringing fresh ideas and bold action to the most pressing social, economic, and environmental issues of our time. Learn More
The Water Folk (Organization)
Restoring our watersheds through greywater reuse and rainwater catchment. Learn More
The Watershed Project (Organization)
The Watershed Project's mission is to inspire Bay Area communities to understand, appreciate, and protect our local watersheds. Learn More
UC California Institute for Water Resources (Organization)
The mission of the California Institute for Water Resources is to integrate California's research, extension, and education programs to develop research-based solutions to water resource challenges. We do this by facilitating collaborative research and outreach on water issues across California's … Learn More
University of California, Berkeley (Organization)
The Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley is a graduate school that prepares students for careers in public leadership. The majority of the students at GSPP are enrolled in the Masters of Public Policy (MPP) program, which emphasizes … Learn More
Urban Rain Gardens (Organization)
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Urban Rain Gardens watershed academy is based on MS4 water quality issues. Our rain garden workshop is a receipt based rebate program for residents in Merced County interested in having a rain garden with a minimum of three 55 gallon … Learn More
Ventura River Instream Flow Enhancement and Resiliency Regional Framework (Organization)
vcrcd.org/ventura-river-in-stream-flow
In 2019, Ventura River Watershed partners and collaborators came together to create a framework to enhance stream flow, defined by the Wildlife Conservation Board as “a change in the amount, timing, and/or quality of water flowing down a stream, or … Learn More
WaterNow Alliance (Organization)
WaterNow Alliance is a forum for local water leaders who want to champion sustainable, affordable and climate resilient water strategies. WaterNow is a catalyst for change, and an architect for solutions. We identify and overcome barriers and provide tools and … Learn More
Waterhound Futures Limited (Organization)
Optimise water and wastewater treatment systems and processes to: 1. Reduce operating costs 2. Eliminate wastewater pollution by verifying full treatment of all contaminants to meet regulatory discharge requirements; 3. Significantly reduce energy usage and carbon emissions from the treatment … Learn More
Watershed Progressive (Organization)
Watershed Progressive is a consulting and design-build collaborative, focused on bringing appropriate water management to our clients through a regenerative, whole systems approach. We integrate tools like greywater re-use, rainwater harvesting, and stormwater management with an understanding of both ecological … Learn More
Wellntel (Organization)
Wellntel is a groundwater technology and information system making groundwater visible to stakeholders for resource sustainability and resilience planning. Learn More
Advancing Water Efficiency for Low-Income Multifamily Housing in Southern California (Project)
Read the latest blog post here: Saving Water, Time, and Money by Fixing Leaks in Affordable Housing Advancing Water Efficiency through Leak Detection in Low-Income Multi-Family Housing in Southern California Southern California frequently experiences droughts and water scarcity, which are … Learn More
American River Headwaters (Project)
The Nature Conservancy and partners are implementing a landscape-scale forest restoration and research project on the property and adjacent Forest Service lands, referred to as the French Meadows Project. The Project aims to increase the pace and scale of ecologically-based … Learn More
Arundo Donax Eradication Program in the Los Angeles River Watershed (Project)
www.watershedhealth.org/arundo
Expanding urban development and periodic droughts have increased the need for water conservation and groundwater recharge. Climate change has further elevated current drought conditions in California bringing record high temperatures (2014) and our lowest annual rainfall on record (2013). California’s … Learn More
Assessing Water Risk at a Hilton Sites in California (Project)
Due to the risks and the ongoing local awareness of water-related issues, California was selected as one of Hilton's initial pilot locations. So far, an in-depth risk analysis has been carried out, including gathering information about actions taken to date, … Learn More
Beijing AWS (Project)
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We launched a project in Beijing inÊpartnership with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) and the InterContinental Beijing- Beichen, toÊhold training and workshops with 11 hotels to share challenges and solutions to reduce their water usage. Solutions implemented at theÊInterContinental … Learn More
Big Tujunga Canyon Restoration (Project)
www.nationalforests.org/who-we-are/our-impact/angeles
Following the destruction of the Station Fire of 2009, the National Forest Foundation partnered with the Forest Service and engaged the local community to restore the Angeles National Forest. In late August 2009, an arson-caused fire ignited in the Angeles … Learn More
BirdReturns (Project)
Millions of ducks, geese, swans and shorebirds depend on Central Valley farmland, and California’s 500,000 acres of rice fields are the centerpiece of this essential habitat. BirdReturns, offered by The Nature Conservancy in partnership with the California Rice Commission, provides … Learn More
Bluff Mesa Meadow Restoration (Proposed Project)
This project is managing vegetation in Bluff Mesa Meadow to enhance natural hydrologic function in the Santa Ana River Watershed. Learn More
Brayton Restoration Project (Project)
River Partners will restore 25-acres of land along the Sacramento River back to native habitat by planting 9,300 native trees, shrubs, grasses and other small plants. Once established, the habitat is expected to thrive in the natural climate and benefit … Learn More
CRIT Drip Irrigation Project (Project)
businessforwater.org/projects/colorado-river-indian-tribes-c...
Established in 1865, the Colorado River Indian Reservation was set aside for indigenous residents of the Colorado River and its tributaries. Today, the Reservation includes approximately 300,000 acres of lands and is primarily home to four distinct tribes – the … Learn More
California Collective Action (Project)
In California we have participated in stakeholder engagement sessions to share our insights and to learn from others. As a result of this engagement we are working with other food/bev companies to find projects for joint efforts.Project Results Identify opportunities … Learn More
California Dairy Drip Irrigation (Project)
suscon.org/project/managing-dairy-manure
Sustainable Conservation and its partners have developed and demonstrated an innovative drip irrigation system that reduces water use, nutrient use, and GHG emissions while growing quality feed crops for dairy cows. Manure (nutrients) is collected from the cow barn into … Learn More
California Farm Water Success Stories (Project)
pacinst.org/publication/california-farm-water-success-storie...
California Farm Water Success Stories series, document how agricultural water stewardship practices are at work on-the-ground, at the farm and irrigation district level. Ten short video interviews offer first-person insights from these innovative water managers. In addition to the success … Learn More
California Program (Project)
www.nationalforests.org/who-we-are/regional-offices/californ...
With 20 percent of California designated as National Forests, the state features a diverse range of forests but also faces numerous challenges. Treasured Landscapes In the Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe, we are working closely with Forest Service and local … Learn More
California Project Wet - Water Education for Teachers (Project)
www.watereducation.org/project-wet
Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) is a nonprofit water education program and publisher. The program facilitates and promotes awareness, appreciation, knowledge, and stewardship of water resources through the dissemination of classroom-ready teaching aids and the establishment of internationally sponsored … Learn More
California Roundtable on Water & Food Supply (Project)
www.aginnovations.org/project/california-roundtable-on-water...
The California Roundtable on Water and Food Supply (CRWFS) is a multi-sector forum of experts and leaders convened by Ag Innovations since 2010 to identify obstacles, develop solutions, and take action to enhance water security for agriculture, the public, and … Learn More
Coapa Water District (Project)
The great water challenges faced by Mexico City can be roughly described as follows: ¥ Poor resilience against floods and droughts, exacerbated by climate change. ¥ Over-exploitation of the aquifer. ¥ Restricted water access and substandard water quality. ¥ Limited … Learn More
Colorado River Project (Project)
www.edf.org/sites/default/files/pulseflow/index.html
The Environment Defense Fund is launching a plan to reform management along the entire length of the Colorado River, aiming to reduce pressure on the River by: - Guaranteeing water rights for the environment. - Removing barriers to water trading … Learn More
Connect the Drops (Project)
www.ceres.org/connect-the-drops
Currently, California is in the midst of a drought of historic proportions, with severe impacts on ecosystems, communities, farms, and businesses. Connect the Drops is a business-led campaign, elevating the voice of California businesses in favor of resilient water supply … Learn More
Conserving Water at a Conagra Brands Tomato Facility (Project)
Our tomato facility has completed multiple projects to conserve water, all with very low implementation costs amounting to less than $100,000. Projects implemented include installing water meters, recirculating water used to cool equipment and installing a holding tank to maximize … Learn More
Crystal Basin Forest Restoration Project (Project)
The Great Basin Institute, along with several other project partners, have been working to restore 7,300 acres of the Eldorado National Forest in northeastern California as part of the Crystal Basin Ecological Restoration Project. P&G is supporting the restoration of … Learn More
Cumbres de Monterrey National Park's Restoration (Project)
www.fondosdeagua.org/es/los-fondos-de-agua/mapa-de-los-fondo...
The Cumbres de Monterrey National Park (CMNP) is critical for the Metropolitan Area of Monterrey: More than 60% of the water consumed in the city is produced with in it. Water quantity is not the only reason why it is … Learn More
Davis Ranches Groundwater Recharge Project (Project)
The Sacramento Valley Water Resilience InitiativeÕs inaugural project at Davis Ranches will provide drought resilience and protect groundwater-dependent ecosystems in CaliforniaÕs water-stressed Central Valley. The Freshwater Trust and Davis Ranches are offering an investment opportunity for private companies to meet … Learn More
Deer Creek Irrigation District Ditch Conversion (Project)
www.fishhabitat.org/waters-to-watch/detail/mill-creek-and-de...
Successful survival and recruitment of salmonids require freshwater migration corridors that function sufficiently to provide adequate passage. For this reason, freshwater migration corridors are considered to have high conservation value and are of utmost priority for restoration in Mill and … Learn More
Demonstrating Multiple-Benefit Groundwater Recharge in the Sacramento Valley (Project)
The Nature Conservancy is testing a new program, called BirdReturns, that rents habitat rather than buying it. The program pays rice farmers to leave water in their fields for a few extra weeks at critical times during the birds’ winter … Learn More
Drought Response Outreach Program for Schools (DROPS) (Proposed Project)
www.watershedhealth.org/2020-soaking-up-success
Develop an easy-to-construct outdoor classroom that captures, cleans, and infiltrates runoff and increases tree canopy on 2 school elementary campuses (Hillcrest & Monterey Vista-Garvey District in Rio Hondo subwatershed). Learn More
East Creek Restoration Project, Plumas County, CA: Plumas Corporation (Project)
•Project goal: To restore East Creek meadow and the hydrologic function of the floodplain system and its attendant ecosystem benefitsProject Results•The project is expected to reverse environmental degradation caused by “disconnection” of the channels stemming from California’s Sierra Nevada and … Learn More
East Sand Slough Side Channel Reconnection Project (Project)
Currently, the East Sand Side Channel runs dry along part of the Sacramento River for much of the year. This project will allow for water to flow along the channel for more days of the year, which creates suitable habitat … Learn More
Ecolab Carson Water Stewardship Project (Project)
Optimize and reuse water within the manufacturing plant Adopt the Alliance for Water Stewardship International Water Stewardship Standard Participate in project's within the catchment to offset consumptive water use at the plantProject ResultsWater efficiency: Optimized plant water use Water stewardship: … Learn More
Ecolab City of Industry Water Stewardship Project (Project)
Optimize and reuse water within the manufacturing plant Adopt the Alliance for Water Stewardship International Water Stewardship Standard Participate in project's within the catchment to offset consumptive water use at the plant Understand contextualized water targets Project ResultsWater efficiency: Optimized … Learn More
Ecolab Southern California (Project)
www.ecolab.com/stories/city-of-industry-california-plant-cer...
Advance our water stewardship efforts in the community Learn More
Elmer Avenue Neighborhood Retrofit Project (Project)
The Elmer Avenue Neighborhood Retrofit Project, located in Sun Valley, CA, was created to improve water quality, and reduce flood risk, increase watershed awareness through community engagement, enhance aesthetics, and increase wildlife habitats. The stormwater BMPs included in this phase … Learn More
Emerald Necklace (Proposed Project)
amigosdelosrios.org/the-emerald-necklace-vision-plan
What is the Emerald Necklace? The Emerald Necklace is an interconnected loop of parks and greenways along our urban waterways. Nestled in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley and extending from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Angeles National … Learn More
Enhanced Recharge Phase 1B (Project)
The Enhanced Recharge project is located on the Santa Ana River and will divert up to 500 cubic feet per second (cfs). The project is estimated to recharge on average 15,500 AFY or up to approximately 80,000 AFY of stormwater … Learn More
Global Subnational Climate Fund (SnCF Global) Ð Equity (Project)
www.greenclimate.fund/project/fp152
The goal of the Sub-national Climate Fund Global (SnCF Global or the ÒFundÓ) is to catalyze long-term climate investment at the sub-national level for mitigation and adaptation solutions through a transformative financing model. The SnCF GlobalÕs business model is designed … Learn More
Global Water Scarcity Project (Project)
www.pacificcouncil.org/initiative/global-water-scarcity-proj...
The mission of the Global Water Scarcity Project is to empower the Pacific Council’s network to contribute to international policy solutions addressing water scarcity. They approach water scarcity as a cross-cutting issue that requires cross-cutting solutions, connecting the dots between … Learn More
Groundwater Recharge Assessment: On-Farm and In Lieu (Project)
In response to California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), Earth Genome and its partner Sustainable Conservation to assist California agricultural water providers and Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) achieve essential insights to maximize groundwater recharge opportunities. Groundwater Recharge Assessments are completed … Learn More
Hidden Valley Stream Restoration (Proposed Project)
Managing vegetation to enhance natural hydrologic function, restore or protect habitat and biodiversity on one of the best remaining floodplain sites in Riverside County. It’s the only stream restoration project on the floodplain in the urban environment which also has … Learn More
Improving wastewater collection in Pudong (Project)
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In Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China, the local government launched a programme to expand wastewater treatment to the entire district. We supported this programme by providing 163 Grundfos Prefabricated Pumping Stations (PPS). This flexible, smart, and environment-friendly solution has contributed … Learn More
www.fs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/coca-cola-project-summar...
The Angeles National Forest provides critical resources for the approximately 13 million people who live within an hour’s drive of the forest. In 2009, the Station Fire damaged 252 square miles of forest, which allowed numerous invasive weed species to … Learn More
Jeff Seymour Family Center (Project)
amigosdelosrios.org/jeff-seymour-family-center
Designed for Wellness The Jeff Seymour Family Center (JSFC) is community hub for families providing comprehensive programs to promote overall family wellness. Administered by the El Monte City School District, the JSFC unites the county and community to strengthen individual, … Learn More
Knowledge and Monitoring of Biodiversity Cultural Practices (Project)
www.iucn.org/regions/mediterranean/projects/current-projects...
The main goal of this project is to halt the loss of cultural practices that benefit biodiversity in cultural landscapes. Background As commonly known, biodiversity improves the functions of ecosystems and prevents their collapse when environmental changes happen, providing to … Learn More
LCW Conference (Project)
localizingcaliforniawaters.org
Collaborative conversations to accelerate water, habitat, and community resilience. The Localizing California Waters (LCW) Regional Workshops connects unlikely allies towards the broader goal of water management throughout California by discussing local water approaches in an intimate setting. LCW breaks down … Learn More
LCW Ventura Regional Workshop (Project)
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Localizing California Waters Regional Workshop: Ventura was help on Sept. 22, 2022 at the Ojai Valley Inn in Ojai, CA. The second Ventura Regional Workshop focused on activating the Ventura River In-Stream Flow (VRIF) Toolkit Catalog for a closer look … Learn More
Laguna Irrigation District Groundwater Recharge Project (Project)
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The San Joaquin Valley is California's top agricultural producing region. Groundwater in this area is over-drafted and groundwater levels are declining. This project, implemented by TCCC and Sustainable Conservation, makes beneficial use of floodwaters for groundwater recharge through the development … Learn More
Life AdaptaMED (Project)
www.iucn.org/regions/mediterranean/projects/current-projects...
Background Current levels of aridity in the Mediterranean appear to be unprecedented in the last 500 years and most climate models predict an increase in temperature and a substantial decrease in rainfall in the basin. Mediterranean representative socio-ecosystems (such as … Learn More
Los Angeles River Watershed Monitoring Program (Project)
www.watershedhealth.org/larwmp
Background The Los Angeles River Watershed Monitoring Program (LARWMP) was developed in 2007 by a group of stakeholders representing major permittees, regulatory and management agencies, and conservation groups. At the time, the majority of monitoring efforts were focused on compliance … Learn More
Los Angeles Unified School District Drought Response Outreach Program for Schools (LAUSD DROPS) (Project)
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The DROPS project involved the design and construction of Low Impact Development (LID) Best Management Practices (BMPs) at four LAUSD schools: Normandie Avenue Elementary School, Northridge Middle School, Victory Boulevard Elementary School, Daniel Webster Middle School. This project sought to … Learn More
Managing Dairy Manure for Clean Water (Project)
suscon.org/project/managing-dairy-manure
Dairy manure is a valuable by-product that producers traditionally use to fertilize the crops they grow to keep their cows happy and healthy. However, with few export options and limited on-farm management strategies for this “black gold,” farmers end up … Learn More
Maybell Irrigation Diversion Restoration and Headgate Modernization, Yampa River, Colorado (Project)
The Yampa River in northwestern Colorado is one of the last free-flowing rivers in the Colorado River Basin; providing irrigation water for agriculture, critical habitat for endangered fish, and immense riparian and recreational benefit in the region. During the summer, … Learn More
Mendocino LRP (Project)
The Land Resilience Partnership (LRP) originated in Tuolumne County as a partnership with Watershed Progressive and the Tuolumne County Resource Conservation District (TCRCD). The LRP engages with community members and landowners to promote local on-site land and water management treatments, … Learn More
Mendocino Water Resilience Workshop (Project)
localizingcaliforniawaters.org/affiliated-events
Design-Install Clinic and Community Resilience Clinic with speakers incluing local community members, organizations, Localizing CA Waters, and Watershed Progressive. March 22-23, 2022 at Joshua Grindle Inn in Mendocino, CA Learn More
Mendota Wildlife Area Beneficial Floodwaters Project (Project)
www.ducks.org/california/california-conservation-projects/me...
The Mendota Field 51 project took an existing flat field with limited habitat value in the southeast corner of the wildlife area and improved its waterfowl habitat conditions. This project enhanced 315 acres of seasonal wetlands by excavating water conveyance … Learn More
Merced Avenue Greenway (Project)
City streets now are recognized as important public spaces that must meet the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists, as well as achieve specific stormwater standards while mitigating the impacts of climate change. The City of South El Monte, a … Learn More
Mill Creek Flow Restoration (Project)
Today, almost 95% of wetland habitat has been lost in California's Central Valley. To address this issue, The Nature Conservancy will facilitate water transactions that will allow water to be available to wetland habitats during critical times and in strategic … Learn More
Mount Baldy Fuels Reduction (Proposed Project)
This project is managing vegetation in the San Gabriel Mountains to enhance natural hydrologic function, restore or protect habitat and biodiversity, and reduce fire fuel on the landscape. Learn More
Native Plant Propogation Project (Proposed Project)
This project will produce native plants for use at restoration sites throughout the Los Angeles and San Gabriel River Watersheds. Learn More
New River / Mexicali Sanitation Program (Project)
www.waterboards.ca.gov/coloradoriver/water_issues/programs/n...
The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Colorado River Basin Region, has been actively involved in the cleanup of the New River and has been a significant force in molding the proceedings. The Regional Board has monitored the water quality … Learn More
New River Wetlands Project (Project)
newriverwetlands.com/frameset1.html
The New and Alamo Rivers acquire nutrients and heavy metals from sewage; nutrients, silt, selenium and pesticides from agricultural drainage. The concern is that the pollutants carried by the New River is increasing the degradation of the Salton Sea. In … Learn More
Nutrient Reduction in NRG Energy Inc's Wastewater Effluent to Potomac River (Project)
The station undertook water conservation to reduce the amount of nutrients in our wastewater. Nutrients, nitrogen and phosphorus are harmful to receiving bodies of water as they cause algae blooms that reduce available oxygen for other organisms. Nutrient Total Maximum … Learn More
On-Farm Groundwater Recharge (Project)
suscon.org/project/groundwater-recharge
Groundwater is a key resource under stress in California – communities rely on underground aquifers for drinking water, and farmers use groundwater as an essential water source, especially during times of drought. Many species and their habitats rely on the … Learn More
Onsite Water Reuse in Silicon Valley (Project)
A warmer and more variable climate, combined with continued population and economic growth, threaten water supply reliability for Bay Area communities. In addition, floods, wildfires, and other natural hazards pose a growing risk for water systems. There is growing interest … Learn More
PlantRight (Project)
California’s iconic landscapes and natural beauty face serious challenges on many fronts, and one of the most serious can start small – invasive plants. They spread quickly to crowd out native plants and animals, cause flood and fire hazards and … Learn More
Project Accelerator: Nursery Stock Incentive and Education Program (Project)
waternow.org/project/summer-18-project-accelerator-moulton-n...
WaterNow partnered with Moulton Niguel Water District and the California Native Plant Society to develop a program that provides the education and tools necessary for nurseries to adapt their business models to accommodate the seasonality of native plant stock. The … Learn More
Project Aquapolo (Project)
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Project Aquapolo is the result of a partnership between SABESP (Basic Sanitation Company of the State of So Paulo) and BRK Ambiental, and aims at transforming treated wastewater into reclaimed water for industrial activities. Its production capacity is 1,000 liters … Learn More
Promoting climate-resilient forest restoration (Project)
www.greenclimate.fund/project/fp111
Improving the provision of water services by increasing the climate resilience of vulnerable coniferous forests Honduras ranks first on a list of the countries most affected by negative impacts from extreme climate-related events over the last two decades. This project … Learn More
Reducing emissions with low-carbon aluminum (Project)
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We are utilizing partnerships and innovation to reduce the carbon emissions in our packaging, currently the largest contributor of emissions by sector in our value chain compared to all other segments within the operational boundary and Scope 3 categories in … Learn More
Restoring Tahoe Headwaters (Project)
www.nationalforests.org/who-we-are/our-impact/tahoe
Restoring Tahoe Headwater Working closely with local communities, we are supporting health forest, sustainable recreation and clean water in the Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe. The NFF’s largest Treasured Landscapes site, the Tahoe Headwaters, covers 614,000 acres in the Sierra … Learn More
Reusing water in Thermal Plants (Project)
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To search constantly for new solutions to increase the internal reuse of process waters is the renewed commitment requested by the WaVE project from all thermal plants with a view to reducing their water requirements. The Santa Barbara Plant (392 … Learn More
Rewarding Coastal Farmers for Boosting Water Future (Project)
suscon.org/project/water-efficiency
California's Central Coast is facing interreated water quality and supply issues: groundwater overdraft, saltwater intrusion, and nutrient-laden runoff that impairs waterways and groundwater. This vibrant farming region is at risk, but farmers are part of the solution. This project is … Learn More
Rock Dam Removal (Proposed Project)
This project will remove small recreational dams on the Big Tujunga Creek in the Los Angeles River Watershed. Removal of these dams will help restore the natural hydrology and ecosystem health of the creek Learn More
Sacramento Landscape Efficiency Project (Project)
Building off existing programs for households, in this project the Regional Water Authority will focus on upgrading landscape areas of commercial, industrial, institutional (CII) properties in Sacramento, CA, USA to reduce demand on the urban water supply for irrigation. They … Learn More
Sacramento Valley Water Resilience Initiative (Project)
The Sacramento Valley has exceptional agricultural and environmental resources. One of the most productive agricultural areas in the nation, it has almost two million acres of irrigated farmland growing rice, citrus, nuts, and other crops. It sustains a population of … Learn More
Salton Sea Revitalization Project (Project)
The Pacific Institute's efforts in the Salton Sea combine monitoring, evaluation, analysis, and engagement with stakeholders to support and advance restoration.Project ResultsThe Pacific Institute has played an active role at the Sea for more than twenty years. The Institute has … Learn More
San Gabriel Mountains Community Collaborative (Project)
www.nationalforests.org/who-we-are/regional-offices/californ...
San Gabriel Mountains Community Collaborative As the nonprofit partner of the U.S. Forest Service, the NFF has a unique role that enables us to work closely with the Angeles National Forest to bring people together to promote the health and … Learn More
San Gabriel Watershed Restoration (Project)
www.nationalforests.org/who-we-are/our-impact/angeles
Following the destruction of the Station Fire of 2009, the National Forest Foundation partnered with the Forest Service and engaged the local community to restore the Angeles National Forest. The Fire affected four watersheds, decimated forests, and severely damaged both … Learn More
San Joaquin Floodplain Restoration (Project)
In partnership with California State Parks, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the local levee district, River Partners, and Ducks Unlimited, American Rivers is leading a restoration project that will remove sections of levee to reconnect up to 200 acres … Learn More
Santa Ana River Watershed Sustainable Landscapes Initiative (Project)
pacinst.org/publication/sustainable-landscapes-santa-ana-riv...
With climate change altering the timing and volume of precipitation, climate-resilient urban landscapes and water supply strategies are critical – particularly for those who depend on imported water like Southern California. The Pacific Institute & CEO Water Mandate are leading … Learn More
Santa Ana Watershed Site Water Targets Pilot (Project)
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The Pacific Institute, in its role as co-secretariat for the CEO Water Mandate, coordinated a clustered pilot for setting site water targets in the Santa Ana River Watershed (SARW) in southern California. This helped test and inform global guidance under … Learn More
Santa Clara River Floodplain Protection Program, Ventura, CA (Project)
The Santa Clara River is the last major river still in a relatively natural state in southern California. Without the Santa Clara River it is doubtful Ventura County could continue to be one of the ten most productive agricultural counties … Learn More
Seville Community Water Vending Machine (Project)
Seville's goal is to have a water vending machine located at vacant Church property to have an interim source of safe drinking water while the community is working on long-term solutions to treat nitrate water quality issues.Project Results Learn More
Shasta Big Springs Ranch, Shasta River Watershed, Montague (Project)
projects.tnc.org/ag/assets/NOAA-ARRA-CA_Final.pdf
The project will restore 70 acres of riparian corridor by restricting cattle from near-river areas and developing solar powered off-stream water sources for livestock. In addition, 20 acres will be planted with 8,000 native trees, 14 acres will be planted … Learn More
Shorebird Habitat Creation Project (Project)
Over the past two hundred years, 90% of native wetland habitat has been lost in California. Audubon California will work to create seasonal wetland habitat in the Sacramento Valley to sustain healthy migratory shorebird populations. They do this by ensuring … Learn More
Simplified Permitting to Accelerate Restoration in California (Project)
suscon.org/project/simplified-permitting
California’s rivers, streams and the creatures that depend on them are in trouble. Pollution, degraded habitat, and dwindling riverside forests have caused native fish and bird populations to plummet – some to near extinction. Many landowners and restoration advocates across … Learn More
Source Water Augmentation through Forest Resilience (Project)
blueforest.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Cascade/index.html?appid=c03...
Companies increasingly seek to identify and support scalable, collective-impact water stewardship projects that will catalyze large-scale water supply and resilience outcomes with statewide benefit. Blue Forest, World Resources Institute, and BEF have identified this project as a unique opportunity to … Learn More
South Calaveras LRP (Project)
The Land Resilience Partnership (LRP) originated in Tuolumne County as a partnership with Watershed Progressive and the Tuolumne County Resource Conservation District (TCRCD). The LRP engages with community members and landowners to promote local on-site land and water management treatments, … Learn More
Southern California Groundwater Reclamation and Enhanced Urban Water Supply (Project)
www.wrd.org/content/wrd-robert-w-goldsworthy-desalter
BEF works to identify a unique category of Water Projects that can meet critical corporate objectives for volumetric water stewardship in Southern California. Companies seek collective impact, cost-effective volumetric benefits, turn-key outcomes with near-term implementation, long-term benefits, and catalytic water … Learn More
Southern California Orange County Reclaimed Water Program and Groundwater Replenishment Project (Project)
Surface water and industrial waste water are treated to a level that allows the water to be reclaimed. The reclaimed water is used for irrigation purposes at Allergan's Irvine campus. Project Results Allergan is able to water its landscape located … Learn More
Sycamore Slough Groundwater Recharge Project (Project)
Davis Ranches plans to be farming in the year 2100 and remains committed to sustainable farm practices, resource management, and conservation. Their groundwater recharge project continues to build on past years of success and research developed to identify areas of … Learn More
Tahoe Headwaters Restoration (Project)
The National Forest Foundation is working with the U.S. Forest Service and partners like Coca-Cola to restore the Tahoe National Forest Headwaters to optimum health by thinning vegetation, restoring meadows and river channels, eradicating invasive species, improving water flows, increasing … Learn More
Tamarisk Removal in San Gabriel River (Proposed Project)
This project removes invasive tamarisk plants to enhance natural hydrologic function. Learn More
The Big Jack East Project (Project)
www.nationalforests.org/who-we-are/regional-offices/californ...
The Big Jack East project is located in Placer County, California and south of the Town of Truckee. Big Jack East is a collaborative project between the United States Forest Service and the National Forest Foundation that has been designed … Learn More
The Groundwater Exchange (Project)
The Groundwater Exchange is a free, collaborative online platform designed to connect water managers, water users and community members with tools and resources to support successful implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) in California. It brings together materials … Learn More
The Thacher School Water Management Plan (Project)
www.watershedprogressive.com/the-thacher-school
The Thacher School is a residential private school in Ojai CA in the Ventura River Watershed. Thacher’s Water Management Plan (WMP) provides a strategic roadmap towards water resilience goals. The WMP prioritizes uses in context of current and available Best … Learn More
The Yuba Project (Project)
www.nationalforests.org/who-we-are/regional-offices/californ...
The Yuba Project The Yuba Project is a 14,545 acre project in Sierra County that encompasses National Forest system lands. The Yuba project is a collaborative project between the National Forest Foundation, the Tahoe National Forest, the Yuba Water Agency, … Learn More
Thompson Meadow Restoration Project (Project)
In this project, the Plumas Corporation will work to restore the degraded 47-acre Thompson Meadow. Work by project partners will help to prevent further degradation of the stream and meadow system in order to improve flow conditions, meadow productivity, vegetative … Learn More
Transforming Financial Systems for Climate (Project)
www.greenclimate.fund/project/fp095
Providing loans and technical assistance in 17 developing countries across Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean to create self-sustaining markets in energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate resilience. Learn More
Ventura LRP (Project)
The Land Resilience Partnership (LRP) originated in Tuolumne County as a partnership with Watershed Progressive and the Tuolumne County Resource Conservation District (TCRCD). The LRP engages with community members and landowners to promote local on-site land and water management treatments, … Learn More
Water Efficiency in Kellogg's San Jose Facility (Project)
The San Jose, California plant will reduce water consumption through employee engagement, asset care programs, and capital projects within the next three years. While all Kellogg manufacturing facilities have established water-efficiency goals and are implementing water-saving initiatives, we are focusing … Learn More
Water Stewardship Plans for P&G's Calleguas Facility (Project)
The facility located in this basin has already undergone the Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard (AWS) self -verification process. This process enabled the site in this basin to create a unique water stewardship plan that incorporates the needs and ongoing … Learn More
Zero Water Technology in Modesto, California (Project)
The strategy to address this risk includes: -Zero water factory: We have implemented zero water technology in Modesto Dairy factory, which is be able to extract water from milk and recycle it (delivering expected 70’000m3 savings per annum). -Recycling water: … Learn More
"COVID-19 HELP FOR WORKERS " (Resource)
ca.cair.com/updates/covid-19-help-for-workers
CAIR-CA has put together the following guide to some of the resources for workers who have been impacted by COVID-19. Learn More
(List) American Water Works Association: Coronavirus Resources (Resource)
www.awwa.org/Resources-Tools/Resource-Topics/Coronavirus#106...
With special attention to resources for utilities, this page lists relevant guidance around water and COVID-19. Learn More
Developers: American Water Works Association
(List) WEF: The Water Professional’s Guide to COVID-19 (Resource)
wef.org/news-hub/wef-news/the-water-professionals-guide-to-t...
This page seeks to help water sector professionals keep informed on the attributions of the COVID-19 virus and any measures needed to protect both workers and public health, in general. Learn More
A policy framework for tackling the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 crisis (Resource)
www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/@dgreports/@dcomm/documents...
In this policy brief the ILO offers comprehensive and integrated recommendations on the key areas of policy action that should form part of that response.The brief is addressed at ILO constituents (governments, employers and workers), policy-makers and the general public. Learn More
A safe operating space for humanity (Planetary Boundaries) (Resource)
In this Nature feature, Johan Rockstrom and co-authors argue that identifying and quantifying planetary boundaries that must not be transgressed could help prevent human activities from causing unacceptable environmental change. Learn More
Aqua Gauge (Resource)
www.ceres.org/resources/tools/ceres-aqua-gauge-comprehensive...
Inform and strengthen your company’s water management strategies and allow your investors to evaluate current water management activities against detailed definitions of leading practice. Learn More
Developers: Ceres
Aqueduct (Resource)
World Resource Institute's four Aqueduct assessment tools -- Water Risk Atlas, Country Rankings, Aqueduct Food, and Aqueduct Floods -- help companies, governments, and civil society understand and respond to water risks. These water risks include water stress, seasonal variability, pollution, … Learn More
Developers: World Resources Institute
BLC Chem-MAP (Resource)
Chem-MAP® is a ZDHC-approved program to improve chemical management in leather, textile, and synthetic materials supply chains. The program reduces chemical risk to customers. Learn More
Benefit Accounting of Nature-Based Solutions for Watersheds Landscape Assessment (Resource)
pacinst.org/publication/benefit-accounting-nbs
Nature-based solution (NBS) can improve degraded ecosystems, help sequester carbon, and manage the effects of climate change, including extreme weather events. Businesses are beginning to recognize the value of NBS for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER): True Cost of Water Toolkit (Resource)
www.bieroundtable.com/publication/true-cost-of-water-toolkit
Developed by a group of leading beverage businesses, this is an easy-to-use excel tool for beverage facilities to estimate direct costs associated with their most water- and resource- intensive processes, beyond just the cost of water from the tap. The … Learn More
Business Guide: COVID-19 (Resource)
An emphasis on gaps in WASH coverage and what role institutions play in battling COVID-19. Links and other resources provided. Learn More
Businesses and Workplaces- COVID-19 (Resource)
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/bu...
Plan, Prepare and Respond- Breakdown for different industries on how to operate safely. Cleaning and disinfecting, Worker Safety, Support Resources, Mitigation Strategy Learn More
CDP Global Water Report 2018 (Resource)
This report presents analysis of the response data from a sample of 783 of the world’s largest publicly listed companies. The report is aimed at companies and investors seeking to understand how they can play their part in delivering a … Learn More
CEO Water Mandate Toolbox (Resource)
The Toolbox connects your business to the latest tools, guidance, case studies, datasets, and more most relevant to you based on your circumstances and interests. It features more than 250+ resources from dozens of organizations and is updated every week. Learn More
Developers: CEO Water Mandate, Pacific Institute
COVID-19 Emergency Response UNICEF Hygiene Programing Guidance Note (Resource)
wateractionhub.org/media/files/2020/04/03/WASH-COVID-19-hygi...
This document is intended for WASH and C4D officers at country offices working together on the Covid19 outbreak preparedness and response. The document contains guidance on reviewing existing resources and coordination mechanisms, identifying the right intervention and considerations for sustainability … Learn More
COVID-19 Employer Information for Office Buildings (Resource)
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/office-buildings...
Workers in office buildings may be at risk for exposure to the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Office building employers, building owners and managers, and building operations specialists can take steps to create a safe and healthy workplace … Learn More
COVID-19 Guidance for Legionella and Building Water System Closures (Resource)
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/building-water-system....
How to ensure the safety of your occupants and building water system and devices Learn More
COVID-19 Makes Handwashing Facilities and Promotion More Critical Than Ever (Resource)
www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2020/04/30/covid-19-makes-...
The campaigns, which target audiences at home and in schools, promote improved health and hygiene practices, such as handwashing, the importance of connecting to the water supply and sanitation system, regular payments for service continuity, and improving sanitation and menstrual … Learn More
COVID-19 Resources for California Nonprofits (Resource)
calnonprofits.org/publications/article-archive/680-californi...
Constantly updated database for California nonprofits. Contains Advocacy and support links, funding opportunities, Federal resources and information, announcements and resources, employee and employer resources, and resources for individuals. Learn More
COVID-19 WASH Refugee Resources (Resource)
wash.unhcr.org/covid-19-resources
Technical guidance, WASH preparedness, webinars, checklists for health facilities, self assessments, and guidance on disinfectants. Learn More
COVID-19 and food safety: Guidance for food businesses (Resource)
apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331705/WHO-2019-nCo...
The purpose of these guidelines is to highlight additional measures so that the integrity of the food chain is maintained, and that adequate and safe food supplies are available for consumers. Learn More
COVID-19 and the right to water: The crucial role of business during and after the pandemic (Resource)
gbihr.org/updates/covid-19-and-the-right-to-water-the-crucia...
Includes Immediate steps, ongoing health measures that can be taken, and responsible business practice Learn More
COVID-19: SABESP AND THE FIGHT AGAINST THE PANDEMIC IN SAO PAULO, BRAZIL (Resource)
www.worldwatercouncil.org/sites/default/files/Members/NL_mem...
Based on the major combat guidelines set by the São Paulo State Government, Sabesp is fully engaged to endure COVID-19 pandemic within its operation area, which means 374 municipalities located throughout São Paulo state and home to about 28 million … Learn More
Developers: Sabesp
California: Businesses and employers (Resource)
covid19.ca.gov/business-and-employers
California and the federal government are providing broad assistance to small businesses and employers impacted by COVID-19. Learn More
Checklist: Restoring Water Quality in Buildings for Reopening. (Resource)
www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-05/documents/final_c...
Checklist for restoring water quality in buildings left unused for a long duration. Learn More
Developers: EPA Office of Wastewater Management
Cleaning and Disinfecting (Resource)
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/clean-disinfect/...
CDC/EPA Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Includes Printable Materials Learn More
Coronavirus Relief Options (Resource)
www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-option...
We’re here to help you overcome the challenges created by this health crisis. We offer multiple funding options for those seeking relief. Read more below. Learn More
Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) Standards (Resource)
www.cottonmadeinafrica.org/en/standards/goals
The Cotton made in Africa standards comprise the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) and the Cotton made in Africa-Organic (CmiA-Organic) Standard. The standards are intended to improve the living conditions of African smallholders and support sustainable cotton production. The standards … Learn More
CottonUp Guide to Sourcing Sustainable Cotton (Resource)
This guide aims to provide professionals with the practical information and resources to either start sourcing sustainable cotton or increase volumes. Learn More
Drinking Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) and COVID-19 Library – WASH4Work (Resource)
Best practices- Resources- Webinars on WASH/COVID-19 topics. Learn More
ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX (Resource)
www.oeko-tex.com/en/apply-here/eco-passport-by-oeko-tex
ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX is an independent certification for chemicals, colorants, and accessories used in textile and leather manufacturing. The certification verifies that each individual substance in the chemical product meets statutory requirements and does not harm human health. Learn More
FAO: Nature-Based Solutions for agricultural water management and food security (Resource)
www.fao.org/3/CA2525EN/ca2525en.pdf
NBS offer a promising contribution on how to enhance the availability and quality of water for productive purposes and human consumption, while preserving ecosystems. In this discussion paper, 21 case studies of water management processes are analysed, using a non-representative … Learn More
www.fao.org/3/CA2594EN/ca2594en.pdf
FAO has been emphasizing the need to accelerate a global transition to sustainable food and agriculture systems, advocating an integrated approach. This document focuses on the management of water for agricultural use. Learn More
Fairtrade Cotton Standard (Resource)
info.fairtrade.net/product/cotton
The Fairtrade Cotton standard promotes sustainability and social responsiblity across the cotton supply chain. Learn More
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/global-covid-19/community-...
The purpose of this document is to provide ministries (e.g. Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Water (MOW)), sub-national public health authorities, and implementing partners with a practical framework of action to both prepare for and mitigate community transmission of … Learn More
GEMI Local Water Tool (LWT) (Resource)
The GEMI Local Water Tool (LWT) helps organizations evaluate water-related external impacts, business risks and sufficiency of management plans at specific sites. Key Functions: Quantify water-related impacts caused by facility Quantify facility’s exposure to water-related risk Identify helpful management response Learn More
Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19 (Resource)
www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/sg_report_socio-economic_i...
This document gives advice on: 1. Simple ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your workplace 2. How to manage COVID-19 risks when organizing meetings & events 3. Things to consider when you and your employees travel 4. Getting … Learn More
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) (Resource)
www.global-standard.org/information-centre/downloads.html
The Global Organic Textile Standard specifies a supply-chain textile processing standard that includes ecological and social criteria. The standard seeks to define worldwide requirements for textiles to be described as organic. These requirements cover the entire supply chain, from harvesting … Learn More
Global Water Footprint Standard (Resource)
waterfootprint.org/media/downloads/TheWaterFootprintAssessme...
The Global Water Footprint Assessment Standard can be used to provide comparable quantification and robust analytics, helping corporations, governments, and researchers manage water resources and achieve greater water sustainability. Learn More
Green Supply Chain: Brand Map (Resource)
wwwen.ipe.org.cn/MapBrand/Brand.aspx?q=6
The Green Supply Chain: Brand Map is a leadership initiative dedicated to showcasing brands’ commitment to supply chain transparency and environmental management. Learn More
Growing Water Risk Resilience: An Investor Guide on Agricultural Supply Chains (2018) (Resource)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/growing-water-risk-resilience-...
This guide outlines why and how investors engage on agricultural supply chain water risk. Learn More
Developers: WWF
HACCP Principles & Application Guidelines (Resource)
www.fda.gov/food/hazard-analysis-critical-control-point-hacc...
The Committee designed this document to guide the food industry and advise its sponsoring agencies in the implementation of HACCP systems. Learn More
Heineken: Our response to Covid-19 (Resource)
www.theheinekencompany.com/our-response-covid-19#:~:text=Fur...
In this link, you will find an overview of our measures and initiatives to support the health and livelihood of employees and communities in which we operate. Our three guiding principles: Health, safety, and trust of our people Safeguard the … Learn More
Developers: Heineken
How Can We Ensure Everyone Can Wash Their Hands With Soap and Water, to Protect Lives from COVID-19? (Resource)
washmatters.wateraid.org/blog/how-to-ensure-everyone-can-was...
Om Prasad Gautam, Khairul Islam, and Erik Harvey discuss the importance of handwashing with soap and water in reducing the risk of infection from COVID-19 and highlight the water, sanitation, and hygiene sector can and should do in response to … Learn More
ISO/TC 207/SC 5 Life cycle assessment (Resource)
www.iso.org/committee/54854/x/catalogue
This ISO Standard helps to evaluate the sustainability of a product across its life cycle. Learn More
Incorporating Multiple Benefits into Water Projects: A Guide for Water Managers (Resource)
pacinst.org/publication/incorporating-multiple-benefits-into...
Adapting to climate change, coupled with the need to address aging infrastructure, population growth, and degraded ecosystems, requires significant investment in natural and built water systems. These investments present a significant opportunity to support not only water, but to provide … Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
India Water Tool (Resource)
The India Water Tool brings together 20 datasets and risk indicators to help users understand their water risks in India. Learn More
Levi Strauss and Co Water Recycle/Reuse Standard (Resource)
levistrauss.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/LSCo-Water-Recycl...
Levi Strauss & Co. has issued this standard to encourage preservation of fresh water through water recycling. Learn More
Developers: Levi Strauss & Co.
Links: Resources on COVID-19 and WASH (Resource)
sanitationandwaterforall.org/about/about-us/water-sanitation...
To help our partners in responding to this health crisis in their countries, we have compiled different resources and tools around COVID-19 and WASH, which include documents, videos, social media materials with messages on public health, webinar recordings, etc. Learn More
Long Beach- COVID-19 Resources (Resource)
Resources for the Long Beach community. Covers topics such as: Movement Strategy, Family Resource Government Resources Learn More
Maintaining or Restoring Water Quality in Buildings with Low or No Use. (Resource)
www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-05/documents/final_m...
How to ensure the safety of staff and maintaining water quality in buildings with little or no use. Learn More
National Register of Health Service Psychologists: Resources (Resource)
www.nationalregister.org/coronavirus-resources
National Register Resources: Psychological resources and information. Learn More
No Water No Growth (Resource)
www.chinawaterrisk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CWR-Report...
This report seeks to provide an overview of the way in which the social and economic development of continental Asia is dependent on the resources of ten rivers. Learn More
Developers: China Water Risk
OSHA COVID-19 (Resource)
www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/controlprevention.html
OSHA has developed this interim guidance to help prevent worker exposure to SARS-CoV-2. The general guidance below applies to all U.S. workers and employers. Learn More
One Planet Approaches: Methodology Mapping and Pathways Forward (Resource)
www.metabolic.nl/publications/one-planet-approaches-methodol...
One Planet Approaches consist of a family of tools, methodologies, frameworks, programs, and action plans, which recognize the need to measure and reduce human impact in relation to the absolute boundaries of the Earth system. Learn More
Open Source: Water Innovation (Resource)
Levi Strauss & Co. chose to publish their innovative Water<Less fabric finishing techniques to encourage water-saving practices across the apparel industry. Learn More
Developers: Levi Strauss & Co.
Operational Considerations for COVID-19 Management in the Accommodation Sector (Resource)
apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331937/WHO-2019-nCo...
With private enterprises playing a critical role in contributing to the safety of their staff, it is important to change some of their core operations. This guide is meant as a stepping point to begin reopening with safety as a … Learn More
Preferred Fiber and Materials Market Report (Resource)
store.textileexchange.org/product/2017-preferred-fiber-mater...
TextileExchange's report offers personal accounts from fiber and materials experts “inside” the industry, demonstrating various company strategies and fiber priorities being implemented to achieve greater sustainability. Learn More
Prepare your Small Business and Employees for the Effects of COVID-19 (Resource)
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-small-b...
During an infectious disease outbreak, such as the current outbreak of COVID-19, small business owners must prepare for disruption in their business as well as prepare to protect their employees’ health and safety in the workplace. These steps are recommended … Learn More
washmatters.wateraid.org/publications/hygiene-supply-chain-r...
Guidelines for supply chain workplaces to reopen with a robust WASH plan of action. Learn More
Pulse of the Fashion Industry (Resource)
www.globalfashionagenda.com/initiatives/pulse
This report uses new data and calculations to show that investments in resource efficiency, secure work environments, and sustainable materials can benefit the environment and improve profitability. Learn More
ceowatermandate.org/resources/putting-nature-to-work-integra...
This report shows how putting nature to work can help deliver infrastructure services with greater impact and lower cost, all the while reducing risks from disaster, boosting water security and enhancing climate resilience. Learn More
Quantifying Replenish Benefits in Community Water Partnership Projects (Resource)
www.coca-colasrbija.rs/content/dam/journey/rs/sr/private/pdf...
The Coca-Cola Company is quantifying the water-related “Replenish” benefits derived through its Community Water Partnership (CWP) projects. The work described in this report builds on previous efforts, and provides a current status of quantification results for three categories of CWP … Learn More
Developers: Global Environment Technology Foundation (GETF), The Coca-Cola Company
Questions relating to food businesses (Resource)
www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/questions-relating-to-food-...
Questions\ guidelines relating to food businesses answered by the WHO. Learn More
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/reopen-guidance....
This guidance is intended for all Americans, whether you own a business, run a school, or want to ensure the cleanliness and safety of your home. Learn More
Responsible Environment Enhanced Livelihoods (REEL) Cotton Standard 2.0 (Resource)
CottonConnect's Responsible Environment Enhanced Livelihoods Cotton (REEL COTTON) standard is a business-driven initiative that sources sustainable cotton to improve environmental, quality, and traceability conditions in supply chain factories and farms worldwide. Committed brands and their supply chains undertake a development-oriented … Learn More
Restoring Water to Medical, Residential, and Commercial Buildings Shutdowns, Unsafe Water (Resource)
engineering.purdue.edu/PlumbingSafety/covid19/index_html
How to ensure the safety of staff and maintaining water quality in buildings with little or no use. Learn More
SAVEh Water Efficiency Self-Assessment System (Resource)
SAVEh is the platform through which Ambev shares its water management system free of charge with other companies, which has helped to reduce more than 40% of the company’s water consumption in the last 13 years. This water efficiency tool … Learn More
Developers: Ambev S/A
SDG Compass Business Tools (Resource)
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Compass Business Tools inventory maps existing business tools against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It allows you to explore commonly used business tools that may be useful when assessing your organization’s impact on the SDGs. Learn More
Scaling Corporate Water Stewardship to Address Water Challenges in the Colorado River Basin (Resource)
pacinst.org/publication/colorado-river-water-stewardship
The Colorado River Basin states face significant water challenges, including the overallocation of water, long-term drought, and climate change. This report, commissioned by the Walton Family Foundation, explores the potential for corporate water stewardship to help solve these challenges. Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
pacinst.org/publication/multiple-benefits-in-austin-texas
The City of Austin, Texas is facing an increasingly uncertain water future, from decreasing water supplies and more intense droughts to periodic flooding and water quality impairments. Austin is addressing these challenges head on, from investments in water efficiency and … Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
Setting Site Water Targets Informed By Catchment Context: A Guide For Companies (Resource)
ceowatermandate.org/site-water-targets
This guide aims to help companies set effective site water targets that are informed by catchment context, which can create value and lessen risks for the company and support collective action. Learn More
Developers: CEO Water Mandate
pacinst.org/publication/site-water-targets-south-africa
The world’s water resources are under increasing pressure from rising water consumption, pollution, and climate variability. The variety of water challenges companies face, from water governance issues to extreme events like drought, manifest in the river basins where the companies … Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
Shared Responsibility, Global Solidarity: Responding to the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 (Resource)
www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/sg_report_socio-economic_i...
This report is a call to action, for the immediate health response required to suppress transmission of the virus to end the pandemic, and to tackle the many social and economic dimensions of this crisis. It is, above all, a … Learn More
Soil & Water Assessment Tool (Resource)
The Soil & Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) is a small watershed to river basin-scale model used to simulate the quality and quantity of surface and ground water and predict the environmental impact of land use, land management practices and climate … Learn More
In response to the challenge of quantifying the business benefits, WaterAid, Diageo, GAP Inc., and Unilever have worked with PwC and ODI to develop a practical, step-by-step guide. The guide will help companies understand the business value of their WASH … Learn More
Developers: WaterAid
Sustainable Rice Platform (Resource)
The Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) Standard for Sustainable Rice Cultivation is the world’s first voluntary sustainability standard for rice. The standard is complemented by a set of 12 quantitative performance indicators. By identifying “hotspots,” the indicators enable users to monitor … Learn More
Sustainable Timber Sourcing – Good Practices in Construction Material Industries (Resource)
ic.fsc.org/preview.fsc-principles-and-criteria-for-forest-st...
The Forest Stewardship Council created the Principles of Forest Stewardship as a worldwide standard to promote environmentally responsible, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world’s forests. Learn More
The AWS International Water Stewardship Standard (Resource)
The AWS Standard is a globally-applicable framework for major water users to understand their water use and impacts, and to work collaboratively and transparently for sustainable water management within a catchment context. Learn More
Developers: Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)
The Business Case for WASH (Resource)
This paper provides examples of how to make progress in service delivery in and beyond the workplace. With private enterprises playing a critical role in contributing to the safety of their staff, it is important to change some of their … Learn More
The Elephant in the Boardroom: Why Unchecked Consumption is Not an Option (Resource)
www.wri.org/publication/elephant-in-the-boardroom
This discussion paper examines the need for companies to openly acknowledge and discuss the business dependency on consumption, exploring the topic through three different product examples – cars, beef, and clothing. Learn More
The Five Goods (Resource)
d2be5ept72nvlo.cloudfront.net/2018/10/The-Five-Goods.pdf
‘The Five Goods’ stem from Fashion for Good’s robust definition of ‘good’ and intend to guide the sector with a genuine and accountable framework with the promise of social, economic, and environmental prosperity. Learn More
The Higg Index (Resource)
apparelcoalition.org/the-higg-index
Measure the environmental and social impact of your apparel products and operations. Learn More
The Life Cycle of a Jean (Resource)
This case study looks closely at a pair of Levi Strauss & Co. stone wash jeans with the goal of helping companies in the apparel sector take more effective and holistic approaches to the industry’s environmental impact. Learn More
Developers: Levi Strauss & Co.
The NbS Evidence Platform (2019) (Resource)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/the-nbs-evidence-tool-2019
This tool is an interactive map linking nature-based solutions to climate change adaptation outcomes based on a systematic review of peer-reviewed literature. Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
Threading the Needle: Weaving SDGs in the Textile, Retail, and Apparel industry (Resource)
textileexchange.org/threading-the-needle-weaving-sdgs-in-the...
This report is a culmination of industry interviews, non-government organization inputs, and desk research, the report highlights practical examples for companies in the sector and beyond, grappling with how to integrate the SDGs into their core business and global supply … Learn More
Three Priorities for Business on the Coronavirus (Resource)
businessfightspoverty.org/articles/three-priorities-for-busi...
A deep dive into three areas for business action:1 Responsible Marketing 2 Accelerating Collaborative Action at the Country Level 3 Building Resilience and Good Practice Solutions for Business Learn More
Towards the Circular Economy: Accelerating the scale-up across global supply chains (Resource)
This report explores the possibilities of scaling a circular economy, given the reality of the global economy and the complexity of multi-tier supply chains. Learn More
Developers: World Economic Forum
ToxServices Full Materials Disclosure Screened Chemistry Program (ToxFMD) (Resource)
www.toxservices.com/services/fmd.php
ToxServices' Full Materials Disclosure Screened Chemistry Program (ToxFMD®) promotes chemical optimization through chemical hazard assessment, hazard reduction, and informed substitution. ZDHC members use the program to document conformance with the ZDHC MRSL. Learn More
UN-Water Resource List (Resource)
www.unwater.org/coronavirus-global-health-emergency
This page brings together water and sanitation-related information from UN-Water Members and Partners in the light of the coronavirus global emergency. UN-Water is working to ensure the most up-to-date information, resources, and guidance as they become available. Learn More
Uniting Business to Combat COVID-19 (Resource)
www.unglobalcompact.org/take-action/20th-anniversary-campaig...
As the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, the United Nations Global Compact is calling on business leaders everywhere to unite to support workers, communities, and companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A coordinated international plan involving the business sector will … Learn More
Urban and Agricultural Water Use in California, 1960 -2015 (Resource)
pacinst.org/publication/urban-agricultural-water-use
Water is the lifeblood of California, providing for the household needs of 40 million people and supporting one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, various commercial and industrial activities, and the health and viability of the state’s … Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
WASH in Health Care Facilities: Global Baseline Report 2019 (Resource)
washdata.org/sites/default/files/documents/reports/2019-04/J...
New figures from the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP) indicate that WASH services in health care facilities are sub-standard in every region. Learn More
Developers: UNICEF The United Nations Children's Fund
WASH in the Workplace Self-Assessment Tool (Resource)
Evaluate the current status of access to safe WASH at the workplace in a given facility of your company. Assess the current status of access to safe WASH at the workplace in a given facility Support decision-making regarding investments and … Learn More
WASH@Work: A Self-training Handbook (Resource)
ILO Sectoral Policies and Governance and Tripartism Departments present four self-training modules, which adapt existing ILO training tools on OSH to provide governments, workers and employers with the necessary skills to implement the general principles contained in relevant ILO instruments. … Learn More
Wastewater: The Untapped Resource (Resource)
www.unwater.org/publications/world-water-development-report-...
This UN World Water Development report evaluates the vast quantities of domestic, agricultural and industrial wastewater discharged into the environment everyday as a valuable resource rather than costly problem. Learn More
Water Balance Targets (Resource)
www.worldwildlife.org/publications/water-balance-targets
Companies are increasingly setting and pursing ‘water balance targets’ as part of their water stewardship strategies. The seeming simplicity of balance goals can be attractive – “we will restore a volume of water equal to the amount our business consumes.” … Learn More
Developers: WWF
Water Risk Filter (Resource)
The Water Risk Filter can be used to assess and respond to water related risks for your own operations, suppliers, or growth plans. Learn More
Developers: WWF
pacinst.org/publication/business-framework-water-covid-19
To combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus and rebuild our economies during and after the pandemic, collective action on water is essential. Such action can help not only to contain the virus, but also to realize the human right … Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
World Bank Brief: WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) and COVID-19 (Resource)
www.worldbank.org/en/topic/water/brief/wash-water-sanitation...
Safely managed water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services are an essential part of preventing and protecting human health during infectious disease outbreaks, including the current COVID-19 pandemic. Learn More
Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme (Resource)
www.roadmaptozero.com/fileadmin/pdf/Files_2018/Wastewater_Tr...
These guidelines intend to help close the knowledge gap on wastewater treatment technologies and motivate relevant facilities in the apparel and footwear industry to implement the professional treatment systems necessary to meet the ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines. Learn More
Aqueduct (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/aqueduct-2013
World Resources Institute Learn More
Exploring the Case for Corporate Context-Based Water Targets (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/files/context-based-targets.pdf
CEO Water Mandate; CDP; The Nature Conservancy; World Resources Institute; WWF Learn More
GLASA State of the Apparel Sector Water Report (Resource toolbox)
The Sustainable Business Group; The Sustainable Fashion Academy; The Global Leadership Award in Sustainable Apparel Learn More
Swedish Textile Water Initiative Guidelines (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/sweden-textile-water-initiativ...
Swedish Textile Water Initiative Learn More
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