EmmaLi Tsai 11/9/23 EmmaLi Tsai 11/9/23

We Are Still Hunting for Treasure in a Sea of Environmental Information

Janet Pritchard 11/7/23 Janet Pritchard 11/7/23

Improving a Program that Works: Prioritizing New Jersey Water Bank Projects in Disadvantaged Communities

This report, published with New Jersey Future, looks at the New Jersey Water Bank (NJWB), which has provided over $9 billion in low-cost financing for water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the state. The report analyzes NJWB awards (i.e. low interest loans and principal forgiveness) over a 5-year period and also assesses the underlying policies governing how New Jersey defines disadvantaged communities.

The report’s ten recommendations would increase the equity and effectiveness of the NJWB program and ensure that communities with the greatest needs receive adequate assistance.

Environmental Policy Innovation Center 10/31/23 Environmental Policy Innovation Center 10/31/23

Maryland Conservation Finance Act of 2022 Text

Jessie Mahr 10/27/23 Jessie Mahr 10/27/23

Key Takeaways: CEQ’s First-Ever Environmental Permitting Technology & Data Summit

Environmental Policy Innovation Center 10/27/23 Environmental Policy Innovation Center 10/27/23

Maryland Forest Stewardship Disalignment Report

An analysis of incentives driving forest management decisions by Maryland landowners and the current state of their coordination

Becca Madsen 10/25/23 Becca Madsen 10/25/23

Three Steps Forward for Species Mitigation in 2023

Michael Hardesty 10/24/23 Michael Hardesty 10/24/23

Maryland opens application to purchase $25 million of PA, NY, & MD nutrient reductions

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission announced today the opening of its application for proposals offering cost-effective reductions of nutrient pollution entering the Chesapeake Bay from the Susquehanna watershed.

Christopher Putney 10/22/23 Christopher Putney 10/22/23

Comment Letter on NOAA’s Equitable Climate Service Delivery RFI

Phoebe Higgins 10/18/23 Phoebe Higgins 10/18/23

A Recipe for Restoring Nature: Relationships, Trust, Showing Up and Celebrating Success

Amanda Dwelley 10/12/23 Amanda Dwelley 10/12/23

Billions of Dollars, New Guidelines, Resources, and Technical Assistance: What’s the Outlook for Justice40?

It’s been more than two years since the launch of the Justice40 Initiative. EPIC’s new report, “Delivering on Justice40: Perspectives from State Agency Staff,” sheds light on how states are navigating the many emerging resources, guidelines, and challenges linked to delivering on the promise of Justice40 to communities in need.