Congress Must Take Action on Toxins

By Jill Ryan / On January 7th, 2019
Toxic chemicals with known health impacts have contaminated drinking water in Michigan and across the nation. Government agencies have concealed the dangers. Sound familiar?

Red Tides: An Unwelcome Reminder That Water Quality Matters

By James D. Giattina / On November 26th, 2018
Strong federal protections are essential if we are to have healthy waters for our children and grandchildren. We all depend on safe and healthy waters, so we must pay attention when the Trump Administration rolls out its new water rules.

Better Urban Design Can Help Curb Flooding

By Stefan Al / On October 9th, 2018
Given the new normal, it is time to rethink our approach to floods. The right infrastructure can prevent flooding, rather than treat it after the fact.

Beware the privatization of your town's water

By Karen Knudsen / On April 5th, 2018
If your community hopes Trump's infrastructure bill will fix your water system, be sure to read the fine print. And if you're lucky enough to control your own water, never give it up without a fight. 

Got Water? Thank (and Save) a Forest

By Maggie Hart Stebbins, Paul Summerfelt / On March 29th, 2018
If you’ve got clean, abundant water, thank a forest — and do what you can to protect it. Don’t wait for the well, or the taps, to run dry.

Capitol Hill Briefing: A Q&A with Brian Richter

By Katharine Sucher / On March 14th, 2018
As the leading environmental publisher, Island Press is committed to spreading ideas that inspire change. Sometimes, that means taking those ideas straight to lawmakers. On February 8, Island Press partnered with Congressman Jared Huffman's office to co-sponsor a briefing on Capitol Hill on water scarcity and sustainable infrastructure.

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