The U.S. EPA has unveiled a new webpage showcasing innovative practices of state water agencies to reduce vulnerability to climate change impacts and “integrate climate change considerations into the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.” The site is a collaborative effort of state associations, including the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators and Association of Clean Water Administrators.
The webpage contains short descriptions of select climate adaptation related practices in diverse programmatic areas and geographic locations around the country. These state practices can be a resource for other state agencies, as well as for local and tribal governments, seeking to engage in climate adaptation efforts within their own water programs. The EPA intends to identify additional best practices over time to help sustain collaboration and sharing of information across state water agencies.