Trusted resources for water resilience.
Data, government agencies, research, and conservation organizations — the authoritative sources behind everything on this site.
Data & Monitoring
U.S. Drought Monitor
Weekly national drought intensity maps from NOAA, USDA, and the University of Nebraska.
Public resourceUSGS Water Data
Real-time streamflow, groundwater, and water-quality data for every U.S. watershed.
Public resourceConservation
EPA WaterSense
EPA's label for water-efficient products and conservation guidance for homes and businesses.
Public resourceAlliance for Water Efficiency
Advocacy and toolkits for water conservation policy and program design.
Public resourceGovernment
Bureau of Reclamation
Manages Western dams, canals, and the Colorado River shortage guidelines.
Public resourceIndustry
American Water Works Association
Standards, training, and best practices for public water utilities.
Public resourceResearch
Pacific Institute
Research on water efficiency, reuse, and conflict — a leading nonpartisan water think tank.
Public resourceEducation
Water Education Foundation
Plain-language explainers on Western water law, the Colorado River, and groundwater.
Public resourcePlanning
National Drought Mitigation Center
Planning tools and the Drought Ready Communities framework.
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