2NDNATURE

We're excited to share this TEDxSantaCruz talk done by our founder and CEO, Nicole Beck. Discover how rethinking our relationship with rainwater can address #climatechange, enhance #watersecurity, and build #resilientcommunities. Learn about capturing and reusing rainwater, recharging aquifers, and implementing green infrastructure. Watch Nicole's insightful video (https://lnkd.in/em4gwBjG) to see how simple practices can create a significant impact. Let's turn rain into a valuable resource together! 💧🌱 We are ever thankful for our partnerships with others evangelizing the value of stormwater stewardship: Pacific Institute | The Nature Conservancy | Pisces Foundation | Will Sarni | Craig Holland | Seth Brown, P.E., Ph.D. | Adam Carnow | Sunny Fleming | Christian C. | Francis Kelly | Breece Robertson | Hannah Davis | Heather Cooley | Shannon Spurlock | SJ Camarata | Spencer Ryono | Joshua Northcott and many others...

Stormwater management is vital to our urban environments, ensuring their health and sustainability. With climate change escalating, the importance of effective stormwater management has reached new heights. Central to its success is harnessing top-notch data to drive decisions. Dive 💦 into Gary Conley's take on the pivotal role of updated data in empowering stormwater managers and shaping resilient strategies for efficient stormwater management. https://hubs.li/Q02qQdGR0 #stormwater #waterreslience #watersecurity #2ndnaturewater

"The rain is just coming in heavier busts the last couple winters. We are experiencing local flooding in places that we have not in the past" a quote I have heard from several city maintenance staff recently. Data is helping them document the issues, prepare for the next storm and work toward lasting solutions.

Discover three practical tips for using public reporting systems for better management of stormwater assets. Read the blog for more info – https://hubs.li/Q02pxdk20 #MS4 #Stormwater #StormwaterManagement #PublicEngagement #RethinkRunoff

"Our research not only identifies these challenges but also provides a roadmap for communities and policymakers to enhance water resilience through innovative stormwater management." Shannon Spurlock, Pacific Institute Senior Researcher, on new Pacific Institute and 2NDNATURE #StormwaterAssessment.   To learn more about the new groundbreaking data, join us for our upcoming webinar on March 19 at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET. Panelists will discuss major findings across a variety of geographies and dive deeper into the results through four illustrative case examples that highlight the potential for #StormwaterCapture.   Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/gf36YpAJ Download the report: https://lnkd.in/gtaeAarw   #RethinkRunoff

New Pacific Institute national assessment in partnership with 2NDNATURE reveals opportunities for stormwater capture in Arizona and beyond in the United States. Join the Pacific Institute for a webinar, including a Q&A session, to explore the findings and recommendations from the new report: "Untapped Potential: An Assessment of Urban Stormwater Runoff Potential in the United States." Learn what this new data means for your work and get your questions answered directly by the experts. Panelists include: 💧 Bruk Berhanu, Ph.D., P.E., Senior Researcher, Pacific Institute 💧 Heather Cooley, Director of Research, Pacific Institute 💧 Dr. Nicole Beck CEO, 2NDNATURE 💧 Shannon Spurlock, Senior Researcher, Public Policy and Practice Uptake, Pacific Institute 💧 Nathan Campeau P.E., C.F.M., Vice President and Water Resources Engineer, Barr Engineering Co. Project Advisory Group Member for new report. Panel moderated by: 💧 Amanda Bielawski, PhD, MBA, Director of Communications and Outreach, Pacific Institute Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024  Time: 10 AM PT/1 PM ET Format: Online Recording will be made available for those who register. Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gf36YpAJ Read the report: https://lnkd.in/gtaeAarw #RethinkRunoff #StormwaterAssessment #StormwaterCapture #StormwaterResilienceNow #WaterResilience #PacificInstitute #UrbanStormwater

Have you seen the recent news headlines about the Pacific Institute's new national assessment on stormwater across US urban areas? In the words of the report’s lead author, “The numbers are clear. It’s time to elevate the role of stormwater capture in the national water conversation.” Learn what this new data means for your work and get your questions answered directly by the experts. Join the Pacific Institute for a webinar, including a Q&A session, to explore the findings and recommendations from the new report: "Untapped Potential: An Assessment of Urban Stormwater Runoff Potential in the United States." Panelists include: 💧 Bruk Berhanu, Ph.D., P.E., Senior Researcher, Pacific Institute 💧 Heather Cooley, Director of Research, Pacific Institute 💧 Dr. Nicole Beck, CEO, 2NDNATURE 💧 Shannon Spurlock, Senior Researcher, Public Policy and Practice Uptake, Pacific Institute 💧 Nathan Campeau, P.E., C.F.M., Vice President and Water Resources Engineer, Barr Engineering Co. Project Advisory Group Member for new report. Panel moderated by: 💧 Amanda Bielawski, PhD, Director of Communications and Outreach, Pacific Institute Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024  Time: 1 PM ET/10 AM PT   Format: Online on Zoom  Recording will be made available for those who register. Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gf36YpAJ Read the report: https://lnkd.in/gtaeAarw #RethinkRunoff #StormwaterAssessment #StormwaterCapture #StormwaterResilienceNow #WaterResilience #PacificInstitute #UrbanStormwater

A new article by Rebekah Ward for the Houston Chronicle highlights the Pacific Institute's recently launched national assessment findings on urban stormwater runoff. The article spotlights one of the report’s key findings, highlighting how Texas shoulders the most urban stormwater runoff of any state in the United States, while Houston is its most runoff-prone city.    Pacific Institute Senior Researcher Bruk Berhanu, Ph.D., P.E. emphasizes, “We don't want to imply that it's feasible, or legal, or even desirable to capture 100% of the stormwater. But really this finding shows that there is still a huge potential. The current extent of stormwater capture is really limited, only done in a few places.”    The report's findings underscore the importance of reconsidering stormwater not as a nuisance but as a valuable resource. Don’t miss the opportunity to dive deeper into these groundbreaking findings - register for the webinar today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gf36YpAJ    Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gFdy-z82 Download the full report: https://lnkd.in/gtaeAarw    #RethinkRunoff #StormwaterCapture #PacificInstitute #WaterResilience 

Proud to partner with the @Pacific Institute to launch a new national assessment ‘Untapped Potential: An Assessment of Urban Stormwater Runoff Potential in the United States’ today. This assessment finds substantial opportunities for expanded stormwater capture and use approaches to improve water resilience in urban areas across the United States. This study estimates that U.S. Urban Areas have the potential to generate 59.5 million acre-feet of stormwater annually on average, equivalent to 93% of total municipal and industrial water withdrawals in 2015. This is equivalent to an annual average of more than 53 billion gallons per day. There is an outsized opportunity in coastal areas, which represent just 12% of urban land area and 37% of the national runoff generated, and stormwater capture in areas is less likely to have adverse impacts on downstream users. Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/gDfVRXwe Download the report: https://lnkd.in/gGquDe6K Register for the webinar to learn more about the report’s findings here: https://lnkd.in/gf36YpAJ The report concludes that urban stormwater capture is currently underutilized, and that greater uptake of this strategy could improve water resilience. While the findings are specific to the United States, insights from the assessment can inform water resilience strategies globally. The Pacific Institute will release additional national assessments quantifying the potential for water efficiency and wastewater reuse across the United States later in 2024. #RethinkRunoff #StormwaterCapture #StormwaterAssessment #WaterResilience #PacificInstitute #UrbanStormwater

Proud to partner with the @Pacific Institute to launch a new national assessment ‘Untapped Potential: An Assessment of Urban Stormwater Runoff Potential in the United States’ today. This assessment finds substantial opportunities for expanded stormwater capture and use approaches to improve water resilience in urban areas across the United States. This study estimates that U.S. Urban Areas have the potential to generate 59.5 million acre-feet of stormwater annually on average, equivalent to 93% of total municipal and industrial water withdrawals in 2015. This is equivalent to an annual average of more than 53 billion gallons per day. There is an outsized opportunity in coastal areas, which represent just 12% of urban land area and 37% of the national runoff generated, and stormwater capture in areas is less likely to have adverse impacts on downstream users. Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/gDfVRXwe Download the report: https://lnkd.in/gGquDe6K Register for the webinar to learn more about the report’s findings here: https://lnkd.in/gf36YpAJ The report concludes that urban stormwater capture is currently underutilized, and that greater uptake of this strategy could improve water resilience. While the findings are specific to the United States, insights from the assessment can inform water resilience strategies globally. The Pacific Institute will release additional national assessments quantifying the potential for water efficiency and wastewater reuse across the United States later in 2024. #RethinkRunoff #StormwaterCapture #StormwaterAssessment #WaterResilience #PacificInstitute #UrbanStormwater