Defending Our Water Security: A Blueprint to Deliver Clean Water, Strong Infrastructure, and Safe Communities
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2025
Level
National
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Community Development, Environment & Natural Resources, Public Safety
Clean water is vital to future economic growth and security. This report identifies the threats posed to our water wealth due to failing dams and frequent floods. To promote safe and clean water, it recommends increasing public accessibility to water quality data, investing in floodplain restoration, and encouraging the rehabilitation of existing dam infrastructure to grow renewable energy capacity.