The Exchange network is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. This article summarizes the U.S. Water Alliance's findings for how water agencies around the country are confronting inequity.
Environmental Justice Toolkit
This article describes a policy recently mandated in National City, CA which requires that environmental justice “elements,” be part of the city's general plan. Their example is included in the California Environmental Justice Alliance's SB 1000 Implementation...
Inequity in Environmental Disasters
This article explains how and why cities' most vulnerable populations face the brunt of climate change and natural disasters and provides recommendations for reversing this inequity.
Water Equity Clearinghouse
US Water Alliance released this online database that showcases innovative and promising practices in equitable water management and allows users to search for organizations by focus area, strategies, populations served, location, and more. They also released An...
River Network Equitable Practices Webinars
This two-part webinar series supports watershed organizations working towards equitable solutions. The first webinar addresses “The What, Why, and How of Relevancy, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity” while the second focuses on “Grappling with Unconscious Bias for More...
NACWA Environmental Justice Report
The National Assoc. of Clean Water Agencies released a report entitled, "Opportunities for Municipal Clean Water Utilities to Advance Environmental Justice & Community Service." The report features case studies and key findings from DC Water, Camden County, the...