Groundwater
Although many communities are facing significant declines in aquifer levels, groundwater use is often unregulated. RFF experts are examining regulatory and market-based approaches for managing the sustainable extraction and protection of groundwater for agricultural, municipal, and industrial use.
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Report — Mar 27, 2019
Facing the Nation’s Water Challenges: Results from Resources for the Future’s Roundtable Series
Facing the Nation’s Water Challenges: Results from Resources for the Future’s Roundtable Series
Press Release — Mar 27, 2019
Roundtable Meetings across US Underscore Shared National Concerns about Water
Roundtable Meetings across US Underscore Shared National Concerns about Water
Journal Article — Mar 13, 2018
Managing Environmental Liability: An Evaluation of Bonding Requirements for Oil and Gas Wells in the United States
Managing Environmental Liability: An Evaluation of Bonding Requirements for Oil and Gas Wells in the United States
Resources Magazine — Apr 4, 2017
Capturing the Value of Data from Earth Observations
RFF’s Yusuke Kuwayama sat down to discuss the new RFF-NASA consortium to help experts better understand the socioeconomic benefits of Earth observa...
Report — Mar 27, 2019
Facing the Nation’s Water Challenges: Results from Resources for the Future’s Roundtable Series
Facing the Nation’s Water Challenges: Results from Resources for the Future’s Roundtable Series
Journal Article — Mar 13, 2018
Managing Environmental Liability: An Evaluation of Bonding Requirements for Oil and Gas Wells in the United States
Managing Environmental Liability: An Evaluation of Bonding Requirements for Oil and Gas Wells in the United States
Journal Article — Nov 30, 2015
The Housing Market Impacts of Shale Gas Development
The Housing Market Impacts of Shale Gas Development
Report — May 29, 2014
The Natural Gas Revolution: Resource Library
The Natural Gas Revolution: Resource Library
Resources Magazine — Apr 4, 2017
Capturing the Value of Data from Earth Observations
RFF’s Yusuke Kuwayama sat down to discuss the new RFF-NASA consortium to help experts better understand the socioeconomic benefits of Earth observa...
Common Resources — Jun 4, 2015
The EPA's Draft Report on Fracking and Drinking Water
The EPA today released an executive summary (ES) of its long-awaited study of the impact of fracking on drinking water. While the report is still a...
Common Resources — Jul 23, 2014
The Federal Multiagency Collaboration on Unconventional Oil and Gas Research Strategy: What Have We Learned?
The Department of Energy, the Department of the Interior, and the Environmental Protection Agency recently released the long-awaited research strat...
Common Resources — Jul 11, 2014
Getting Past the “Yuck” Factor: Challenges for Public Acceptance of Recycled Water
A recent article in Slate ran with the attention-grabbing title “Thirsty West: Why Californians Will Soon be Drinking their Own Pee.” The article ...
Press Release — Mar 27, 2019
Roundtable Meetings across US Underscore Shared National Concerns about Water
Roundtable Meetings across US Underscore Shared National Concerns about Water
Media Highlight — Nov 30, 2015
11 Things That Will Trash Your Home's Value
11 Things That Will Trash Your Home's Value
Media Highlight — Nov 27, 2014
Costs, Benefits of Shale Gas Development Outlined in New Discussion Paper
Costs, Benefits of Shale Gas Development Outlined in New Discussion Paper
Media Highlight — Jun 13, 2014
Drillers Should Proactively Deal with Liability Risk: Study
Drillers Should Proactively Deal with Liability Risk: Study