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Site Design and Human Heat Burden

A Case Study in Pacoima, California

Authors: V. Kelly Turner, Ariane Middel, Morgan Rogers, Ruth Engel, Florian A. Schneider, and Zachary Van Tol

May 2023


At Creekside Elementary in Tassajara, CA, the play structure is partially protected from the sun.Brian Shamblen / Flickr

Protecting Californians with Heat-Resilient Schools

Guidance for an Equitable and Effective State Strategy

Authors: Colleen Callahan, Lauren Dunlap, Michelle Gallarza, Rae Spriggs, and V. Kelly Turner

May 2023


A water tower labeled with the word "Everton"Midwest Assistance Program, Inc. (MAP) & RCAP

Considerations for a National Drinking Water Quality Compliance Assessment

Gregory Pierce, Laura Landes, Grace Harrison, Lena Schlichting, and Lauren Dunlap

April 2023


2022 Impact Report

Actionable Research for a Sustainable Future

January 2023


Edward Rendon Park, Austin. Photo by Cesar Garza / Flickr

Realizing Park Equity

An Evaluation of the National Park Service’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program

Authors: Ariana Hernandez and Kitty Craig

November 2022


infrared vision view of playground

Urban Heat and Cool Design Facts

Authors: Morgan Rogers and V. Kelly Turner

October 2022


A worker monitoring water filtration

Designing Water System Consolidation Projects

Considerations for California Communities

Authors: Kristin Dobbin, Justin McBride and Gregory Pierce

October 2022


Geothermal plant near the Salton Sea

Lithium Extraction Policy in the Salton Sea and Thacker Pass

A Critical Analysis of Emerging Regulatory and Multi-Sectoral Complexities

Author: Andrew Williams

September 2022


Workforce Impacts of Achieving Carbon-Neutral Transportation in California

Authors: Daniel Coffee, Aditya Voleti, Joshua Segui, Allison Yang, J.R. DeShazo and Weilong (David) Kong

September 2022


Rainwater flowing into a storm drain in Los Angeles

Equity in Stormwater Investments

Measuring Community Engagement and Disadvantaged Community Benefits for Equitable Impact in the Safe Clean Water Program

Authors: Gregory Pierce, Jon Christensen, Mike Antos, Peter Roquemore, Hayat Rasul and Estefany Garcia

August 2022