EPA Releases Report on Importance of Water to U.S. Economy
EPA has released a report that highlights EPA’s review of the literature and practice on the importance of water to the U.S. economy; identifies key data gaps; describes the implication of the study’s findings for future research; and summarizes information that public and private decision-makers can use to better manage the nation’s water resources. The reports main findings are as follows:
- Water is absolutely fundamental to the U.S. economy;
- Water value and competition will rise; and
- Decision-makers in the private and public sectors need more information.
Visit EPA’s web site to read the report or read the blog about the report by Nancy Stoner, Acting Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Water.
