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WBUR Here and Now: Trump officials removed web tools that interpret environmental data. Volunteers are racing to rebuild them
Jessie Mahr, Director of Technology, was featured on NPR's Here and Now speaking about our work in collaboration with the Public Environmental Data Partners to preserve the data, maintain public access to tools, and protect policies that improve public health and the environment.
NextGov: America's digital infrastructure belongs to you
Jessie Mahr and Kameron Kerger co-wrote an Op-Ed in Next Govt: America's digital infrastructure belongs to you, in collaboration with Katie Hoeberling, Michelle Cheripka, Jonathan Gilmour and Matt Price.
NYTimes: Government Science Data May Soon by Hidden. They're Racing to Copy It.
Jessie Mahr, EPIC’s Director of Technology, was featured in NYTimes. In this article, Jessie talks about EPIC’s work with the Public Environmental Data Partners and the impact of the Trump Administration in removing public access to critical environmental screening tools that taxpayers have paid for.
EPIC and Maryland Department of Environment Announce $47 Million in Clean Water Commerce Funding for Chesapeake Bay Health, Economy and Recreation
CBC: Canadian residents are racing to save the data in Trump's crosshairs
Jessie Mahr, Director of Technology, was featured in a CBC article about Canadians that are supporting data and tool preservation efforts through the Public Environmental Data Partners. She notes that "without those tools you're not able to have an informed understanding of who is suffering and then where to provide them with funding or programs that would improve their lives."
Inside Climate News: ‘Canary in a Coal Mine’: Data Scientists Restore a Climate Justice Tool Taken Down by Trump
Jessie Mahr, Director of Technology, was featured in Inside Climate News, about importance of federal environmental tools to say, ‘Do we have an understanding of the challenges that Americans face?’ And to then effectively prioritize interventions and effectively use the hundreds of government programs and funding sources that are available to address those concerns.
Bloomberg: Trump’s Climate Data Purge Hurts Americans’ Health and Wallets
Jessie Mahr, Director of Technology, was featured in a Bloomberg article about which datasets and tools that are being removed from public access by the Trump Administration, and the importance of these tools in environmental stewardship, public health initiatives and economic activity.
E&E News: Groups archive environmental justice data scrapped by Trump
Jessie Mahr, Director of Technology, was featured in E&E News article about climate and environmental datasets and tools that are being removed from public access by the Trump administration.
A New Era For Water Management: Harnessing GIS Innovations and Collaboration for a Resilient Future
EPIC Applauds Landmark Biden-Harris Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
New $1 Million Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Loan Fund Supporting Improved Water Quality in the Great Lakes Region
President Biden and Freshwater
USDA Funding Ready to Pay Maryland Oyster Farmers for Nitrogen Reductions
EPIC announces execution of contracts to pay oyster farmers for nitrogen reductions.
President Biden Delivers on Promise to Replace All Toxic Lead Pipes
Maryland opens application to purchase $25 million of PA, NY, & MD nutrient reductions
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission announced today the opening of its application for proposals offering cost-effective reductions of nutrient pollution entering the Chesapeake Bay from the Susquehanna watershed.
Water in Real Life: EPIC solutions to the Lead Problem
The host of Water in Real Life, Stephanie Croso, served as a judge for the Environmental Policy Innovation Center's (EPIC) 2022 Water Data Prize. Submissions came form a diverse range of participants ranging from water utilities, to water tech companies, to professors and universities. Inventory, mapping, equity, and communications were the four award categories. The overall prize was awarded to the City of Newark, NJ and the engineer firm, CDM Smith.
During this chat, Jessie (EPIC) shares an overview of the submissions and takeaways gleaned from the proposed solutions. Kareem (Newark) and Sandy (CMD Smith) then break down the winning project, their approach, and advice for other communities working towards meeting the requirements of the Lead and Copper rule updates.
