Resources
Measuring Resilience Guide
A framework for assessing and improving resilience in buildings and communities, with strategies for sustainability and climate adaptation.
Transit-Oriented Development Zoning Study
Examines zoning strategies supporting sustainable transportation and urban development.
East Central Iowa Priority Climate Action Plan
The East Central Iowa Priority Climate Action Plan outlines a regional strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen climate resilience across the Cedar Rapids–Iowa City region. Developed through the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, the plan includes a regional emissions inventory, an assessment of climate risks such as flooding and extreme weather, and […]
Drought Information by Location, State Drought Information
Drought in Maine looks different than drought in New Mexico. Explore drought data & maps, planning resources, historical information, and more at the state level.
Dust (Excerpt)
Literary excerpt highlighting environmental and climate themes through storytelling.
Organizations
U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office
Government office with the purpose of accelerating the advancement and deployment of solar technology in support of an equitable transition to a decarbonized economy.
Iowa Environmental Council
Statewide nonprofit advancing clean energy and environmental health protections.
Environmental Protection Network
The Environmental Protection Network harnesses the expertise of over 650 former EPA career staff and political appointees from across the country to serve as a trusted resource, answering calls for objective analysis, scientific rigor, and a vision for a transformed 21st century EPA.
Polk County Public Works Department
County public works department (Iowa) supporting local infrastructure and planning, including contributions to the Central Iowa Priority Climate Action Plan.
Midwest Big Data Innovation Hub
The Midwest Big Data Innovation Hub (MBDH) is a network of people from academia, industry, government, and nonprofits who are passionate about using data-driven approaches to address grand challenges facing science and society. Anyone is welcome to join these efforts.