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By Adam Jenkins
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\nWater is one of the vital sustaining components of all life. We as humans add to, subtract from, and interact with this dynamic, ever changing system on a regular basis. It\u2019s important to maintain the health of the water system, especially where our impact is the most concentrated in areas that matter the most to humans: areas of high population.<\/span><\/span>
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\nAreas where lots of people live are classified as urban areas. And they share several characteristics: besides being full of people, there are also a lot of buildings and infrastructure. Because everyone shares the same relative space, air and water, the environmental impacts are concentrated in smaller areas. <\/span>
\nThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is one of many organizations striving to protect this precious resource through efforts like the recent <\/span>Revitalization grants for America\u2019s Urban Waters and Surrounding Communities<\/span><\/a>. The challenge of protecting Urban Waters needs support from multiple partners and a voice from the public. To initiate involvement, the EPA announced recently that they will host a live twitter event called <\/span>#UrbanWaters<\/span><\/a> on Thursday October 20th<\/span><\/sup> at 10:00am Pacific time, to discuss the topic of Urban Waters across America.<\/span>
\nOn the EPA Website, former EPA administrator Lisa P. Jackson states: \u201cRight now in cities across the nation, urban waters are being threatened like never before. New and different environmental challenges are appearing everywhere from the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C. to the waterfront in Dubuque, Iowa. The range of challenges we face are going to require both traditional and innovative strategies \u2014 and broad partnerships to address the local issues in our communities, and the national issues we all share.\u201d <\/span>
\nAt Esri we believe in the power of location to make positive changes in the world. Most government data is location-based: think of critical infrastructure, water resources, or natural land. It is all located somewhere. <\/span>
\nThese tools enhance any government departments\u2019 operational awareness enabling them to more effectively protect precious resources, such as water. GIS helps cities, counties and all local government organizations better understand, manage, and improve their communities, including their water systems. Overall this awareness helps to improve decision making, service delivery, and citizen engagement.<\/span>
\nLearn more about location and how it plays an important role in protecting water in urban settings. <\/span><\/span>Explore these Story Maps for some powerful examples of how GIS is helping positively impact the use of Water in Urban Settings, and take part in <\/span>#UrbanWaters<\/a>!<\/span>
\nChesapeake Bay: Cleaner Air, Cleaner Bay StoryMap<\/span><\/a>
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\nEPA Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool (CREAT) Climate Scenarios Projection StoryMap <\/span><\/a>
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\nBee Branch Watershed Green Alley Program StoryMap<\/span><\/a>
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