On November 6, EPA announced the release of a Synthesis Report on the Importance of Water to the U.S. Economy. The report is intended to help raise the awareness of water’s importance to the national economic welfare, and to summarize information that public and private decision-makers can use to better manage the nation’s water resources. The report highlights EPA’s review of the literature and practice on the importance of water to the U.S. economy, identifies key data gaps, and describes the implication of the study’s findings for future research. EPA intends this report will be a catalyst for a broader discussion about water’s critical role in the U.S. economy. Read more at EPA.gov.