Ed Osann

Senior Policy Analyst II, Environmental Health

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Ed Osann works to improve the efficiency of our water use. From 1993 to 1996, he was director of policy and external affairs for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. He has also served on the steering committee for Water Efficient Products, a coalition of manufacturers and environmental organizations that helped launch the voluntary-labeling program known as WaterSense. He was also director of the National Wildlife Federation’s Water Resources Program. In 2010, he received the Mike Moynihan Excellence Award for innovation in water conservation from the California Urban Water Conservation Council. Osann holds a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University and a master’s from George Washington University. He is based in NRDC's Washington, D.C., office.

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Fresh Water

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New Law Marks Climate Transition for California Landscapes

Expert BlogUnited States, CaliforniaEd Osann, Linda Escalante
Irrigating ornamental turf grass at non-residential locations will be phased out, beginning in 2027.

Six Colorado Basin States Lay Down a Marker for California

Expert BlogArizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, WestEd Osann
The "Consensus Based Modeling Alternative" is a positive development in addressing the current water emergency. It’s unfortunate that California did not join in this recommendation.

California's Colorado River Reckoning

Expert BlogCaliforniaEd Osann
If you thought the consequences of climate change could be left to your children and grandchildren to deal with, 2023 will bring a different message. The era of the Colorado River as a security blanket for Southern California is over.

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Water Affordability Business Case Downloadable Tool

OverviewUnited StatesLarry Levine, Ed Osann
To help provide safe and affordable water and sanitation to everyone in their communities, this tool allows utilities to assess the business case for implementing a discount program for low-income customers.

Water Webinars 2020: Sharing Experiences Across the Americas

OverviewChile, Mexico, United States, CaliforniaAmanda Maxwell, Ed Osann, Tracy Quinn, Corinne Bell, Becky Hammer, Claire O'Connor, Joan Leary Matthews
NRDC and local partners are organizing a series of webinars about ensuring that more people and ecosystems are able to access clean water.

More Sustainable (and Beautiful) Alternatives to a Grass Lawn

How-ToUnited States, Ohio, CaliforniaMary Talbot
Manicured turf grass lawns cover up to 50 million acres of land in America. But a new, no-mow movement is challenging this conformity—and helping the environment.