Check out the photos and overview of the substance, H2o, on planet earth provided by NASA. Viewed from space, the most striking feature of our planet is the water. In both liquid and frozen form, it covers 75% of the Earth’s surface. It fills the sky with clouds. Water is practically everywhere […]
OK, if N.Y.C. can focus it’s water efforts on LID strategies such as water infilatration and rainwater harvesting, certainly California, in a much deeper water supply crisis can do the same. In fact, rainy season is on it’s way, and now is the time to get a rainwater harvesting system in place. […]
Metropolitan’s executive strategist Tom Philp is doing a weekly commentary on the state’s water challenges from a Southern California point of view at the San Francisco Chronicle web site. Given the great imbalance between water supplies and water use in the southern part of California, this will be a great blog to […]
There is no end to the things you can learn from reading the annual performance report from the CA state water board. Particularly if you are interested in water rights. Take a look at the newly issued report. The Water Boards released the second, web-based Annual Performance Report covering Fiscal Year 09-10 […]
Congratulations to Sen. Fran Pavey together with the Planning and Conservation League for sponsoring an important newly passed bill that correctly identifies recycled water as one of the key elements of an integrated water management plan and provides us greater water security. Governor Signs Crucial Bill to Improve Regional Water Self Sufficiency […]
Slowly but surely, we are putting all the pieces together on water cycle management. We at Wholly H2o are promoting the use of recycled water in industrial processes wherever available. In the meantime, this important policy on the Use of Coastal and Estuarine Waters for Power Plant Cooling is now effective, as […]
WOW! I just came back from touring the San Jose/Santa Clara Wastewater treatment plant. Fascinating. If you get a chance, go down and take the free tour. Very comprehensive info on how our waste is treated, energy and water issues, water contaminants that don’t get cleaned out, etc. And see some very […]
It’s time to start getting your rainwater catchment system into place before the California rains begin in the Fall. Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) is a great way to go local with water use. In addition to using the 100 mile rule for buying produce, why not do the same with water? What if […]
I’m always harping on people to know where their water comes from. Just as important, since most of us don’t actually use local water supplies, is to know what watershed you live in and how that watershed is being managed. Get local wioth your understanding of water by checking out your local […]
Many water delivery systems in California are aged and falling further and further into dismal condition. This can lead to wasted water and underground sewage leakages. Here’s a northern California system that draws on Hetch Hetchy supplies that is undergoing repairs. New Irvington Tunnel One of Many Water System Improvements Written by […]
