Opportunity for Landscape Sustainable/LEED adviser for Project in CA We are looking for an adviser with an expertise/focus in sustainable/LEED certification to audit our project in California. Applicant should be well versed in current LEED certification practices, sustainable landscape best management practices, as well as new innovations in sustainable landscape practices. Preferably […]
How we manage our water supply in CA impacts not only Californians, but people nationwide who are buying food grown in CA. The Imperial Valley is center stage in dealing with how agricultural water supllies are managed. Fighting For Water In The Arid Imperial Valley Southern California’s Imperial Valley produces about […]
Greywater Action is looking for sites to install laundry to landscape systems in the upcoming months. They’re doing trainings with Laney College’s Green Jobs Program and need a few sites in the East Bay that are accessible to public transit. If you think your site might be a good fit, you can […]
Congratulations to the City of Los Angeles! Keep up the good work! The Clean Water America Alliance today announced the winners of the 2011 U.S. Water Prize for watershed-based approaches toward water sustainability. The City of Los Angeles is among the winners for planning, integrating and incorporating green infrastructure approaches and increasing […]
The days of using water without a thought to quantity used or matching water source with the end use are over. There’s jst no way around it. Without taking immediate steps to use water efficiency and conserve through reuse, our water supply security will continue to dimish. The Colorado River: Demand Has […]
Could this be a new revenue stream? Urine for Sale? South African City Wants to Buy Get paid to pee. That’s the deal on offer in the South African city of Durban, where the city is looking to buy liquid waste to encourage residents to use dry toilets. Aiming to improve hygiene […]
How we manage the Bay Delta impacts agricltural production and the water supply for 25 million people in CA. Of course, managing a resource of this magnitude draws strong opinions. Please continue to be informed on the progress in creating sustainable management of of the largest estuary on the coasts of both […]
At some point, you simply have to sit down and do the math to comprehend that growing development and population water demands are draining Lake Mead faster than it can be replenished. How will Southern Californians dependent on Colorado River supplies conserve their dwindling water resources? Lowest Level for Lake Mead In […]
Here’s a newly drafted legislative bill on rainwater harvesting in California. Make sure you read through the bill and send comments to Alf Brandt! Yesterday, Assemblyman Jose Solorio introduced his Assembly Bill 275, the new Rainwater Capture Act of 2011. Today, you can find the bill on-line at www.leginfo.ca.gov . AB 275 […]
Recycled water is an important water source in CA. It only makes sense to reduce the amount of water cleaned and then released into rivers and the ocean. Landscaping and industrial processes, which otherwise utilize precious potable water, are sensible places to start using recycled water. Once we’re in the habit, we […]