One of the best things you can do to ensure your water supply in California is to get involved in how the water from the San Francisco Bay Delta is being managed. While an extremely complex issue, with many conflicting stakeholders and their interests, taking the time to read this White paper […]
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit national environmental organization with more than 1.2 million members and online activists. We have offices in New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Santa Monica, Chicago, and Beijing. Our staff of over 300 includes attorneys, scientists, policy analysts, and educators working to protect the […]
The Pacific Institute is seeking a new full-time Research Associate II or a Senior Associate to support work in the International Water and Communities Initiative. Founded in 1987 and based in Oakland, California, Pacific Institute works to develop solutions to the related problems of environmental protection, economic development, and human health from […]
Executive Director International Rivers Berkeley, CA International Rivers seeks a passionate, proven and creative Executive Director to lead the world’s pre-eminent river basin advocacy organization. Celebrating its 25th year, International Rivers is the leading international advocacy organization working to defend healthy rivers and the rights and livelihoods of the communities that depend […]
Did you know that there are a number of water delivery systems in California? The California State Water project is the nation’s largest state-built water and power development and conveyance system. Each year DWR determines the allocations for users of this project. Things are looking up from last year’s initial allotment. (From […]
Our governor-in-waiting has already published his water plan for the 21st century. It contains details that we all want to be familiar with so as to understand the focus of the upcoming administration’s agenda. Take a look. And then, take action! Dan Walters: Water Still on Agenda for Brown dwalters@sacbee.com Published Sunday, […]
Stormwater Geeks Rejoice! Here is a useful and FREE resource for managing separate storm drain sewer systems. MS4 for Dummies eBook – Free Download. A Guide to Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Polluted stormwater runoff is commonly transported through Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s), from which it is often discharged […]
While our focus is specifically water efficiency and reuse, knowing how our actions impact our waterways is a key motivating factor. Afterall, if we’re going to make efforts to change our behavior regarding water use, it’s useful to know why. Here’s a perfect way to learn more about how our actions affect […]
Given that the Bay-Delta is the largest estuary on the western coast of both North and South America, which provides the water for well over 2/3rds of California and our economically crucial agricultural industry, sustainable management of the Bay-Delta is one contentious process. The recently approved working draft has experienced quite a […]
“Aging infrastructure” is often cited as an issue of water security in California. This article, from the journal, Stormwater, reminds us why. Serious thinking about replacing infrastructure should include a the concepts of “decentralization” and “appropriate sustainable technology”, as well as “poop”! Grading the Infrastructure The September explosion of a high-pressure gas […]