The Rim Fire, Tuolumne River Watershed and Hetch Hetchy Reservoir: Connect the Fire Progression Dots Note: Images from over the days since the fire began are available on Facebook and Twitter. All photographs in this blog, other than the two public images of the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir are the property of Elizabeth Dougherty The Rim Fire […]
(Special thanks to the staff of BSC, particularly Enrique Rodriguez, for their assistance in providing this information.) Dear Water Users: In response to many queries, here is an update on the State of California 2013 Plumbing code, applicable to residential, multi-residential and commercial use of rainwater and graywater. As promised by July […]
Thinking about water management on the watershed scale is increasing populary. Really, how else would we think about water management? We are finally remembering to mimcik natural hydrology as much as possible to forster our most beneficial interaction with our ecosystems.Rather than fighting the flow, we are slowly returning to going with it. Humans are […]
Can you answer the question: “Where does my water come from?” Here we are in California, a state where we have lived in drought conditions 35 out of the last 100 years (that’s 35%) of the time. And yet, we are not in the habit of managing our water sources and water […]
The Oakland Art Murmur is the happening place to be on the first Friday of every month. This month, even more so, as Wholly H2O and the Oakland Rain Barrel Program will be offering Mokelumne River Water on Tap. When you’re ready for a cool, quenching drink, stop by the corner of […]
Where is the water running through your own watershed? For many of us living in urban areas of California, that question is not only hard to answer, but not even a question that ever crosses our minds. In many urban zones, the local potable water supply (used for both potable and nonpotable […]
“The Role of Water Conservation and Reuse in Watershed Management”, presented by Elizabeth Dougherty, PhD at the Northbay Watershed Association Board Meeting. The North Bay Watershed Association is a group of 16 regional and local public agencies located throughout Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. The NBWA has been created to bring together […]
Californians use copious amounts of highly treated potable water on thier landscape. Water used for irrigation is over half of the California residential water use every day. Studies on residential water use figures continue to propose a wide range, from 108 to 173 gallons per day. Given the spread, we can use […]
I have to admit, when I first (mis)read the title of this article, all the hair went up on the back of my neck. NO! I yelled to the computer screen, worried that this was a new form of bottled water gone boxy. Instead, here’s an innovative idea that collects rainwater and […]
Companies Are Saving Millions By Conserving Water by Jaymi Heimbuch, San Francisco, California Photo via usuallylaura Just like with saving electricity, conserving water holds more business savvy than simply looking green to customers — it’s about saving big bucks. In a new survey completed last month by Ethical Corporation called “Unlocking the […]
