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 […]
I am just spoiled. I spend all day learning, thinking, talking and strategizing about water and water use reduction. Today it led me to this great NPR series on the struggles over water in the southwestern United States. One thing I can promise: it’s not over yet. Take a listen! Struggling over […]
There are so many ways to participate in water-related state policy making. No point is decrying the laws AFTER they are made. Get involved in how your water is managed! Here’s an opportunity to comment on flow criteria for the SF Bay Delta. NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT REPORT ON THE DEVELOPMENT […]
Talk about designer water!!! Daylighting creeks and reestablishing riverways. It’s the “wave” of the today!! As Los Angeles’s River Runs Again, Designers Determine Its Course Design is a Verb > Alissa Walker on July 17, 2010 I have not studied the complete history of famous rivers, but I think I can confidently […]
I know, I know, more climate change gloom and doom. The only way to make good decisions is to be as informed as possible. Like it or not we have to consider how to grow food for our overpopulated state and beyond as we continue to deal with the heating planet. Thanks […]
Should you call me and reach my message service, you’ll be asked to repsond to a water related question, such as In what watershed do you live? Or Where does your water go after you use it? Or the age old favorite, Where does your water come from? In 2007, KTLA asked […]
The Post Carbon Institute announces the release of two new reports, made available to public, press and elected representatives as free downloads. “Water: Adapting to a New Normal” by PCI/Nat’l Geo Fellow Sandra Postel Focuses on current and looming freshwater supply problems and solutions. Specifically, Postel looks at how these shortages will […]
Wholly H2o believes in coming at the issue of wise water use from as many sides as usefully possible. One invaluable side is that of art. You’ll notice that we have an art gallery on the bottom right side of our main landing page. When the Wholly H2o Center opens in San […]
I just love this inspiring photo essay of many of earth’s character doing what we naturally do best – drink water! Don’t forget that we are sharing the wealth with the entire planetary polulation. Thanks Yes! http://www.yesmagazine.org/arts/its-everybodys-water
There are certainly many pieces to California’s history of water. One very important piece includes the fate of the Owens Lake region of the eastern Sierras, from which the city of Los Angeles has drawn a portion of its water supply for nearly 90 years. Here’s a small expose on that history […]
