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 […]
PUBLIC BENEFITS CHARGE COORDINATOR /GLENDALE WATER & POWER OPEN EXAMINATION SALARY $5,315 – $7,730 per month (An 8% PERS contribution is deducted from the listed salary for employee’s retirement benefits. For employees hired after January 1, 2011, the PERS formula will be 2% at 55.) FLSA Exempt FILING PERIOD November 15, 2010 […]
We are proud to have David Carle as Wholly H2o’s newest member to our Board of Advisors. David is a long term CA park ranger who authored the very informative and provocative, “Introduction to Water in California” through UCBerkeley Press. (Highly Recommended!) David has just come out with a new fictional account […]
This commerical called “The Puppy” found on this page from the Southern Nevada Water Authority, may be the best I have ever seen addressing water efficiency. I just came up with a new trick to teach my dogs! http://www.snwa.com/cfml/video/index.cfml
When you live in a city that gets 85-90% from the Colorado River, which by some estimates will no longer have the capacity to provide water to Southern California by 2030, taking water conservation and efficiency steps is crucial. We commend the San Diego City Council in taking another steps towards establishing […]
Nearly all of us would like to see our name in lights. Or maybe just a photograph of your garden in a bok on raingardens? Seeking photographs for rain garden book Cleo Woelfle-Erskine (of Greywater Action) and Apryl Uncapher (author of the San Francisco Rainwater Harvesting Guide) are writing a raingarden how-to […]