Slowly but surely, we are putting all the pieces together on water cycle management. We at Wholly H2o are promoting the use of recycled water in industrial processes wherever available. In the meantime, this important policy on the Use of Coastal and Estuarine Waters for Power Plant Cooling is now effective, as […]
WOW! I just came back from touring the San Jose/Santa Clara Wastewater treatment plant. Fascinating. If you get a chance, go down and take the free tour. Very comprehensive info on how our waste is treated, energy and water issues, water contaminants that don’t get cleaned out, etc. And see some very […]
It’s time to start getting your rainwater catchment system into place before the California rains begin in the Fall. Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) is a great way to go local with water use. In addition to using the 100 mile rule for buying produce, why not do the same with water? What if […]
I’m always harping on people to know where their water comes from. Just as important, since most of us don’t actually use local water supplies, is to know what watershed you live in and how that watershed is being managed. Get local wioth your understanding of water by checking out your local […]
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 […]
We are swinging into the hottest part of the year in California (I hope!) and I’d like to remind you to abide by California’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Here’s a review of the ordinance and some good tips from a Northern California landscaper. Thanks to catherine Elvert of the City of Palo […]
Californians must continue to take under serious consideration how we manage our water supplies, our public trust resource, and the extent to which we can alter our behaviors to conserve water and use it. The current overdraught of the Delta is coming increasingly to our attention. The State Water Board has just […]
OK, I know everyone isn’t go to jump out of their seats when thy see this opportunity, but I sure just did! Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn about the inner workings of what hapens to your water when it goes down the drain. It will help you remember to […]
Are you a lawyer looking for an opportunity to work more closely in water. You are in luck, doubly so if you’d like to live in San Francisco. Lawyers for Clean Water is hiring! Lawyers for Clean Water, Inc. is a small, team-oriented, public interest law firm providing representation to environmental groups […]
Sometimes those working in stormwater forget that it’s management best starts closest to it’s source – managing rainwater. Right on traget, the SFPUC has developed a stormwater management tool, The Watershed Stewardship Curriculum, to assist schools in their adoption of Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) practices. Watershed Stewardship Curriculum http://sfwater.org/mto_main.cfm/MC_ID/14/MSC_ID/361/MTO_ID/565 From 2009 to 2010, […]
