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 […]
Given that a huge percentage of California water supplies are devoted to agriculture (estimated as high as 85%), stewarding that water wisely is imperative. It’s a complicated arena, so an especially large thanks to the work being done by the California Agricultural Water Stewardship Initiative. Farm Water Toolbox – A Regional Forum […]
Wow, another great opportunity, especially if you dream of living in the Netherlands. This is a great organization, doing important work by educating people about their water footprints. Once you know how much you use, you can figure out how much you can save. Check out this opportunity to apply as an […]
This looks like a great position at the Skoll Global Threats Fund in the Bay Area. And when you start your new job, you can be sure to fund Wholly H2o! Manager – Water Scarcity, San Francisco Bay Area, CA Jeff Skoll launched the Skoll Global Threats Fund in 2009 to […]
It’s enlivening to see cities taking the important and unavoidable step of approving graywater for indoor use, such as flushing toilets. Good going, San Marcos, TX. We’re hoping to follow your footsteps in California soon. Thanks to Brock Dolman of the OAEC Water Institute for passing this along. San Marcos, TX City […]
Dear Interested Parties, This announcement is to inform interested and affected parties of the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) plan to consider adopting the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2010/2011 Intended Use Plan (IUP) for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program. The Division of Financial Assistance (DFA) is […]
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’ll just say it til I am BLUE in the face – employ conservation and efficiency people (if you don’t know the difference between the two, see Water Efficiency and Conservation Defined). If you can reduce your usage by 30% (which is quite simple with easy and cheap efficiency and conservation approaches), […]
The City of Santa Rosa is going gangbusters in their approach to integrated water management. Tools that align with storm water best practices could not be more crucial. Designers should take full advantage of what Santa Rosa is offering: New Project Worksheet and Storm Water Calculator available for download The worksheet entitled […]