My favorite line from this story about extracting water from air for agricultural purposes is, “I am not crazy. I am inspired.” I know just how he feels! (Thanks to Brock Dolman of OAEC’s Water Institute for passing along this story.) Napa Experiment Could Change World of Agriculture With growing concern about […]
Ah ha! I knew it would happen. Low Impact Development strategies are starting to become a standard approach to stormwater management. Los Angeles is jumping on the bandwagon of maximum infiltration for maximum groundwater recharge and natural filtration. Go L.A.!!! (their standardized plans are available online. (Thanks to Brock Dolman of OAEC’s […]
The more you track water data, the more you can understand how water is being extracrted, used and disposed of. Are you ready to get your next report card? Join the California Water Quality Monitoring Collaboration Network and UC Davis Department of Environmental Science and Policy’s Fraser Shilling from your own workspace […]
Reducing impervious surfaces may seem like an obvious strategy to those who understand hydrology and the need for increased infiltration into ground water supplies, but the need for education, date collection and information management about storm water is still great. Here’s a webinar to help you sort through stormwater management solutions. Webinar: […]
You may have noticed the demonstration projects in our Resource section. We believe that seeing how projects are implemented greatly enhances your own application of water saving strategies. OUr partner, EPA/WaterSense is looking for images to add to their site displaying your excellent water saving landscapes. Call for Submissions: WaterSense Landscape Photo […]
Wouldn’t it be great if we didn’t have to pass laws in order for us to make logicial, smart choices about how to best yuse and maintain our resources? Well, in lieu of that approach, the Senate has been stepping up to the plate with a host of water restoration bills to […]
The San Francisco Public Utiltiies Commission (SFPUC) has been making headway in promoting and implementing Low Impact Development strategies in the city, particularly featuring infiltration, rainwater capture and water reuse. Here are a few job postings at the SFPUC. Illustrator And Art Designer – http://www.jobaps.com/sf/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=PBT&R2=5320&R3=056417 Coordinator Of Citizen Involvement – http://www.jobaps.com/sf/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=PBT&R2=5408&R3=056421
Did you miss the June 10th DWR meeting, Applying Sustainability Concepts and Indicators to CA Water Plan Update 2013? Noever fear, the DWR, recorded the session. and I want to share the following WebEx recording with you. Click the link below to play the Webex recording: https://dwr.webex.com/dwr/ldr.php?AT=pb&SP=MC&rID=5289687&rKey=67dce13bdb1872d8 Applying Sustainability Concepts and Indicators […]
This job site, My Water Plants Jobs, for those seeking employment in the area of wastewater treatment just came across my screen. A quick peruse showed numerous jobs in CA. Check it out! http://www.mywaterplantjobs.com/
Since the new CA graywater code has been adopted, many cities are trying to get a handle on what are the most appropriate guidelines for graywater sites in their geographic areas. Pilot projects are providing a way to understand the ins and outs of installing systems, as well as a means to […]