Could this be a new revenue stream? Urine for Sale? South African City Wants to Buy Get paid to pee. That’s the deal on offer in the South African city of Durban, where the city is looking to buy liquid waste to encourage residents to use dry toilets. Aiming to improve hygiene […]
How we manage the Bay Delta impacts agricltural production and the water supply for 25 million people in CA. Of course, managing a resource of this magnitude draws strong opinions. Please continue to be informed on the progress in creating sustainable management of of the largest estuary on the coasts of both […]
At some point, you simply have to sit down and do the math to comprehend that growing development and population water demands are draining Lake Mead faster than it can be replenished. How will Southern Californians dependent on Colorado River supplies conserve their dwindling water resources? Lowest Level for Lake Mead In […]
Here’s a newly drafted legislative bill on rainwater harvesting in California. Make sure you read through the bill and send comments to Alf Brandt! Yesterday, Assemblyman Jose Solorio introduced his Assembly Bill 275, the new Rainwater Capture Act of 2011. Today, you can find the bill on-line at www.leginfo.ca.gov . AB 275 […]
Recycled water is an important water source in CA. It only makes sense to reduce the amount of water cleaned and then released into rivers and the ocean. Landscaping and industrial processes, which otherwise utilize precious potable water, are sensible places to start using recycled water. Once we’re in the habit, we […]
It’s crucial to go forward with land development in CA with a keen awareness of the limited capacity of our waterways to serve yet larger numbers of people in the state, particularly in very dry areas of the state such as San Bernadino. Developers who wish to build residential and commercial projects […]
Is there a water leader/innovator that you’d like to see honored? Wholly H2o is one of the participating organizations in this year’s Silicon Valley Water Leadership Awards. We’ve extended the deadline to apply of nominate until this coming Friday. Seeking Applications and Nominations A coalition of fourteen organizations – including water agencies, […]
Job Announcement: Project Manager for the UC Davis Center for Water-Energy Efficiency Job Summary: Reporting to the faculty Director of the UC Davis Center for Water-Energy Efficiency, lead and oversee the day-to-day activities of the Center, including the development and implementation of the strategic plan, manage the Center’s financial resources, lead and […]
An estimated 80% of water use goes to agriculture in California. Therefore, efforts to increase efficiency in this sector is crucial. The State Water Resources Control Board discussed a report this week recommending ways to employ California’s Reasonable Use Doctrine to promote agricultural water efficiency. State Board to Discuss New Report on […]
H2O Conference 2011: Call for Presentations Deadline – February 11, 2011 The 2011 “Headwaters to Ocean (H2O)” Conference is being organized by the California Shore and Beach Preservation Association, California Coastal Coalition, Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project, Society of Wetland Scientists – Western Chapter and the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve […]