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WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 26, 2013) The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), in a groundbreaking partnership with utilities from across the nation including: Austin Water Utility and San Antonio Water System of Texas and American Water (NYSE: AWK), the nation's largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company, with the support of East Bay Municipal Utility District of California and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, today submitted a proposal to the American Water W...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: conservation
Utilizing Aqua Cents® Water Management to Drive Water Savings and Overcome Landscape Challenges With water rates threatening to double in Fresno, and a cry for more ‘green’ business activity throughout the state, the decision by Fresno State to utilize a new, locally grown technology that demonstrates water savings in the 35-50 percent range seems to make good sense. “It’s a matter of teaching our lawns to drink differently,” commented Bob Boyd, Associate Vice President for Facilities Management at Fres...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: conservation
By Elizabeth Cutright “What cost are you willing to pay for energy independence?” I asked in a recent blog post . “Does it make sense to sacrifice our water quality to achieve a lower price at the pump?” We all know it takes energy to collect, treat, and deliver water. Many of us are also painfully aware that, in order to generate power using traditional means (like oil and gas), you must have access to ample water resources. So although there’s a lot of excitement regarding the International Ene...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: conservation, Resource-Management
By Michael Chaplinsky Sustainable Soil Engine The future of agriculture and all areas of agronomy are to bring nature back into the process of growing and managing plants. Just like the medical industry is promoting a healthy body, making it more resistant to disease, healthy soil is an important foundation for a healthy plant. For example, sustainable soils are the foundation for a sustainable golf course on any landscape. The health of the soil is the most important factor for healthy plants an...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: conservation, Irrigation
Around the globe, wetlands are areas of outstanding value to society, particularly for their role in supplying and regulating water. The world’s future food and energy security depend on them. Business and industry is growing increasingly concerned about water security. There are many examples of how this can be done. So why are we destroying wetlands even faster than tropical rainforests? How can we share the costs and benefits of wisely used wetlands? During an international event co-hosted by Wetlands...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: conservation
Manchester, NH (January 10, 2013) – Xeros Inc., a subsidiary of Xeros Ltd., the UK-based innovator of an ultra low water cleaning system, announced today that it has partnered with EarthShare, a federation that supports the country’s most respected environmental organizations. Through this partnership, Xeros has pledged to further its committment to protecting the environment and supporting water and energy conservation nationally. As Xeros enters the United States market, the company will work with Ear...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: conservation
(Fort Lauderdale) – In just one year, Broward County residents saved 33 million gallons of water. By replacing toilets with high-efficiency models, using smart conservation techniques and adding low flow aerators and showerheads, the County has been a leader toward their 20-year goal of saving 30 million gallons per day. Broward County is already saving more than 90,000 gallons of water every day. Counting the gallons of water saved this past year is a great start, and now that we have the hang of it, w...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: conservation
(Fort Lauderdale) – In just one year, Broward County residents saved 33 million gallons of water. By replacing toilets with high-efficiency models, using smart conservation techniques and adding low flow aerators and showerheads, the County has been a leader toward their 20-year goal of saving 30 million gallons per day. Broward County is already saving more than 90,000 gallons of water every day. Counting the gallons of water saved this past year is a great start, and now that we have the hang of it, we...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: conservation
01/08/13 On November 21, 2012, the California Court of Appeal (Sixth District) handed down its lengthy and long-awaited ruling in the Santa Maria groundwater litigation, which commenced in 1997. Although it reverses the Judgment on one technical point, it upholds 99% of the Judgment, including the Settlement among the central coast cities, other public water suppliers, and most of the landowners. The appellate court upheld the settlement's "physical solution" that allocates and manages groundwater in the...... continue reading
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today launched a new app and website to help people find information on the condition of thousands of lakes, rivers and streams across the United States from their smart phone, tablet or desktop computer. Available at http://www.epa.gov/mywaterway, the How’s My Waterway app and website uses GPS technology or a user-entered zip code or city name to provide information about the quality of local water bodies. The release of the app and website he...... continue reading
From: Water Efficiency Topics: conservation, EPA
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