Water

Rethinking California's Irrigation Strategy

With the state gripped in a record drought, public officials are rethinking how water is delivered to California's agricultural operations.

8 August 2008 - 8:00am

Miller-McCune

From Toilet to Faucet

Orange County, CA's new $480 million Groundwater Replenishment System is the world’s largest water recycling facility of its kind. It can turn wastewater and into drinking water, churning out up to 70 million gallons a day.

1 August 2008 - 5:00am

The Christian Science Monitor

Does CA Drought Mean No Growth? Bill Fulton Says No

Although water is a natural resource and often discussed as such, the real issue for California is how water gets used. Bill Fulton argues that California has plenty of water. What it needs is political will to make the best use of the water.

24 July 2008 - 1:00pm

California Planning & Development Report

Water Supplies May Not Be Enough for Growing Chicago

More than 2 million people are expected to be added to the metropolitan Chicago region by 2030, and water supplies may not be able to keep up. Officials are trying to find a solution.

17 July 2008 - 8:00am

The Chicago Tribune

Water Needs Limit Growth

Formerly small towns near Boston have experienced high growth rates in recent years. But despite their potential to keep growing, water supplies and aging infrastructure will likely be a limiting factor.

11 July 2008 - 7:00am

The Boston Globe

Save Water, Face Fine

When California declared a statewide drought, a couple decided to let their front lawn die.

10 July 2008 - 2:00pm

RedOrbit

Great Lakes States Approve Water Deal

The eight states bordering on the five Great Lakes are about to come to an agreement about how the lakes' precious water is used and who can use it.

8 July 2008 - 1:00pm

NPR

Chicago Alleys Go Permeable

As part of a plan to utilize the city's rainwater and recycle it back to lake Michigan, Chicago has been renovating its 13,00 alleys to become permeable surfaces, where rainwater can soak back into the ground. 40 alleys have been redone so far.

30 June 2008 - 2:00pm

CNN

Too Much Power

High water levels are straining hydroelectric power generators in Oregon, where too much energy is being created.

29 June 2008 - 11:00am

The Oregonian

U.S. Cities Going off the Bottle

The U.S. Conference of Mayors has resolved to phase out purchasing bottled water, not only for environmental reasons, but as a way of encouraging more financial support for municipal water systems.

26 June 2008 - 9:00am

AlterNet

Nate Berg

Act, React, Repeat

Thu, 06/19/2008 - 17:17

Adaptation is a way of life. But we humans have been building our habitats and cities in pursuit of permanence. This is an unreachable goal. Making our cities and communities and lifestyles adapt to outside influences is typically an afterthought. We do tend to react, and we often react very effectively. But solving problems before they happen has never been a strong suit when it comes to urban development. This is especially true with regard to our impacts on the environment. A recent and bizarre example illustrates this point.

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'Takings' Case Challenges Govt. Rights Over Federal Lands

A case over land rights in the West going back decades has been awarded to the estate of a deceased property rights activist, who contended that the Forest Service deprived his ranch of water.

12 June 2008 - 2:00pm

Yahoo News

Aging Water Infrastructure Worries Nashville Officials

This piece from NPR looks at water issues in Nashville, Tennessee, where local officials are trying to make the city's aging infrastructure a priority for voters.

3 June 2008 - 8:00am

NPR

Toilet-To-Tap: Getting Past The 'Yuck Factor'

As the cities in the arid Western United States face huge water shortages, officials and scientists are trying to convince the public that recycled wastewater can be clean and safe.

29 May 2008 - 1:00pm

Governing

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The Job Of Quenching Las Vegas' Thirst

With some predicting that this fast growing metropolis will run out of water within the decade, the head of the region's water authority has a tough job ahead.

29 May 2008 - 8:00am

Metropolis Magazine

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An Alternative to the Water Bottle: Public Fountains

Awareness is increasing of the evils of the ubiquitous plastic water bottle. Elizabeth Royte suggests a solution- the return of the public fountain, a neglected staple of yesteryear.

26 May 2008 - 7:00am

The New York Times

Los Angeles Announces Plans To Recycle Wastewater For Drinking

Faced with increasing water shortages, Los Angeles Mayor Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has announced plans to recycle the city's sewage water to replenish drinking water qualifiers.

18 May 2008 - 11:00am

The New York Times

Behind the Scenes of Los Angeles

In this travelogue, Dwell tours the often-overlooked infrastructure that keeps the metropolis of Los Angeles running.

10 May 2008 - 1:00pm

Dwell

Building Water Slides in Drought Country

Water shortages have hammered the Atlanta region. But despite the drought, one real estate developer is planning to build a huge water park.

8 May 2008 - 2:00pm

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Thirsty Planet

Access to water is becoming increasingly tight in many parts of the world. This article from Wired looks at three thirsty regions and what they are doing to counteract the shortage.

30 April 2008 - 11:00am

Wired

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