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Texas Drought

New Center Integrates Land Use and Water Policy

A new branch of the Lincoln Institute will focus on water planning, especially in the western United States.

May 25, 2017 - The Daily Sentinel

Waco Suspension Bridge

Waco, Texas Region Needs a New Water Plan

Communities in McClennan County, Texas, are working together to plan for a new water supply infrastructure that relies less on groundwater from the depleted Trinity Aquifer.

November 7, 2016 - The Architect's Newspaper

Rocky Mountain National Park

How to Plan for an Uncertain Climate Future

Creating adaptive, sustainable communities may require rethinking some planning basics.

November 7, 2016 - Denver Business Journal

What Impending Issue is Most Critical to Designers?

A session at the recent APA National Conference in Chicago gathered together the heads of the major built-environment professional organizations to discuss their unique and shared challenges. One subject was on each head's mind: Water.

April 24, 2013 - ASLA The Dirt

Water Sensitive Urban Design Slakes Thirst for Sustainability

The world's increasing water crises demand a new approach to managing the urban water cycle. Water sensitive urban design seeks to integrate water into urban environments, rather than isolating it, to create more livable cities.

April 19, 2013 - The Guardian

Mongolia Constructs Glacier To Cool Capital

The Mongolian capital of Ulan Bator will begin construction this winter of an artificial glacier to cool the city next summer and provide melt water for drinking and irrigation.

November 21, 2011 - The Atlantic

Wisconsin Water Policy May Drain Cities and Destroy Rural Towns

Suburban Waukesha seeks to be the first city to pipe water from the Great Lakes since the 2008 Great Lakes Pact. But will approval just mean more sprawl in a sprawling region?

January 28, 2011 - Streetsblog Capitol Hill

How to Solve America's Water Crisis

Robert Glennon, author of the new book "Unquenchable" outlines the nature of America's emerging water crisis, and how ending water subsidies could encourage efficiencies and conservation.

April 16, 2010 - AlterNet

Radical Growth Management

Who should pay for growth? In the crunchy enclave of Bolinas California, newcomers pay a steep entrance fee. Fair or not, it's a good anecdote to share among planners and budget analysts.

April 15, 2010 - New York Times

First Come, First Served for Water in Alberta

Under Alberta's present water allocation system, new and rapidly growing communities are unable to purchase new water licenses, as priority goes to historical users, not those with the greatest need. A persistent drought may force a change.

April 14, 2010 - The Globe and Mail

The Complexity of Carbon Reduction in Planning

Warren Karlenzig delves into the unique challenges of reducing carbon in cities, where efforts may be misplaced. Should your city focus on green building, traffic emissions or water treatment?

March 4, 2010 - Common Current

Will Western Cities Face a "Reverse Katrina"?

Dusty "red snow" in the Rockies, plunging water levels in Lake Mead and California's forest fires are all signs that the West is drying up, writes Chip Ward.

September 18, 2009 - TomDispatch

Water Cops

Los Angeles' Department of Water and Power's enforcement officers have received mixed reviews, but have found overall success with tighter water-use restrictions implemented this year.

August 21, 2009 - Los Angeles Times

California Drying Up

Climate models show that California -- the source of one third of America's food supply -- is running out of its reliable water supply.

June 15, 2009 - AlterNet

Natural Gas Extraction a Threat to NYC Water Supply?

A water- and chemical-intensive process to mine natural gas may pose a threat to the watershed supplying drinking water to 14 million people.

May 26, 2009 - AlterNet

Is Using Gray Water a Bad Idea?

The Southern Nevada Water Authority is officially opposing the residential use of gray water, arguing that it diminishes the replenishment of Lake Mead and, ironically, discourages water conservation.

April 15, 2009 - Las Vegas Sun

Cities Team Up To Reuse Water

Cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are working together to save water and use reclaimed water for non-drinking purposes.

January 30, 2009 - Fort Worth Star Telegram

Dams Threaten Future Water Supplies

Humanity has over-engineered the world's hydrology through dam-building, writes Rachel Olivieri.

September 20, 2008 - AlterNet

California Draining

Decades of massive hydrologic engineering have altered California's ecology out of equilibrium and will be unable to support present demands, warns Rachel Olivieri.

September 9, 2008 - AlterNet

Calculating Your 'Water Footprint'

Your morning cup of joe - all things considered - takes 140 liters of water to make. A new study reveals the true cost in water usage for crops and cultures.

August 29, 2008 - WorldChanging

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