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City Council approves water conservation plans, for now - Austin Monitor

City Council endorsed Water Conservation and Drought Contingency plan updates despite stakeholder concerns. [ more ]

Austin Monitor

Austin Water sends conservation plan to City Council without support of key task force - Austin Monitor

Proposals for new water conservation goals face criticism for not being ambitious enough, lacking support from a city advisory panel. [ more ]

Austin Monitor

3 weeks ago

Amid worsening drought, Austin Water floats updates on conservation and drought contingency plan - Austin Monitor

Austin Water aims to reduce daily water consumption per capita from 127 to 123 gallons by 2029, with plans for wastewater recycling and infrastructural improvements. [ more ]

Austin Monitor

Travis County signs up for more reclaimed water - Austin Monitor

City Council authorized Austin Water for interlocal agreement with Travis County for purple pipe project.

Expanding purple pipe system to court buildings will save 45 million gallons of water annually for Travis County. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

California reports first increase in groundwater supplies in 4 years

California reported the first increase in groundwater supplies in four years due to successful management and recharge efforts during wet years. [ more ]

Earth911

6 days ago

OMG science

How To Fight the Effects of Climate Change in Your Garden

Regenerative gardening helps combat climate change at the individual level, enhancing local resiliency and restoring ecological balance. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

A tech giant is helping restore these Sacramento Valley rice fields to a floodplain. Here's why

Conservation efforts to restore natural floodplains are crucial for biodiversity and climate resilience. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

1 month ago

Los Angeles

Opinion: California has to conserve water. Why is Sacramento dragging its heels?

California is facing water scarcity issues with projections of significant water supply decreases in the future.

Legislation like SB 606 and AB 1668 are crucial for establishing water conservation standards and preparing for a drier future. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Risks ease for Colorado River reservoirs after wet winter, but long-term challenges loom

Conservation efforts and rise in reservoir levels alleviate critical low levels risk

Long-term solutions needed for overallocation and climate change effects on the Colorado River [ more ]

Washington Post

OMG science

South African city copes with climate change by chopping down trees

Invasive tree species are being removed to improve water flow in South Africa

Clearing invasive trees can provide additional water for Cape Town more cost-effectively than other solutions [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Sacramento, other California cities would have to conserve far less water in new rules

Gov. Newsom signed 92% of new laws, including a ban on gas leaf blowers. Water conservation rules in California have been eased, leading to less long-term savings. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

4 months ago

Los Angeles

Costly and 'unnecessarily complex': Report blasts California water conservation plan

California's proposed regulations for urban water conservation would be costly, overly complicated and difficult to implement.

The regulations could disproportionately affect lower-income residents. [ more ]

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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

6 days ago

Design

10 Best Accessories To Make Your Bathroom The Ultimate Haven In Your Home - Yanko Design

Having a beautifully designed bathroom enhances relaxation during bathtime.

Thoughtfully designed products can improve the daily bathroom experience. [ more ]

Austin Monitor

TipSheet: Austin City Council, 5.2.24 - Austin Monitor

One main point is the probable approval of drought contingency and water conservation plans by the Council to comply with a deadline, followed by ongoing discussions and updates. [ more ]

Austin Monitor

Conservation district has good news on drought level - Austin Monitor

The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District moved from Stage IV to the least severe Stage II Alarm Drought.

The recent increase in rainfall in January and February led to the improvement of water levels in the district. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Walters: As California cracks down on groundwater, what about the fallowed farmland?

California Water Resources Control Board took enforcement action on overpumping in Tulare Lake Basin's aquifers, impacting agriculture and signaling water conservation urgency statewide. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

1 month ago

Court upholds California rules to protect fish, but Newsom wants lenient Delta approach

Judge upheld decision to cut water use in San Joaquin River

State considering flexible water districts plan instead of strict regulations

Ruling supported agency's plan to protect key fish species with increased water flows. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Plant a tree, get $100 under new MWD program aimed at expanding SoCal's tree canopy

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California offers rebates up to $500 to plant trees.

Residents can get $100 rebate per eligible tree and $3 per square foot of grass replaced. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

California is missing out on billions of gallons of stormwater each year, report finds

Stormwater is an untapped resource that can help address water supply challenges.

59.5 million acre-feet of stormwater go uncaptured across the U.S. annually. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

1 month ago

Environment

Endangered desert pupfish delays Colorado River conservation plans for Imperial Valley

Water conservation plans impacted by endangered desert pupfish

California's Imperial Irrigation District faces delays in water usage cutbacks due to environmental concerns [ more ]

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Science

California Eases Urban Water-Use Rules as Residents Still Urged to Conserve | KQED

The new water rules in California aim to implement water budgets for cities and agencies, with varying reduction targets by 2040.

Human-caused climate change is intensifying weather extremes, making water conservation critical year-round. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times