Category: Solutions
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Old accident in Mississippi Delta may save Louisiana coast
Cubit’s Gap subdelta — Rain collects on lily pads in the Delta National Wildlife Refuge on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Scientist say “new” marsh is being created in the refuge by Cubit’s Gap, a cut in the Mississippi River levee, southeast of Venice. The cut is allowing river water and sediment to flow through the…
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Study: 170-billion-gallon water savings per year via water-efficient toilets
The "Saturation Study of Non-Efficient Water Closets in Key States" focused on Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia and Texas. 40 out of 50 states anticipate water shortages in the coming years, according to a Government Accountability Office survey. The AWE/PMI study demonstrates that current plumbing technology can make a tremendous water-saving impact. CHICAGO, IL — Water-efficient…
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U.S.A. Household Water Use Continues to Decline
Continuing a trend that began in the early 1990s with tighter federal plumbing standards, U.S. household water use dropped again in 2015. When assessing national figures, there are two main ways to gauge water use at home: the amount used per person and total water use, which incorporates changes in population. By both measures, water…
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Preserve Our Prairies Initiative
The Prairie Pothole Region (PPR) is a lush and productive ecosystem of wetlands and grasslands that evolved after the glaciers retreated 10,000 years ago. The PPR has the world’s best waterfowl nesting habitat, producing a fall flight of ducks unrivaled anywhere on earth. Healthy wetlands are crucial for prairie-nesting ducks, providing nutrients for egg laying…
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ASU ramps up water research: Future H2O
University’s water initiative, Future H2O, to focus on solutions, not scarcity Arizona State University’s water initiative announced a sweeping new strategic plan this week. Spurning the typical narrative of scarcity, Future H2O will face a goal of abundant water for vibrant communities, economies and ecosystems. “What we’re doing is building new partnerships,” director John Sabo…
