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Through the education efforts of Xochitl Coronado-Vargas of Tucson Water, the children and adults that use the El Rio Neighborhood Center understand how its rainwater harvesting system works and why it is important in the desert community. Episode with Xochitl and other WaterNow Alliance emerging leaders at bit.ly/EmergeLeadersWN #water #waternews #watermanagement #greeninfrastructure

The nation’s largest underground store of fresh water, the Ogallala transformed this arid region into an agricultural powerhouse. After 50 years of studies, discussions and hand-wringing about the aquifer’s decline, the state is demanding that local groundwater managers finally enforce conservation. But in this region where water is everything, they’ll have to overcome entrenched attitudes and practices that led to decades of overpumping..... https://lnkd.in/duVAwim3

Wetlands are critical ecosystems, providing flood protection, resilient infrastructure, improved water quality, and more. ELI emphasizes their importance with the National Wetlands Awards, which recognize individuals at the community, local, and state levels who are champions of wetlands research, education, and preservation. Our latest blog post outlines the history of the Awards and why they are especially important in today’s context. Read here: https://lnkd.in/dAmEY6jm

Join us for a crucial discussion on the future of Mill Pond! When: October 21st at 6 pm Where: Javits Room 111 Renowned environmental expert John L. Turner from the Division of Land Management for the Town of Brookhaven and Seatuck Environmental Association will present "Reconnecting Severed Threads." This timely talk will delve into the pressing question: Should Mill Pond be rebuilt? The recent storm surge that devastated Long Island left Mill Pond drained, prompting important discussions about its restoration. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the potential impacts and implications of rebuilding Mill Pond. #MillPond #LongIsland #EnvironmentalScience #ClimateChange #CommunityEngagement

🌱🚰 Exciting News, California! 🌟 #thedsgway #CaliforniaWater #SustainableFarming #GroundwaterManagement We're taking major steps to secure our future water supply in the San Joaquin Valley! 🌾💧 The State Water Resources Control Board has voted unanimously to begin monitoring groundwater use in the Tulare Lake Subbasin. This pivotal decision addresses the urgent need to conserve our vital groundwater reserves, which have been under strain from drought and overuse. 📉🚫 Why the Tulare Lake Subbasin? 🤔 It's now the focal point for state oversight under California's groundbreaking groundwater law, crafted to tackle the challenges of overpumping. Groundwater is a lifeline, especially during dry spells, and is crucial for both our farms and homes. 🏡🌾 🌍💧 Balancing the needs of agriculture with environmental conservation hasn't been easy. Farmers, while concerned about potential disruptions, are crucial to this conversation, just as much as small towns and rural communities who rely on this water for their daily needs. 🤝🔄 Here’s what’s changing: within 90 days, those pumping groundwater must track and report their usage. This step towards transparency and accountability aims to guide us toward sustainability. 📊📅 Failures to comply or develop sustainable plans could mean restrictions and fines. 🛑💸 We are determined to protect our water, ensuring it remains a resource for generations to come. 🌳👶 Dive deeper into this critical initiative and learn more about how we're managing our water resources. Check out our latest blog post: ▶ https://rebrand.ly/h6cvp2h. Let’s chat about what this means for us all—drop your thoughts and questions below! 💬👇 #EnvironmentalConservation #SanJoaquinValley #TulareLakeSubbasin #WaterIsLife 💦🌿

It's time for Ask An Expert. Today's featured expert is Eric Chapman, WPC’s senior director of aquatic science. The question: "I am not a scientist and I don't know how to measure water pollution. But I'm concerned about the health of the creek that runs through our town. Is there anything I can do?" “You don’t have to be a scientist or a watershed professional doing big projects to improve the health of watersheds,” says Eric. “If everyone does a little, those small things add up to big, cumulative impacts.” He provided a few suggestions that you can do to improve water quality near your home. 🌦️ Install a rain barrel or other water catchment to reduce runoff and flooding. You can find good info through Penn State Extension or Grow Pittsburgh. ✔️ Get involved with your municipality and ask them to replace culverts and remove dams to improve stream health. 🌳 Volunteer with WPC or a local watershed organization to plant riparian trees or clean up trash: https://bit.ly/2pcZ9zE. #WaterQuality #AquaticScientists #AquaticScience

Are you leveraging federal funding opportunities available? Need help, let me know. #stantecproud #stantecwater The article states: The funding is part of the federal government’s plan to address the impacts of drought in the overstretched Colorado River Basin. The influx of money is headed for Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah, the four states in the Colorado River’s upper basin. With applications due in mid-October, many organizations are in the early stages of deciding which projects to prioritize. Funding announcements are expected in spring 2025. 

STOCKTON, Calif. — The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) will conduct two studies in Downton Stockton McLeod Lake beginning this summer. The first study will take place next week. The studies will apply a non-harmful dye to the water to record water flow and monitor the interaction of McLeod Lake and the San Joaquin River. The purpose of the studies is to establish the cause of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the Stockton Waterfront. McLeod Lake was selected by the State as one of the study sites due to the impact of HABs in the area, particularly during drought years. To conduct the studies, crews hired by the State will use rhodamine dye. Recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as non-harmful to humans and the environment, rhodamine may turn the water noticeably bright pink or a purplish color depending on weather and water conditions at the time of the application. The coloring is temporary and poses no harm to McLeod Lake, people, boats, or wildlife. The first dye study is scheduled to begin on August 26, 2024, and anticipated to be completed by Friday, August 30, 2024. Crews will use a Port of Stockton boat to apply the dye and record data between McLeod Lake at Weber Point and Interstate 5. The second study is expected to be scheduled in early 2025. Data collected during the studies will provide information about conditions that are present between the Stockton waterfront and the San Joaquin River that result in the harmful algal blooms that cause the water to turn green and odors that occur during hot months. For additional information, please contact the City of Stockton Community Relations Officer or visit www.stocktonca.gov/habs. #downtownstockton #stocktonca #cityofstockton #waterquality #mcleodlake

🦷SMILE, because by turning off the water while brushing, you can save up to 200 gallons of water a month😁 Let's do the math: 📈TOTAL POPULATION IN TX: 30,029,848 people. If each Texan saves 200 gallons: 30,029,848 x 200 gallons = 6,005,969,600 gallons 💵COST SAVINGS: Average cost of water usage of 5,000 gallons is $52.91. $0.010582 per gallon X 6,005,969,600 gallons = $63,651,067.71 🤑 🥁TO SUMMARIZE, just by turning off the water when brushing, Texas saves: 6,005,969,600 gallons of water $63,651,067.71 in cost ––– With #TxWAC (Texas Water Action Collaborative) we’re making sure you can SMILE in the future too! That’s why we match conservation projects to companies and funders who want to do the same. Since we started, we’ve activated over $4.6M in new investments! Another reason to be happy on #WaterWednesday 💧🤠

The CA state government passes both in the Assembly and the Senate a bipartisan bill to manage ground water that helps all of the central valley wildlife. Governer Newsom is a complete hack...says he's pro-environment but yet veto's this bill??? I think I smell a rat...the real story is the state of California is in the midst of rewriting all groundwater policies in an attempt to regulate private water systems...i.e. ground water wells. This includes farmers, ranchers, wildlife areas, public areas, municipalities, etc. They want to take control and tax private infrastructure and the water it produces. How about we get some good candidates for Governer instead. Democrats keep putting up hacks like Newsom and the Republicans keep putting nut jobs up that no one will cross party lines for. That's the real state we are in... https://lnkd.in/gyUUM3kE