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How can Utilities Sustain Engagement in Drought Conservation Without Crying Wolf? In the story of the boy who cried wolf, the lesson is clear: repeated false alarms can lead to apathy and disbelief when a real crisis hits. In the world of water utilities, we face a parallel challenge. We're tasked with the crucial role of communicating ongoing drought conditions and the urgent need for conservation, but how do we do so effectively without causing 'alert fatigue' among the public? At Yoppify, we understand this delicate balance. We recognize that the public may feel overwhelmed or skeptical when they hear repeated messages about drought, especially when they don't see immediate consequences. It's a complex scenario where the importance of conservation needs to be conveyed without desensitizing our audience. Here's where we come in: 1. Strategic Messaging: We help utilities craft messages that resonate. This means moving beyond generic calls to action and developing tailored, relatable content that speaks directly to the community's values and concerns. 2. Data-Driven Insights: Using data analytics, we can identify the most effective channels and times for communication, ensuring that messages are both seen and heard without becoming background noise. 3. Community Engagement: Building a narrative that involves the community in the conservation journey is key. It's not just about instructing; it's about uniting in a common goal. 4. Transparency and Education: We advocate for transparent communication about the state of resources and the impact of conservation efforts. This approach fosters trust and a deeper understanding of the necessity to conserve.

Let's hope these initiatives are accepted and funded. We can no longer rely on suppression only to end destructive wildfires. While I commend the X Prize competition to foster competition among tech companies to detect and suppress wildfires, there are equally important proactive measures that need to be taken. If prescribed fire and forest management is not scaled up to meet the suppression advancements, we will continue to see a build up of fuels that can lead to much more catastrophic fires than we've seen in the past decade. At a time when we need more 'good' fire on the ground, we are being handicapped by a reduced qualified workforce, shorter burn windows and increasing pushback from the public. It would be great to see an X Prize competition that focuses on prevention and mitigation sometime soon. We need innovation in these areas as well to end destructive wildfires. At this time, I can only think of BurnBot, Inc. truly utilizing innovative tech in prevention and mitigation. Let's get some of these tech companies thinking about fuels reduction and community resilience. There are plenty of opportunites to help solve these problems. Feel free to comment on companies making a difference. We should all be aware of them. https://lnkd.in/gdhd8EuQ

Recent news from The New York Times has highlighted a startling reality: the Merced River in California is facing a crisis. This situation mirrors what many waterways across the Western U.S. are experiencing — threats from overuse, climate change, and habitat destruction. At EarthViews Conservation Society (EVC), we've recognized the urgent need to protect these vital waterways. Our strategic plan is a roadmap to safeguarding our rivers, lakes, and oceans. Our mission is clear: We must protect waterways in crisis due to climate change, population pressures, and loss of habitats and species. The draining of the Merced River in 2022 is an example that we cannot ignore. By documenting threatened waterways, advocating for their protection, and using data science to predict environmental crises, EVC is committed to making a tangible impact. We are standing up for rivers like the Merced, the Colorado, and the San Joaquin — each facing unique challenges but all essential to the health of our ecosystems and communities. It's time for action. You can help. Please take a moment and visit earthviewsociety.org and Subscribe. Together, we can create a future where all life thrives, supported by healthy, resilient waterways. Join us in this vital mission. Let's protect our planet's most precious resource for generations to come. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d7C7ynT2 #WaterConservation #ClimateAction #ProtectOurRivers

The Future Drought Fund – Resilient Landscapes Program is an initiative by the Australian Government aimed at building drought and climate resilience through improved landscape function and ecosystem services. This program focuses on demonstrating and scaling practices, technologies, or approaches to manage natural resources on farms, contributing to the long-term sustainability of the Australian agriculture sector, landscapes, and communities. #drought #farming #landscapes #climateresilience #sustainability

Funding of up to $6 million to support proven practices, technology and approaches to manage natural resources and contribute to building drought and climate resilience. #drought #farming #landscapes #climateresilience #sustainability

Innovations in changing rivers, to pre-industrialised shape and form, relieving flooding and natural flood prevention, are changing thinking and need promoting to improve biodiversity, protection for settlements and saving money from public funds. (e.g. Pickering...see video) There is fast growing recognition of natural solutions where past 'over engineered' approaches have resulted in flooding of towns and countryside. Please see video (link below) and share to influence expansion of natural measures for water management. https://lnkd.in/eSfC9TsF

Recently, as a graduate engineer at Lismore City Council, I had the chance to attend a training session on combating fire ants, led by experts from the National Fire Ant Eradication Program. We learned the risks these invasive pests pose to our environment and economy, highlighting the urgent need for action. Fire ants are problematic due to their aggressive behaviour and painful stings, which can cause significant discomfort and allergic reactions. They not only threaten humans and animals but also disrupt native ecosystems, outcompete local species, and prey on wildlife. Given their ability to spread rapidly, early detection and control are vital to curb their impact. The session emphasized the importance of a collaborative effort from all community sectors in tackling the fire ant problem. Personally, it left us with a profound sense of responsibility and urgency. Lismore City Council is committed to leading the charge in raising awareness and taking action against this invasive threat. Let's stand together in safeguarding our ecosystem from the menace of fire ants! Lismore City Council is dedicated to setting a positive example. #FireAntAwareness #ProtectOurEcosystem #LismoreCityCouncil #CommunityAction

A “few urchins per meter” is wrong, misleading. Not differentiating between Red urchins that are a product of healthy water conditions (like Giant kelp) and purple urchins which are scapegoats of kelp collapse and products of overheated, polluted, bad water conditions. The truth about the Giant kelp forest is the volume between Red Sea urchin and Giant kelp forest mirror one another. There were red urchins so thick when kelp and Red Sea urchin populations were healthy, that they formed carpets of Red urchins, like the thick kelp that congregated on surface that was so thick the fancy Ca. Fish and Wildlife officials had problems driving thru. My point is supporting how Giant kelp reproduces (ocean water reconditioning) thru its main inhabitant, thru the only fishery with a connection to kelp/it’s habitat is the only way. Blaming anyone or anything but ourselves is irresponsible, funding/supporting such behavior is complicit to bringing about kelp destruction/collapse. There is only one real way kelp is supposed to work, like it used to, like Red Sea urchin and kelp forest volume data/info. over past few decades supports. Start on small scale in harbor for retail, education, to prove a restoration point about kelp’s problems, (human impact, ocean water) and solution.

NC State University researchers have introduced FireHydro, a cutting-edge computer model. It's transforming wildfire management in South Florida by allowing fire managers to map daily fire risks and plan prescribed burns for conservation. “Prescribed fire is used to reduce the available fuel on the ground to get ahead of the wildfire risk,” said the study’s corresponding author Jelena Vukomanovic, assistant professor of parks, recreation and tourism management at NC State. “This is a very fire-adapted system. The vegetation that dominates this landscape – including sawgrasses and pines – burns naturally on a one-to-three-year cycle. This is a rapidly growing area with an enormous agriculture industry, so the risks from wildfires are significant.” Discover the science behind this innovation: http://ncst.at/lFVX50PQRZz

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