Imagine communities and governments that understand the value of natural forms and functions, and invest in their protection and enhancement. Green…
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FOR THE PAST FORTY YEARS, federal, state, tribal, and local governments have worked diligently to identify and address water pollution problems. As a result,…
The Colorado River Basin Water Supply and Demand Study (Study), initiated in January 2010, was conducted by the Bureau of Reclamation’s (Reclamation)…
EPA’s Climate Change Indicators in the United States, 2012, presents compelling evidence that many fundamental measures of climate in the United States…
Arizona Environmental Water Needs (AzEWN) Methodology Guidebook: Determining the best methods or quantifying environmental flow needs depends on what is to be…
During my fi rst-ever sabbatical this spring 2012, I traveled to four continents as part of my project on comparative policy analysis. I participated in the…
As regular readers of this column know, I’ve been speaking to the benefits of learning first-hand about water management in other parts of the country and…
Arizona Environmental Water Needs Assessment (AzEWNA) Report: Considering environmental water needs alongside human demands is an emerging paradigm in water…
A consumer's guide to water sources in Arizona, quality regulations, and home water treatment options, funded through the TRIF Water Sustainability Program…
Green infrastructure (GI) refers to constructed features that use living, natural systems to provide environmental services, such as capturing, cleaning and…
Keywords: active water harvesting, collection, conveyance, storage tank, filtration, gutter, downspout, cistern, maintenance, pump
Passive water harvesting is the practice of slowing water down and encouraging it to soak into the ground. With simple land contouring (often called “…
In recent years, U.S. employers have been reaching out internationally in order to fill job vacancies in highly skilled science, technology, engineering and…
Have you ever stood under a tree that has served as an umbrella during a sudden downpour? Not a good idea when lightning is present, but otherwise the canopy…
Abstract: Installation of decentralized grey water treatment systems in small rural communities contributes to a more sustainable water supply. In order…
