Water
Lance Armstrong is #1 in Austin
26 August 2008 - 11:00am
Austin American-Statesman
Champion cyclist Lance Armstrong tops a list of heavy water users in a city trying hard to conserve while meeting rising demand during a drought and steady or rapid population growth.
Desalination Plant Approved in California
11 August 2008 - 10:00am
MSNBC
A large water desalination plant has been approved in Southern California, where water supplies are historically low and the population is high.
Rethinking California's Irrigation Strategy
8 August 2008 - 8:00am
Miller-McCune
With the state gripped in a record drought, public officials are rethinking how water is delivered to California's agricultural operations.
From Toilet to Faucet
1 August 2008 - 5:00am
The Christian Science Monitor
Orange County, CA's new $480 million Groundwater Replenishment System is the world’s largest water recycling facility of its kind. It can turn wastewater and into drinking water, churning out up to 70 million gallons a day.
Does CA Drought Mean No Growth? Bill Fulton Says No
24 July 2008 - 1:00pm
California Planning & Development Report
Although water is a natural resource and often discussed as such, the real issue for California is how water gets used. Bill Fulton argues that California has plenty of water. What it needs is political will to make the best use of the water.
Water Supplies May Not Be Enough for Growing Chicago
17 July 2008 - 8:00am
Chicago Tribune
More than 2 million people are expected to be added to the metropolitan Chicago region by 2030, and water supplies may not be able to keep up. Officials are trying to find a solution.
Water Needs Limit Growth
11 July 2008 - 7:00am
The Boston Globe
Formerly small towns near Boston have experienced high growth rates in recent years. But despite their potential to keep growing, water supplies and aging infrastructure will likely be a limiting factor.
Save Water, Face Fine
10 July 2008 - 2:00pm
RedOrbit
When California declared a statewide drought, a couple decided to let their front lawn die.
Great Lakes States Approve Water Deal
8 July 2008 - 1:00pm
NPR
The eight states bordering on the five Great Lakes are about to come to an agreement about how the lakes' precious water is used and who can use it.
Chicago Alleys Go Permeable
30 June 2008 - 2:00pm
CNN
As part of a plan to utilize the city's rainwater and recycle it back to lake Michigan, Chicago has been renovating its 13,00 alleys to become permeable surfaces, where rainwater can soak back into the ground. 40 alleys have been redone so far.
Too Much Power
29 June 2008 - 11:00am
The Oregonian
High water levels are straining hydroelectric power generators in Oregon, where too much energy is being created.
U.S. Cities Going off the Bottle
26 June 2008 - 9:00am
AlterNet
The U.S. Conference of Mayors has resolved to phase out purchasing bottled water, not only for environmental reasons, but as a way of encouraging more financial support for municipal water systems.
Act, React, Repeat
19 June 2008 - 6:17pm
Adaptation is a way of life. But we humans have been building our habitats and cities in pursuit of permanence. This is an unreachable goal. Making our cities and communities and lifestyles adapt to outside influences is typically an afterthought. We do tend to react, and we often react very effectively. But solving problems before they happen has never been a strong suit when it comes to urban development. This is especially true with regard to our impacts on the environment. A recent and bizarre example illustrates this point.
'Takings' Case Challenges Govt. Rights Over Federal Lands
12 June 2008 - 2:00pm
Yahoo News
A case over land rights in the West going back decades has been awarded to the estate of a deceased property rights activist, who contended that the Forest Service deprived his ranch of water.
Aging Water Infrastructure Worries Nashville Officials
3 June 2008 - 8:00am
NPR
This piece from NPR looks at water issues in Nashville, Tennessee, where local officials are trying to make the city's aging infrastructure a priority for voters.
Toilet-To-Tap: Getting Past The 'Yuck Factor'
29 May 2008 - 1:00pm
Governing
As the cities in the arid Western United States face huge water shortages, officials and scientists are trying to convince the public that recycled wastewater can be clean and safe.
The Job Of Quenching Las Vegas' Thirst
29 May 2008 - 8:00am
Metropolis Magazine
With some predicting that this fast growing metropolis will run out of water within the decade, the head of the region's water authority has a tough job ahead.
An Alternative to the Water Bottle: Public Fountains
26 May 2008 - 7:00am
The New York Times
Awareness is increasing of the evils of the ubiquitous plastic water bottle. Elizabeth Royte suggests a solution- the return of the public fountain, a neglected staple of yesteryear.
Los Angeles Announces Plans To Recycle Wastewater For Drinking
18 May 2008 - 11:00am
The New York Times
Faced with increasing water shortages, Los Angeles Mayor Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has announced plans to recycle the city's sewage water to replenish drinking water qualifiers.
Behind the Scenes of Los Angeles
10 May 2008 - 1:00pm
Dwell
In this travelogue, Dwell tours the often-overlooked infrastructure that keeps the metropolis of Los Angeles running.
