rainwater

California’s ‘dry farmers’ grow crops without irrigation

The environmentally conscious practice relies on rainwater to grow seasonal crops DECEMBER 18: Jim Leap is photographed on his property…

6 years ago

Smart Water Policies to Achieve Urban Water Security

Photo: https://pixabay.com/en/helicopter-ride-flight-exciting-1218974/ Traditionally, urban water managers have relied on large-scale, supply-side infrastructural projects to meet increased demands for water. This…

6 years ago

Engineered sand zaps storm water pollutants

Reclaimed storm water may provide a local source of drinking water for parched communities. (MPCA Photos, via Flickr) UC Berkeley…

6 years ago

Water treatment for cement plant wastewater

Highlighting the importance of water treatment for cement plant wastewater. A cement plant wastewater treatment system has to be highly…

7 years ago

California: homeowners’ tax break to capture rainwater in their backyards

Photo: A bill in the California Legislature would exclude rainwater capture systems from property tax reassessments starting in 2019. (Jim…

7 years ago