Solutions

Contra Costa Resilient Shoreline Committee on Sea Level Rise Created

On May 16, 2023, the Board of Supervisors cemented Contra Costa County as a local leader in sea level rise…

2 years ago

AI to stop water pollution before it happens

Photo: A network of sensors provides real-time information on changes in water quality Artificial intelligence will be used in south-west…

2 years ago

Sewage to sustenance: making reclaimed water ready for crops

A simple solution for cleaning out unhealthy chemicals Plant materials that would otherwise become trash may be the key to…

2 years ago

Fish passage, vehicle crossing project at Dye Creek underway

Courtesy photo/RCDTC — The Resource Conservation District of Tehama County is facilitating modifications for an improved fish passage and vehicle…

2 years ago

Maui Residents Fight To Save Kihei’s Last Wetlands

County officials continue to approve new building permits close to shore despite rising seas. As the cars whiz by on…

2 years ago

Revamped State Park On Kauai Is A Case Study For Beating Overtourism, Officials Say

Photo: Haena State Park offers swimming at Kee Beach, as well as views of restored taro fields, ancient sea caves…

2 years ago

Curbside Capture of Desert Rain

Photo: The city of Tucson, Arizona, imports the majority of its water from the drought-stricken Colorado River, via the 336…

2 years ago

Beyond the Yuck Factor: Cities Turn to ‘Extreme’ Water Recycling

Photo: A rooftop wetland on the Salesforce Transit Center in San Francisco filters wastewater from sinks and showers for reuse.…

2 years ago

Restoring Rivers, Restoring Community

Healthy ecosystems are good for everyone in California—they provide us with abundant wildlife and fisheries, clean drinking water, and needed…

2 years ago

Shorelines that Can Shapeshift AND Stay Put?

Photo: Mario Accordino, ESA. The shore remained elusive on the drizzly May morning as a crack technical team of expert…

2 years ago