Solutions

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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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.…

1 year 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…

1 year 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

Putting Flood Waters to Work: State Expedites Efforts to Maximize Groundwater Recharge

Temporary diversion equipment provided by DWR is deployed by Fresno Irrigation District to divert excess water from Kings River to…

2 years ago