New Data Show Residential Per Capita Water Use across California
New Data Show Residential Per Capita Water Use across California
National Geographic ScienceBlogs: Peak Water: United States Water Use Drops to Lowest Level in 40 Years
The most important trend in the use of water is the slowly unfolding story of peak water in the United States and elsewhere. Data on US water use are compiled every five years by the US Geological Survey, covering every state and every sector of the economy. The latest data – for 2010 – have just been released, and they show the continuation and acceleration of a stunning trend: US water withdrawals, for all purposes, are declining, not growing.
Huffington Post: The California Water Bond is a Beginning, Not an End: Here’s What’s Next
California voters have approved Proposition 1 – the 2014 California Water Bond. The ultimate value and effectiveness of the bond will depend on how it is implemented and how the funds are spent. Here are some key issues to watch, things to understand about the new water bond, and recommendations:
Huffington Post: What Does Proposition 1 — the 2014 California Water Bond — Really Say?
On November 4, California voters will decide the fate of Proposition 1 — the 2014 Water Bond — which authorizes the sale of $7.12 billion in new general obligation bonds and the reallocation of an additional $425 million of previously authorized, but unissued, bonds.
Huffington Post: When Our Responses to Drought Make Things Worse
In a new study just published by the journal Sustainability Science (Springer), analysis from the Pacific Institute shows that many of the fundamental responses of California water users to severe drought actually make the state’s overall water conditions worse — that in the end, many of these actions are “maladaptations.”
The Corporate Water Disclosure Guidelines – A common and meaningful way for companies to track and communicate their water performance, risks, and impacts
The Corporate Water Disclosure Guidelines – A common and meaningful way for companies to track and communicate their water performance, risks, and impacts
Huffington Post: Our Disappearing Snows: Climate Change and Water Resources
Huffington Post: Our Disappearing Snows: Climate Change and Water Resources
Response to Washington Post Article “Water Utilities Charge More to Offset Low-Flow Toilets, Faucets and Shower Heads”
Response to Washington Post Article “Water Utilities Charge More to Offset Low-Flow Toilets, Faucets and Shower Heads”
Planning For Rain: Why Storm Water Management Matters during the Drought
Planning For Rain: Why Storm Water Management Matters during the Drought
The Multiple Benefits of Water Conservation and Efficiency for California
Multiple Benefits of Water Conservation for California Ag
GreenBiz Blog: The Three Questions You Need To Ask about Assessing Water Risk
The 3 Questions to Ask about Assessing Water Risk
National Geographic ScienceBlogs: Why Has the Response to the California Drought Been so Weak?
Why Has the Response to the California Drought Been so Weak?
Over Twenty-Five Years Later, How Does the Drought in California Compare?
Over Twenty-Five Years Later, How Does the Drought in California Compare?
Can We Reasonably Expect the Private Sector to Advance Sustainable Water Management? Should We?
Can the Private Sector Advance Sustainable Water Management?
A Tale of Two Farms: How Water Efficiency Could Help Drought-Proof California Farms
A Tale of Two Farms: How Water Efficiency could help Drought-Proof California Farms
Urban Water Conservation and Efficiency – Enormous Potential, Close to Home
Urban Water Conservation and Efficiency – Enormous Potential, Close to Home
NRDC Switchboard: Making the Most of California’s Rain – New Report Shows How Capturing Stormwater Can Help Make Our Water Supplies More Reliable.
Making the most of California’s rain – new report shows how capturing stormwater can help make our water supplies more reliable.
Huffington Post: The Untapped Savings in California’s Water Supply
The Untapped Savings in California’s Water Supply
Huffington Post: Will New Climate Regulations Destroy the Economy? (Hint: No.)
Will New Climate Regulations Destroy the Economy? (Hint: No.)
Reflections from the CEO Water Mandate’s Meetings in Peru
Reflections from the CEO Water Mandate’s meetings in Peru
National Geographic ScienceBlogs: On the Back of an Envelope: That Glass of Water in a Restaurant?
On the back of an envelope: That glass of water in a restaurant?
Do Businesses in the U.S. Have an Enlightened Self-Interest in Sustainable Water Management?
Do Businesses in the U.S. Have an Enlightened Self-Interest in Sustainable Water Management?
Huffington Post: The State of Our Water: World Water Day 2014
The State of Our Water: World Water Day 2014
10 Shocking Facts about the World’s Water
Related: Read 7 Things You Need to Know about California Water 1. 3.4 million people—mainly children— die as a result of preventable water-related diseases every …
7 Things You Need to Know about California Water
In California, an estimated 19% of the state’s electricity use and 32% of all natural gas consumption are related to water. For perspective, …
National Geographic ScienceBlog: Clarifying the Discussion about California Drought and Climate Change
Clarifying the Discussion about California Drought and Climate Change
Rural Water Systems Struggle in the Good Times and the Bad
Rural Water Systems Struggle in the Good Times and the Bad
Finding Light (and Water) at the End of the (Drought) Tunnel, on the Farm and for the Future
Finding Light (and Water) at the End of the (Drought) Tunnel, on the Farm and for the Future
National Geographic ScienceBlogs: Learning from Drought: Five Priorities for California
National Geographic ScienceBlogs: Learning from Drought: Five Priorities for California
Defining Water Scarcity, Water Stress, and Water Risk
Defining Water Scarcity, Water Stress, and Water Risk: It’s Not Just Semantics
Infographic: What to Expect from California’s Drought
Infographic: What to Expect from California’s Drought
Water and Sanitation for All: How to engage with the private sector and create good partnership?
How to Engage the Private Sector in Water Stewardship and Create Good Partnerships?
Water Policy: What about All Those Swimming Pools in Los Angeles?
Water Policy: What about All Those Swimming Pools in Los Angeles?
Nigiri at the Landscape Scale: Salmon on Rice Rolls Up Multiple Benefits for Fish and Farms
Nigiri at the Landscape Scale: Salmon on Rice Rolls Up Multiple Benefits for Fish and Farms
Up-scaling Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives on the Water Action Hub
Up-scaling Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives on the Water Action Hub
“Water to Supply the Land” Describes Irrigated Agriculture in the Colorado River Basin
“Water to Supply the Land” Describes Irrigated Agriculture in the Colorado River Basin
The Sacramento Bee: Why I’m still confused about the proposed tunnels in the Delta
The Sacramento Bee: Why I’m still confused about the proposed tunnels in the Delta
Water Managers and Social Media: How to Get Started
Water Managers and Social Media: How to Get Started by Paula Luu, Communications Manager
Water, Food, and Agriculture
By Pacific Institute Staff Agriculture uses approximately 70% of the world’s freshwater supply. Agricultural water use is under growing pressure …