BACKGROUND The scenic canyon location of this Santa Ynez community is a major draw for residents who enjoy views from the Santa Monica Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. But the hillside slopes surrounding the community proved problematic for the homeowners’ association. Faced with an aging irrigation system prone to breaking, the board decided to take action to prevent costly water loss from ruptures and to address serious soil erosion problems threatening homes. PROJECT SCOPE Santa… Read more »
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CategoriesWaterSmart Innovations Conference Is A Resounding Success
There was a tremendous amount of activity at last week’s WaterSmart Innovations Conference . I counted 43 exhibitors, and attendance exceeded 800 people from 33 states and 9 countries. More importantly, I felt the attendees were serious about managing water more efficiently and the conversations were interesting and meaningful. This was definitely the right crowd wanting to make a difference in water management. One of the best conversation I had… Read more »
WaterSmart Innovations Conference Count Down
This year’s WaterSmart Conference is just a couple weeks away. Seminars that are particularly of interest to me include, Valuing Water and Landscape in the Urban West, presented by Lori Catalano University of Colorado Dept of Landscape Architecture and Paul W. Lander Am. Soc. of L. Arch: Chair, Water Conservation Professional Network, The Benefits of Water Budgeting and Why It is an Efficient Method of Reducing Outdoor Water… Read more »
Let’s Be Smart About Smart Irrigation
The EPA is making history by labeling homes “Water Efficient” under the WaterSense program. The impact of the program on home prices will be positive. Water saving should be substantial, and homeowners will save money on water. On December 10, 2009 the EPA’s WaterSense program created final specifications for home builders to have their homes labeled as “water-efficient” under the WaterSense program. The Congressional authorization for WaterSense is about to be introduced in the Senate… Read more »
Let's Be Smart About Smart Irrigation
The EPA is making history by labeling homes “Water Efficient” under the WaterSense program. The impact of the program on home prices will be positive. Water saving should be substantial, and homeowners will save money on water. On December 10, 2009 the EPA’s WaterSense program created final specifications for home builders to have their homes labeled as “water-efficient” under the WaterSense program. The Congressional authorization for WaterSense is about to be introduced in the Senate… Read more »
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American Water Works - AWK
Aqua America - WTR
California Water Service Group - CWT
American States Water Company - AWR
