Water

  • The Shifting Axis: Earth’s Lost Groundwater Impact on Polar Tilt

    Water, the lifeblood of our planet, holds a profound influence on Earth’s delicate equilibrium. Beyond the surface, beneath our feet, lies a hidden world of groundwater reservoirs – vital sources that have sustained humanity for ages. However, recent revelations have unveiled a startling truth: groundwater depletion has reached such staggering proportions that it has measurably

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  • 4 Steps For Growing Cucumbers Up a Fence

    Growing cucumbers up a fence significantly maximize garden space and eliminate many diseases and insect issues. In addition, it is an excellent way to grow organically. The steps below, plus some planning and preparation, will make this easy. Complete the steps, and you are on the way to enjoying fresh, delicious cucumbers all season long.

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  • 8 Water Stocks To Follow In 2023

    In 2022 most investors delayed opening or never opened their investment statements because performance took a big hit this year, especially for technology. The Nasdaq composite index is down 30%. Tesla stock is down over 50%, Meta is down over 60%, and Amazon is down almost 50%. The broader-based S & P 500 index is

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  • Five Tips For Watering Trees During A Drought

    Trees need special attention during and after droughts to keep them healthy. They are the most valuable asset to your landscape, and a lack of water can bring disaster.   Because drought is such a significant threat to your investment, below are five tips for watering trees during a drought to keep your trees looking their

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  • The Water Bank — Water For A Not So Rainy Day

    Water banks have been operating for years now, but generally not known to anyone outside the water industry.  Thanks to a recent withdrawal by Metropolitan Water District of Southern California of 80,000 acre-feet from their water savings account in Lake Mead last year and the announcement of another withdrawal soon, (estimated to be twice as

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  • 8 Stocks You Should Be Following

    Did you miss the run up in Twitter stock this year? I know I did.  Twitter share price rose 42% from the time it was offered for trading on November 7th to the end of the year.  Twitter offers a great service, with revenue over $300 million, but has yet to turn a profit.  Time

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  • Happy Anniversary!

    Two years ago we launched ValleyCresttakeson.com and it has been amazing how many people helped make a difference in water conservation.  Thank you to all of you who have shared your expertise, contributed ideas, and helped raise awareness about water.  We couldn’t have done it without you. Most of the work on the blog is

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  • How Water In The West Impacts Everyone

    This is going to be the third consecutive year of drought in the West and we are feeling an impact. The water source in Colorado’s Front Range is in short supply. 100 percent of the state is experiencing some level of drought, snowpack is at 70 percent of the long-term average and just 91 percent

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