Archive for the ‘conservation’ Category
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Mitigating drought through water conservation
The National Drought Mitigation Centre (NDMC) promotes preparedness as one solution for mitigating drought. Their site has water conservation links for water suppliers/municipalities, water conservation campaigns and programs, for homeowners as well as students and teachers. To view this LINK: Mitigating drought through water conservation
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Conserving Water through the Irrigation Association
Founded in 1949, the Irrigation Association (IA) is a leading membership organization for irrigation equipment and system manufacturers, dealers, distributors, designers, consultants, contractors and end users. The organization is dedicated to promoting efficient irrigation to its members and the irrigation industry through continuing education and educating the public on sound practices and water management, serving as a centralized clearing house for research and innovation and lending expertise to water-use public policy at the local, state, regional and national level to name a few. LINK: Irrigation Association
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Water Conservation Portal & Search Engine
Recently I came across this fantastic water conservation portal and search engine which is put out by Ecological Internet, Inc., a leading ecological IT provider. This site allows individuals to access links, news, education and much more on the subject of water conservation. LINK: Water Conserve
About: Ecological Internet is a non profit organization which specializes in the use of the Internet to achieve ecological science-based environmental conservation outcomes. Ecological Internet’s mission is to empower the global movement for environmental sustainability by providing information retrieval tools, portal services, expert analysis and action opportunities that aid in the protection of climate, forest, ocean and water ecosystems; and to commence the age of ecological sustainability and restoration. LINK Ecological Internet Home
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Collecting Rainwater Article by Popular Mechanics
An article in the July 2009 issue of Popular Mechanics features a simple way to harvest rainwater. LINK: Collecting Rainwater
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About Green Hotels Association
Green Hotels Association’s purpose is to bring together hotels interested in environmental issues. From water-saving equipment and techniques such as low-flow shower heads, serving water on request only in restaurants to low-flow toilets, the mission is to promote reduction of water usage. For more information and newsletter lead articles go to LINK: Green Hotels Association
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NYC urban high-rise using unique waste-water reuse system
The Solaire, in Manhattan, New York City is considered the nation’s green urban residential high-rise. Since it opened in 2003, the high-rise has garnered attention from around the world, as it features a residential waste-water reuse system. LINK: The Solaire
Environment Design and Construction Magazine has featured an article on this unique environmentally friendly building. The article details Solaire’s water treatment process and green initiative results. LINK: EDC Article on The Solaire
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About Water Research Foundation
The Water Research Foundation is a member-supported, international, nonprofit organization that sponsors research to enable water utilities, public health agencies and other profesionals and other professionals to provide safe and affordable drinking water to consumers. The organization’s mission is advancing the science of water. LINK: Water Research Foundation
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