#waterconservation — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #waterconservation, aggregated by home.social.
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and restore this eco-system before it’s too late.
#SaveRajakilpakkamLake #SaveLakes #TambaramCorporation #ChennaiCivicIssues #WaterConservation #ProtectWaterBodies #Chennai
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New research suggests partial reflooding of the Aral Sea could prevent another 605 million tons of CO2 emissions, adding a powerful climate argument to restoration efforts. https://ow.ly/yxFN50ZG0tE #AralSea #ClimateCrisis #WaterSecurity #EcosystemRestoration #WaterConservation
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The North Aral Sea’s remarkable recovery gives credence to Taza Kazakhstan’s ambitious environmental agenda, showing that sustained state-led efforts can deliver results. https://ow.ly/SIPB50ZFghJ #NorthAralSea #EnvironmentalRecovery #TazaKazakhstan #SustainableDevelopment #WaterConservation
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🚿💻 Ah, the digital age! Where our beloved data centers guzzle water like parched camels at an oasis, all while keeping our cat videos and #memes flowing smoothly. But fear not, because #Congress is on it, moving at a pace that would make a sloth look like Usain Bolt. 🐢📜
https://forgeeks.net/us-data-centers-water-use-17-billion-gallons/ #digitalage #waterconservation #datacenters #techhumor #HackerNews #ngated -
New UF/IFAS app helps Floridians choose plants and support pollinators | The Apopka Voice https://www.allforgardening.com/1933044/new-uf-ifas-app-helps-floridians-choose-plants-and-support-pollinators-the-apopka-voice/ #BeeGardens #ButterflyGardens #FFLPlants&PollinatorsApp #florida #FloridaFriendlyLandscaping #FloridaGardening #FloridaNativePlants #GardeningFlorida #InvasivePlants #PollinatorGardens #SustainableLandscaping #UF/IFAS #WaterConservation
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Gardening in a Desert – Utah Water Conservation https://www.allforgardening.com/1932347/gardening-in-a-desert-utah-water-conservation/ #DripIrrigation #EffecientLandscaping #GardeningUtah #Mulch #RainwaterCollection #utah #UtahGardening #WaterConservation
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Data centres are taking more of our water than ever during the extreme heat this summer
But while millions of people in the UK face restrictions, data centres can use as much water as they like
Confused? James Hitchings-Hales explains
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BD4WA0tgb_g
#surveillance #datacentre #datacente #ai #ukpol #waterconservation #utilities #water #drought #fuckai #climatecrisis
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Ten resilient plants for waterwise Oregon gardens https://www.allforgardening.com/1927616/ten-resilient-plants-for-waterwise-oregon-gardens/ #DroughtTolerantPlants #GardeningOregon #oregon #shrubs #WaterConservation
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Arvada Gardeners hosting open house at Community Garden on Aug. 15 | News https://www.allforgardening.com/1916848/arvada-gardeners-hosting-open-house-at-community-garden-on-aug-15-news/ #ArvadaEvents #ArvadaGardeners #CommunityGarden #garden #gardening #OpenHouse #WaterConservation
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🌱⚖️ Environment and Social Justice Commission of India Announces Punjab Chapter, Unveils 2026–27 Roadmap.
https://aliyesha.com/sub/articles/news/display/pb_environment_social_justice_commission
#ESJCI #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateAction #FloodManagement #WaterConservation #TreePlantation #AirPollution #SustainableDevelopment #Chandigarh #News
Enjoy tracker free reading with us. #privacy #privacymatters
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Arvada Gardeners hosting open house at Community Garden on August 15 | Local Events https://www.allforgardening.com/1912572/arvada-gardeners-hosting-open-house-at-community-garden-on-august-15-local-events/ #ArvadaGardeners #children #CommunityGarden #garden #gardening #OpenHouse #WaterConservation
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📰 Drought Conditions Persist in NC Despite Recent Rain
💧 Recent rainfall has improved drought conditions across parts of North Carolina, especially in central and northeastern regions, but state officials say many areas remain affected by long-term dryness.
🏞️ Reservoirs, groundwater supplies, and several lakes are still below normal levels following an extended drought period.
🚰 State leaders are urging residents and water systems to continue conservation efforts to help protect drinking water supplies and support recovery of critical water resources statewide.
#NCWx #Drought #ClimateResilience #Environment #Sustainability #WaterResources #WaterConservation
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🌱 Rainwater harvesting is a smart way to save money while helping the environment!
Here are some key benefits: • Reduces water bills by using harvested rainwater for non-potable uses.
• Decreases demand on mains water supply, easing pressure on local resources.
• Provides a reliable source of water during dry spells.
https://ukpavingtalkgroup.com/go/y73t
#RainwaterHarvesting #SustainableLiving #WaterConservation #EcoFriendly #HomeImprovement #GardeningTips #UKHomeowners
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Colorado River reservoirs hit record lows as Trump administration threatens major cuts
A deepening water crisis in the Western United States has reached an impasse as disagreement among affected states…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #Climatechange #coloradoriver #UnitedStates #Us #USA #waterconservation
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Colorado River reservoirs hit record lows as Trump administration threatens major cuts
A deepening water crisis in the Western United States has reached an impasse as disagreement among affected states…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #America #climatechange #ColoradoRiver #UnitedStatesofAmerica #Waterconservation
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10 #IndigenousGardening Techniques Still Used Today
By: Robin Sweetser, May 3, 2026
"As gardeners, we are connected to all people who have come before us, caring for the earth and learning how to best grow crops. Ready for the best gardening techniques? Let’s have a look at some age-old gardening wisdom that’s still relevant today.
A Long History of #Gardening
#Gourds, #beans, and #peppers were being cultivated in #Mexico by 5500 BC, and by 5000 BC, #maize was being grown in #Mesoamerica, and #potatoes in #SouthAmerica. The success or failure of these crops had a major impact on people’s survival. It was critical not only that the land provided sustenance but that it sustained them year after year, which required knowledge of #sustainable growing techniques to preserve the land for future generations.
We hear buzzwords like 'sustainable' or 'permaculture' and 'organic' today. But these techniques were here long before we started talking about 'going green.' Perhaps your grandparents also knew some of the older, gentler ways. Many are simply intuitive and based on fostering a closer relationship with nature and the land. If you don’t already, you might want to think about integrating some of these techniques into your own landscape.
Many of the following practices are often viewed as 'new' to the gardening world, but they’ve been around for a long, long time. They have all been traditionally used by #NativeAmerican peoples, but that is not to say that all of these techniques were used by all Native American cultures. Just like separate countries, #Indigenous cultures vary widely in their gardening philosophies and techniques. Below are just a few #sustainable, Earth-conscious ways to grow a better garden.
These practices originate from diverse Indigenous nations across North and South America, including the #Haudenosaunee (#Iroquois), #Hopi, #Wampanoag, and many others. Agricultural traditions varied widely by climate, geography, and culture.
Companion Planting (the #ThreeSisters Method)
Time-honored gardening wisdom says that certain plants, when grown together, improve each other’s health and yields. For instance, some plants attract beneficial insects that help to protect a companion, while other plants (particularly herbs) act as repellents.
A commonly cited example is the Three Sisters Garden, which has been traditionally practiced by the Wampanoag people of what is now the northeastern United States. A prime demonstration of companion planting at its best, corn provides support for pole beans to climb, the beans add nitrogen to the soil for future crops to use, and squash leaves shade the soil around the taller plants, like a living mulch. Squash’s prickly leaves also deter marauding animal pests. Some would add a fourth sister—a flowering plant such as #sunflowers—to draw in #pollinators.
#Intercropping or #polyculture of plants that have mutual benefits (aka companion planting) mimics the way different species grow together in nature. #Monoculture, on the other hand, leads to the exhaustion of soil nutrients. Indigenous people also discovered that plant diversity meant diet diversity. If one crop should fail, the others could fill that void.
Try 'intercropping' in your vegetable garden. Sneak small crops in between bigger ones; the small crops will be ready before the big ones need the space.
#Terracing for #SoilConservation
Terracing creates flat planting beds in hilly terrain. Taming the steep slopes slows runoff, allowing water to seep into the beds and curb erosion.
Creating terraces in which to garden is an especially good way to garden where rain is seasonal, sporadic, and often comes in heavy downpours. In the southwestern U.S., for example, terracing was key to the agricultural success of the Anasazi and their descendants, the #Hopi, who still use terraced gardens today. This can be seen in the village of #HotevillaBacavi, in northern Arizona, where traditional #TerracedGardens were restored in the 1990s.
If you wish to garden sustainably on sloped land for years to come, the use of terracing is essential in avoiding soil erosion that carries your precious topsoil away.
There are different types of #terracing. If you have a slope, consider using some rocks or retaining walls to create a series of flattened areas, mitigating runoff. Ancient terraces are seen all over the steep terrain in #Greece, too.
Traditional Irrigation Methods
Thousands of years ago, the Anasazi people inhabited what is now the Four Corners region of the U.S., an area known for its low annual rainfall. They traditionally built catchments, check dams (dams made of rock that held onto soil but allowed water to pass through), and reservoirs to collect the infrequent stormwater. The Hopi people of northern Arizona also use these age-old techniques to irrigate their gardens in this arid landscape, although modern technology has allowed for expanded #WaterConservation efforts.
If you live in a dry area, storing water in ponds, cisterns, or even a #RainBarrel is a wise idea, as the reserved water can be used for irrigation as needed.
Conversely, in areas with floods, people learned how to use what could be destructive as a way to boost productivity. For example, one technique was to create shallow depressions so that when the floodwaters rose, the water could be stored. Another technique was to use #canals near rivers to divert water to nearby farmland."
Read more:
https://www.almanac.com/10-indigenous-gardening-techniques-still-used-today#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #NativeAmericans #TraditionalTechnology #ClimateChangeGardening #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge #TEK #TerracedGardens #RainGardens
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Our olla-irrigated arugula patch. This is one of few greens I can grow successfully during a #Florida summer. We got some good rain from the system that became TS Bertha, and before that I hand watered as well. Just to say that the olla wasn’t the only source of irrigation. It mostly just helped me go longer between waterings. Mulch helps, too, of course. #OllasByOsa #Zone10 #gardening #WaterConservation
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Pillen is 100% under the MAGA tent and is running for re-election. This is a temporary halt.
https://www.wowt.com/2026/07/17/nebraska-governor-sign-executive-order-pertaining-data-centers-monday/ -
#GilaRiverIndianCommunity moves forward with #SolarCanal project, first in country
by Shondiin Silversmith, November 15, 2023
"In an effort to address the ongoing drought affecting the Southwest, the Gila River Indian Community is taking an innovative step forward by launching its Solar Canal Project to construct the country’s first solar-over-canal project.
" 'A tribe is leading the way,' Gila River Indian Community Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis said, adding that the shovel-ready project will immediately address water conservation.
"The Gila River Indian Community and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed an agreement on Thursday in Sacaton, kicking off construction on the first phase of the #PimaMaricopa Irrigation Project Renewal Energy Pilot Project, which is expected to be completed in 2025.
" 'This new technology fits and supports our culture and tradition as we look forward to being sustainable in the future in a very real way,' Lewis said. The project may break new ground for the tribe, but he said it furthers their role as stewards of their water.
"Lewis said they’re looking at this in terms of a #BlueGreenTribalAgriculturalEconomy, in which blue represents conserving water and green symbolizes #RenewableEnergy.
"The #GRIC has over 150 miles of canal that could ultimately be covered with solar panels, and this project could be a game changer for creating energy.
"The first phase of the project involves the construction of solar panels over a portion of the GRIC’s Interstate 10 Level Top canal, according to the tribe, and the project works to conserve water and generate renewable energy for tribal irrigation facilities.
"David Deyoung, the director of the Pima-Maricopa Irrigation Project, said there are two ways this project can conserve water: reducing the evaporative water losses and minimizing water use for power generation. The combination, he said, will save about 200 acre-feet a year.
"The project is expected to produce approximately one megawatt of renewable energy to offset energy needs and costs for tribal farmers, according to the GRIC.
"The #SolarPanels are expected to cover more than 1,000 feet of the canal as part of phase one of the project. Lewis said he hopes to launch phase two in December, which involves installing solar panels on top of more canals near #CasaBlanca.
"Michael Connor, the assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, called the project incredibly innovative work toward #CleanEnergy and water conservation.
" 'The community has helped us innovate our process for working with tribes,' Conner said in a video about the signing shared on X.
"Lewis said it’s great to see all the plans come to fruition, and he believes that the Gila River Indian Community is setting new ground for other tribes to follow."
Source:
https://ictnews.org/news/gila-river-indian-community-moves-foward-with-solar-canal-project-first-in-country/#SolarPunkSunday #SolarPower #DroughtProtection #WaterIsLife #PreventingWaterLoss #WaterConservation #SolarPanels #Pima #Maricopa #NativeAmericans #NativeAmericanNews
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This Simple Backyard Upgrade Could Cut Your Water Bill All Summer Long https://www.allforgardening.com/1855980/this-simple-backyard-upgrade-could-cut-your-water-bill-all-summer-long/ #EmilyScott #garden #GardenTools #gardening #RainBarrels #WaterBills #WaterConservation #WaterSource
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#Signs by the nature house & along boardwalk at #SwanLakeNatureSanctuary.
#ConservingWater - #MicroIrrigation
#NativePlantGarden - #PreservingHabitats
#WesternPaintedTurtle - citizens' monitoring & reporting information.#Saanich #VictoriaBC #NatureEducation #LearnAboutNature #WildlifeConservation #CommunityEducation #nonprofit #NatureConservation #stewardship #ProtectNature #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #VisitAndLearn #NaturePark #BirdsEstuary #NoDogsAllowed #WaterConservation
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How To Build A #DIY #Greywater System (Complete Guide)
January 9, 2022 by Dylan Crosbie
"Welcome to our complete guide to building your DIY greywater system!
A greywater system will decrease your carbon footprint, save water and decrease your utility bills. The system recycles water from your home and allows you to use it again for irrigation and flushing toilets.
It can be a simple, low-tech system that will be cost-effective in the long run and lower your water usage by up to 40%."
Learn more:
https://climatebiz.com/diy-greywater-system/#SolarPunkSunday #Solarpunk #PracticalSolarPunk #Graywater #GreywaterSystems #WaterConservation #WaterIsLife #LoTech #LowTech
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Rain barrels prepped and cleaned for (hopefully) the first real rain of the season next week
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Where ‘#DayZeroDroughts’ could happen as soon as this decade
Story by Laura Paddison, September 23, 2025
Excerpt: "Cities are particularly at risk as booming populations increase demand on water resources already under pressure from #ClimateChange and mismanagement. Low-income communities are expected to be disproportionately affected, the study found.
"Some parts of the world, including the Mediterranean, southern Africa, Asia and Australia, are projected to endure more prolonged day-zero drought events with less time between each one, limiting their ability to recover, the report found. This can have devastating effects on agriculture and ecosystems, and for some particularly badly affected areas, it throws into question 'whether people might still be able to live there long term,' Franzke said.
The findings point to the clear need to speed up the clean energy transition, he said, as well as improve water management — huge amounts are wasted through leaky pipes, for example.
"The research should also guide industry, he added, pointing to the proliferation of water-guzzling #SemiconductorManufacturing and #DataCenters in water-stressed areas such as #Texas and #Arizona."
Read more:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/where-day-zero-droughts-could-happen-as-soon-as-this-decade/#WaterIsLife #Rainbarrels #WaterManagement #GreywaterSystems #Greywater #Graywater #WaterConservation #NoWaterForAI #NoWaterForDatacenters #AISucks #ClimateChange #Drought #FossilFuels #DayZero
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How Often Should You Wet Down Your #Compost Heap?
Compost needs more than rotting kitchen scraps to work well. It needs water, air, and a well-balanced ratio of organic matter. Wet down your compost heap as often as necessary to ensure it’s moist, aerated, and warm throughout the seasons.
by Jerad Bryant and Sarah Jay
Last updated: July 11, 2025"Without water, compost will turn dry, brittle, and crumbly. It won’t contain tons of microbes and worms; it’ll be half of what it can be with regular watering. So, the question remains: how often should you wet down your compost heap?"
Learn more:
https://www.epicgardening.com/wet-compost-heap/#SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeGardening #Gardening #Compost #Composting #Greywater #WaterConservation #WaterIsLife #SoilIsLife
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Why #Composting Is Essential During #Drought Conditions (includes tips on using #Graywater)
"Drought conditions change the fundamental dynamics of the composting process, creating unique challenges that require specific adaptations to maintain effective decomposition.
"During drought conditions, your compost pile will break down much slower than usual. The microorganisms and bacteria responsible for decomposition require moisture to function properly—with moisture levels below 40%, their activity dramatically decreases. This means kitchen scraps and yard waste that might decompose in 3-4 months could now take 6-8 months to fully break down. Without adequate moisture, fungi and bacteria simply can’t process organic materials efficiently.
"Maintaining adequate moisture becomes your biggest challenge during drought. Traditional composting guidance recommends a moisture content of 50-60%—about as damp as a wrung-out sponge. During drought, evaporation happens rapidly, with exposed compost piles losing 30-40% more moisture than normal. Your pile can quickly become too dry, entering a dormant state where beneficial microbes go inactive. This not only halts decomposition but also makes it harder to rehydrate the pile once conditions improve."
Learn more:
https://www.farmstandapp.com/19920/composting-during-drought-conditions/#SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeGardening #Gardening #Compost #Composting #Greywater #WaterConservation #WaterIsLife #SoilIsLife
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Rain barrels and composters
#WestGreyOntario Municipality is now selling backyard composters! These are available for purchase at the Municipal office. The composters are $55, payable by cash, cheque or debit.
Backyard composting is a simple and effective way to manage food waste at home. Managing food and organic waste materials in a backyard unit is the most cost-effective method for organic waste materials and you get a great nutrient rich material to use on your lawn and in your garden.
As a rural community, West Grey residents have a close connection to nature and agriculture, and by leveraging our rural values we can make a positive impact on our waste management and preserve the finite capacity of our landfill sites.
Rain barrels
West Grey Municipality is now selling rain barrels and diverters! These are available for purchase at the Municipal office, and pickup at the Durham Waste Site during regular hours. The rain barrels are $63 and diverters are $40, payable by cash, cheque or debit. Limited stock available, first come first serve."
https://www.westgrey.com/en/services/rain-barrels-and-composters.aspx
#WaterConservation #Landfills #Composting #ReduceFoodWaste #CompostFoodWaste #RainwaterCollection #WaterIsLife
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Rain Barrel & Compost Bin Distribution Event
"For the 9th year in a row, the City of Edmond is partnering with the Central #Oklahoma Stormwater Alliance (#COSWA) member cities of Bethany, Choctaw, Noble, Norman, Midwest City, Moore, Mustang, Oklahoma City, Stillwater, and Yukon in a regional effort to encourage Oklahoma residents to conserve water, reduce water pollution, improve air quality, and divert waste from landfills by using rain barrels and compost bins. The distribution event will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024."
https://www.edmondok.gov/1391/Rain-Barrel-Compost-Bin-Distribution-Eve
#WaterConservation #Landfills #Composting #ReduceFoodWaste #CompostFoodWaste #RainwaterCollection #WaterIsLife
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An example of municipal programs which offer discounted composters (Earth machines) and rainbarrels at a discounted rate. If your state or municipality doesn't offer them, they should. I believe the #EPA provides funding for the discounts.
#ErieCountyNY offers residents rain barrels and compost bins
#WaterConservation #Landfills #Composting #ReduceFoodWaste #CompostFoodWaste #RainwaterCollection #WaterIsLife
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Las Vegas Is Going All In On Its Water Conservation Plan
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https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/las-vegas-going-all-in-water-conservation-plan-180983974/ <-- shared technical article
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[Las Vegas was never a smart place for a city, a happenstance of cultural, commercial and other social factors, including the legalization of gambling in 1931 with the associated organised crime and now commercial money-making interests driving large growth; climate change and dwindling water resources have only exacerbated that poor location’s various issues – but it is refreshing to see that the city and state officials realise that they were on the proverbial ‘borrowed time’, or in this case: water]
#water #hydrology #waterresources #watersecurity #climatechange #drought #LasVegas #ColoradoRiver #growth #urban #urbandevelopment #sutainability #zeroscaping #waterconservation #Nevada #sustainability #greywater #blackwater #watersaving #urbanplanning #townplanning #regulations #fines #enforcement #legislation #USWest -
A New, Rigorous Assessment Of Remote Sensing Tool's Accuracy For Supporting Satellite-Based Water Management [NASA's OpenET]
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https://phys.org/news/2024-01-rigorous-remote-tool-accuracy-satellite.html <-- shared technical article
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s44221-023-00181-7 <-- shared paper
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https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/openet-satellite-based-water-data-resource/ <-- NASA OpenET satellite-based water data home page
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https://youtu.be/uAapAAInDpQ?si=njJfqvrtZ1MWR3CQ <-- NASA OpenET overview video
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #water #waterresources #hydrology #watersecurity #OpenET #remotesensing #model #modeling #satellite #watermanagement #statistics #geostatistics #opendata #arid #sustainable #landsat #evapotranspiration #ET #corrleation #watermanagement #soil #plant #crops #cropland #agriculture #farming #wheat #corn #soy #rice #waterconservation #watersustainability #watersupply #NASA
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Land Matters Podcast - Water in the West
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https://www.lincolninst.edu/publications/articles/2023-10-land-matters-podcast-water-in-the-west <-- link to technical article / podcast
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#water #hydrology #water #watermanagement #waterconservation #waterresources #climatechange #USA #USWest #urban #farming #agriculture #podcast #BabbittCenter #policy #planning #history #watersecurity #extremeweather #drought #overuse #waterislife #LandMatters #waterstorage #coloradoriver #ColoradoRiverCompact #magicwater #appliedscience #politics #allocation #sustainability
#LincolnInstituteOfLandPolicy
