Tag Archives: water

The Importance of Aquifers

National Geographic has posted an article about the draining of aquifers in the American West.  The Mobile Irrigation Labs exist to prevent things like this from happening in Florida. If You Think the Water Crisis Can’t Get Worse, Wait Until the … Continue reading

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South Florida Water Management District Grants

The South Florida Water Management District’s Water Savings Incentive Program (WaterSIP) provides support for water-conserving technology.  The application period is August 8th until September 7th. WaterSIP 2011 Information (PDF, 408 KB)

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Rain Garden

The Environmental Protection Agency awarded the City of Athens, Tennessee a grant to restore a wetland and produce a video on water quality and rain gardens. It showcases activities that local homeowners and communities can do to manage stormwater:

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A Street Renovation in Los Angeles

A group of government agencies and businesses teamed up to see what an environmentally-friendly suburban street would look like.  It cost $2.7 million, but the results are very interesting.

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