Megadrought’s Construction Fallout Begins
A tiny Utah city’s ban on new housing could be where all of the parched Western U.S. is heading....
Posts about water conservation (4)
A Smart Way With Water
With rainwater harvesting, an atmospheric water collector, and water-conscious appliances,...
A Permanent State of Drought
Despite a reasonable amount of precipitation in the winter and early spring, much of the western...
IAPMO to Certify Soil-Moisture-Based Irrigation Controllers
WaterSense-labeled soil-based irrigation controllers save water and promote healthier plants. IAPMO...
IAPMO’s Water Demand Calculator Available for Download
IAPMO’s Water Demand Calculator version 2.0 offers new and enhanced features. While the basic...
Water: A Balancing Act
Two-thirds of Earth is water—yet its increasingly limited availability will make future...
The Age of the Pool is Over. Long Live the Spool!
If your client wants a swimming pool, try talking them into a sustainable spa instead. Swimming...
Tips for Keeping Your Lawn Alive in an Age of Water Rationing
Maybe the time has come to give up lawns altogether, but it you're not ready yet, here's how to...
Landscaping in Soggy Spots
Low-lying sites are problematic for many plants, but the right landscaping can absorb excess water...
Just the Right Pressure
I've learned a lot from my failures as a gardener. Back before I knew better, I used to unleash the...