Water

population growth

The United States population is expected to pass 400 million by 2051. That’s 85 million more people who will need good jobs, sufficient space, clean water and energy.[read more]

urban forestry

Toronto has one of the most ambitious urban forestry plans in North America, having set a goal of increasing the overall tree canopy from 17 percent to 40 percent.[read more]

urban farming

A look at how the extensive lawn irrigation system in Phoenix could be used to grow vegetables instead of grass lawns and ultimately offer “a way for regular people to be able to feed themselves regularly.”[read more]

public-private partnerships

All across America, communities have huge obstacles to overcome as they struggle to provide reliable water in the face of aging infrastructure, growing demand and the increasing complexity of water management.[read more]

Ilusu Dam, Turkey

At first glance hydroelectric dams seem like a smart solution: they’re immune from volatile fuel prices, don’t involve the burning of climate changing fuels, and they can generate tremendous amounts of electricity.[read more]

stormwater management

Rainwater harvesting can be seen as a means to reduce the demand on the potable water supply, rather than as a source of water in situations where no other source is available.[read more]

water usage

This infographic has been provided by Melanie Palmero, Loch Ness Water Gardens. Everybody needs to become more aware of how we use, and sometimes waste this resource.[read more]

London urban farming

This urban farm is embracing aquaponics, a food production system that combines aquaculture and hydroponics, and it’s both hygienic and sustainable.[read more]

Every individual and community has the ability to help preserve our environment and our source water and watersheds. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to give back to yours.[read more]

water consumption

Matt Grocoff is a proven zero energy master. Now the Ann Arbor, MI homeowner and a team of engineering students from the University of Michigan have plans to retrofit a century-old Victorian[read more]

Dense urban areas need effective on-site stormwater management solutions. Wherever possible, we should pick ones that address every aspect of the water cycle.[read more]

image via shutterstock

In our data-rich financial universe, a fundamental economic question remains unanswered: at what cost is it economical for the world’s largest cities to bring additional water supply online?[read more]