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From Roof to Rain Barrel to Yard: Class with Kim Titus from Urban Farmer Store this Saturday, 2/21/15

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From Roof to Rain Barrel to Yard: Class with Kim Titus from Urban Farmer Store this Saturday, 2/21/15
The current drought is caused by warmer temperatures due to climate change, but in 2015 so far, California has had average precipitation. The warming weather means more of it falls as rain, leading to diminishing snow pack to carry us through our dry summers. These type of conditions make capturing and making the most of… Read more »

Indra Designs, Inc.

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Indra Designs, Inc.
Water management and landscape designs for a sustainable future: – Storm water management, – Rainwater Collection System Design and Consulatation – Greywater System Design and Consultation – Irrigation System Audit – Smart Timers and ET (Evapotranspiration) Systems – Water Efficient Landscape Design and Implementation – Native Plant Consultation… Read more »

EcoHouse Drought Strategy Tour, 4/6/14

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EcoHouse Drought Strategy Tour, 4/6/14
California’s severe drought reminds us it’s time to get serious about water conservation. Get the information and inspiration you need at our tour of the EcoHouse, Sunday, April 6th, from 10 – 1 PM. Join us for an in-depth slide show and presentation on water ecology and innovative water recycling solutions. Learn ways to turn… Read more »

Shift in Perspective: It’s a Drought 37% of the Time

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Shift in Perspective: It's a Drought 37% of the Time
The news media, the governor, water agencies, farmers, urban residents, and even President Obama have all responded to the extreme drought. While this response is warranted based on available water resources, a recent blog post by Wholly H2O’s Elizabeth Dougherty points out that treating the drought like an exceptional weather event is inaccurate. Looking back… Read more »

EcoHouse Tour This Sunday, 6/30/13: Create Water-Saving Features in Your Yard

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EcoHouse Tour This Sunday, 6/30/13: Create Water-Saving Features in Your Yard
Concerned about drought? Summer is a great time for setting your yard up to be a water-saving site with greywater systems, rainwater catchment, earthworks, and appropriate landscaping choices. At this Sunday’s tour, you’ll learn about greywater design and take a tour of the EcoHouse systems–the first permitted residential constructed wetland/greywater system in California and the… Read more »