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Adapting Your Work to a Changing Climate
In this presentation, Andrew Fahlund from American Rivers shows you how your organization can begin addressing climate change today and in the future. As river advocates, we will have a first-hand look at how climate change will impact riparian ecosystems and many of us will be prompted to deal with the consequences that a changing climate will have on our rivers, lakes and streams. View this presentation for practical ideas to get your organization geared up to work on climate issues and seize any opportunities this new work might present.
Cases in Water Conservation: How Efficiency Programs Help Water Utilities Save Water and Avoid Costs
California's Water-Energy Relationship
Water and Energy: Leveraging Voluntary Programs to Save Both Water and Energy
This report, published by the EPA in March 2008, provides some of the most recent data on the amount of water and energy that can be saved with existing technologies and expanded programs. The report concludes that while significant amounts of water and energy have been saved through conservation and efficiency programs, the implementation of a national program, such as the EPA's new WaterSense initiative, would greatly increase savings.
Water-Energy Nexus (Southwest Hydrology)
This issue of Southwest Hydrology explores the water-energy nexus from both sides of the issue--how water is used in energy production, as well as how energy is consumed to treat, distribute, and heat water. In addition to a variety of case studies, this publication offers a number of insightful articles on the intrinsic link between water and energy, including the water usage for ethanol production, water/energy comparisons between different types of cooling systems, the far-reaching benefits of water efficiency and much more.
The Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture, Land Resources, Water Resources, and Biodiversity in the United States
Published by the US Department of Agriculture, this is the most recent report on climate change issued by a federal agency--and it might be the most sobering. This peer-reviewed report "focuses on the next 25 to 50 years, and finds that climate change is already affecting U.S. water resources, agriculture, land resources, and biodiversity, and will continue to do so." Most of these effects are negative and will very likely result in ecological and economic consequences for years to come.
Integrating Stormwater Management and Municipal Planning
Flooding events in many parts of the country are increasing in both intensity and frequency; stormwater management needs to extend beyond water quality and quantity management for new developments. This presentation from River Rally 2008 explores how to partner with local officials and implement creative approaches to alleviate stormwater flooding caused by poorly planned development. Presenter: Jennifer Coffey from the Stony Brook-Milstone Watershed Association.
