As Colorado’s wildfire threat grows, Douglas County turns to biochar as ‘next level’ mitigation tool

Biochar as a material is not novel. It has been produced by humans for more than 2,000 years. But churning out the material ...

Water restrictions to take effect amid drought conditions, violators could be fined

New water restrictions will take effect across the Tampa Bay region beginning February 8, as drought conditions persist. The ...
Engineering News

The CSIR’s wildfire detection and monitoring system now accessible without needing a log-in

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has announced that its satellite imagery-based Advanced Fire ...
Yakima Herald-Republic

Water banks allow development to occur in water-short Yakima basin

To get a permit to build a home in the Yakima River Basin, you need to prove that water is available not just physically, but legally. For properties without an existing water right, that could end up ...
WFLA News Channel 8

Sarasota receives $13.5 million for St. Armands flood water mitigation project

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — Sarasota County commissioners voted to approve funding for a project aimed at improving and updating storm water infrastructure on St. Armands Key. Dozens of local stakeholders ...
Tampa Bay Times

Water pollution puts Floridians at risk of severe health problems

Chemicals foul wells used for drinking water and fuel harmful algae that can make people sick, a Times investigation shows. Chemicals foul wells used for drinking water and fuel harmful algae that can ...
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Sarasota receives $13.5 million for St. Armands flood water mitigation project

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Los Angeles Times

L.A.’s hydrants ran dry during the fires. Residents are still demanding solutions

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The deadly wildfires in January revealed the limitations of Southern California’s water systems. When the ...
Noozhawk

Lotusland Embarks on Fire Mitigation and Water Sustainability Project

Ganna Walska Lotusland, known for its world-class plant collections and leadership in sustainable horticulture, has completed the first phase of targeted fire mitigation and water sustainability ...
Eagle-Tribune

As wells dry up, NH's drinking water future is unclear

More than 200 wells went dry in New Hampshire during this year’s historic drought. With similarly sporadic precipitation trends predicted to continue, what that means for drinking water reliability in ...
WLWT

Boil water advisory issued for Williamstown, Dry Ridge residents

A water main break has forced a boil water advisory to be issued in parts of Grant County, Kentucky, on Wednesday.According to the Northern Kentucky Health Department, the advisory is in effect for ...
Wired

Why Tehran Is Running Out of Water

Because of shifting storms and sweltering summers, Iran’s capital faces a future “Day Zero” when the taps run dry. These cascading impacts stem from a prolonged shortage of precipitation in recent ...