Depleted Groundwater Could Be Refilled by Borrowing a Trick from Solar Power by Erica Gies of Scientific American
Read this quick discussion on how slowing excess water can help refill underground aquifers, by taking inspiration from how solar power is added and stored in the grid.
Check out the USAID's Subwatershed Population Calculator. According to GlobalWaters, this tool is build to allow users to estimate the total population living in a subwatershed, allowing researchers, non-profits, and anyone else to see who is impacted by water quality in a given region.
Learn more here or explore GlobalWaters' interactive report on drinking water and sanitation equity gaps!
Agriculture accounts for a significant amount of climate change yet just 0.8% of capitol to mitigate or negate its impacts is invested in small-scale agricultural systems. The IISD reviewed a white paper on the topic by the International Fund for Agricultural Develop.
9 environmental organizations empowering long-term change with the circular fashion economy by Caroline Knapp
Check out 1% For The Planet's discussion of nine members' ways to minimize the environmental impacts of the fashion industry. Groups include Drip by Drip, an organization focused on cleaning freshwater where second-hand clothing is destroyed, and DIRT, which is focused on biodynamic farming of raw materials.
Read about updates to EPA rules governing water, how drones help detect vineyard issues, and more!
EPA publishes updated Waters of the United States rule by Rusty Rumley
In response to the Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court ruling, the EPA has issued a rule change to narrow the scope of its definition of the "waters of the United States," which are waters regulated by the EPA. This article provides links to information on the court case, the rule change, and the Clean Water Act.
Eye in the sky spies on vineyard diseases by Lee Allen
Learn how drones and satellite imaging is helping grape growers identify vineyard issues early!
Research results: Producing food in a drying climate by Lee Allen
Learn about research into farming adaptation to climate change and drought-tolerance conducted by the University of Arizona in Tucson.
Join the International Water Management Institute's World Water Week, taking place August 20th - 24th, for a global look at water and sustainability. The conference is available online here.
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is a international research-for-development (R4D) organization dedicated to water management and climate change mitigation founded in 1985.
A view from Lewis Rogers Lane of vineyards in the Ribbon Ridge AVA.
Satellites unveil the far-reaching impact of irrigation by the European Space Agency
Explore the damage done to the Earth's surface due to freshwater extraction for irrigation.
Photo Time: USAID's 2023 Water-Secure World Photo Contest Winners
Check out winners and runners up here!
As the demand for water rises, we need to re-think global water storage by Matthew McCartney of the IWMI
Learn about storage needs as the world approaches a drinking water crisis.
25 Countries, Housing One-quarter of the Population, Face Extremely High Water Stress by Samantha Kuzma, Liz Saccoccia and Marlena Chertock of the World Resources Institute
The news is devastating, but a must read.
Here’s where water is running out in the world — and why by Veronica Penney and John Muyskens of the Washington Post
This is an in-depth analysis of the above WRI report.
Sunburned grapes in the vineyard.
Start your Monday off with some fresh off the press news! Check out these recently published articles discussing the dreaded 'd' word in agriculture: drought.
Texas farmers are worried one of the state’s most precious water resources is running dry. You should be, too. by Jayme Lozano Carver of the Texas Tribune via Grist
It's an agricultural nightmare. And it's just around the corner.
Make do with the dry by Kaitlyn Doolittle of the Hudson Star-Observer
Learn how farmers in Wisconsin are taking a proactive approach to dry conditions.
An Underlooked Reason the Colorado River Is Drying Up by Samuel Shaw of the Atlantic
A deep dive into fodder crops and their impact on water scarcity.
The World Resource Institute (WRI) released a report on the effects of wildfires on human health, the environment, and water. Inspired by the devastation wrecked by the Canadian wildfires, the report outlines five key areas that are impacted by the fires. Of particular interest is the impact on watersheds. Trees and forest growth help filter water and prevent soil erosion. There’s more to the story, so read the full report here.
The World Resource Institute (WRI) is an international water and development research organization.
Start your Monday off with some fresh off the press news! Check out these recently published articles discussing global surface waters. Read the original report here.
Over half of the world's lakes are drying out, study warns by Rebecca Falconer of Axios
A deeply urgent look at a report published by Science magazine on global lake levels.
Why the amount of water storage is declining in lakes around the world by Julia Jacobo of ABC News
Another take on the report.
Managing Rivers As Systems To Maintain Irrigation And Other Benefits by Jeff Opperman of Forbes Magazine
Explore the importance of rivers to irrigation and food production and how climate change may threaten these systems.
The NY Times and LA Times recently published articles on water and climate change.
LA Times article “Audit finds California water agency not adequately considering climate change in forecasts” by staff writer Ian James gives a deep dive state auditor released a report critical of the agency’s inclusion of climate data in predicting future water needs for Southern California. James’ reporting offering a deeper look into problems addressed by the auditor.
NY Times article “Pumping Groundwater Has Changed Earth’s Spin, Study Finds” by Raymond Zhong provides a look at the groundbreaking (ground shifting?) realization by scientists that ground water extraction has altered the rotation of the earth. Story shared by member. Article is behind a paywall.
