Absolut Elyx, the elite vodka company, has partnered with Water For People, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide quality drinking water to all. For every bottle of Absolute Elyx Pineapple of Hospitality sold in the U.S., Water For People will provide 560 liters of water – enough for …
Read More »Water landscaping certification in the works
The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is considering adopting a program that would educate landscapers on the proper watering techniques during the California drought. Once the landscaper completes the program, they will receive certification stating they went through the informative program. One of the main points of the program would focus …
Read More »Water quality strategy in the works
The severity of the California drought has left many watersheds vulnerable to contaminants, which can and will ultimately impact the state’s drinking water quality. To help combat the problem, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1 million grant to the Water Research Foundation (WRF) to treat drinking water, should the contaminants …
Read More »Preparing your pets for El Nino
As we head into a strong El Nino season, pet owners are being warned to exude caution to protect their animals and their homes. Here’s how you should prepare: Cats and Dogs Make sure you have one week worth of food per animal. Store food in properly sealed containers. Food that isn’t …
Read More »DWR groundwater basin regulations go into effect
Although the Department of Water Resources (DWR) was expected to begin implementing basin boundary regulations in January 2016, the agency decided to begin the implementations on Monday. Because DWR began the implementation earlier than anticipated, water agencies have an additional six weeks to file basin boundary changes under the Sustainable …
Read More »Drought rules extended by Governor
On January 17, 2014, Governor Jerry Brown declared a State of Emergency due to the severity of the California drought. As part of his executive order, Brown mandated a 25 percent cutback in water use across the state. Although California is expected to see a strong El Nino season, meteorologists …
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