Council approves Title 13 amendments raising water and sewer rates, adding master‑meter structure and irrigation ordinance The Town Council voted unanimously March 16 to amend Title 13 of the Jackson Municipal Code: water rates would rise about 25%, sewer charges about 10%, a master‑meter rate structure for some developments was added, and a three‑phase irrigation ordinance with trigger thresholds was adopted, effective June 1, 2026.

Jackson's Town Council just approved significant increases to water and sewer rates, plus a new irrigation ordinance—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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England faces a five billion litre daily water shortfall by 2055. A new report finds that showers, toilets and leaks are the priority – but habits, not motivation, are the real challenge. www.surrey.ac.uk/news/changin... #WaterEfficiency #Sustainability

Senate hearing: climate-smart ag programs delivered measurable GHG and water benefits but face tight GGRF funding State officials and analysts told a joint Senate Agriculture and Environmental Quality hearing that decade-long investments in climate‑smart agriculture have produced measurable greenhouse‑gas and water savings, but witnesses said chronic funding shortages in the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) threaten continued momentum.

California's investment in climate-smart agriculture has cut emissions equivalent to removing 7.1 million cars from the road, but funding shortages threaten its future impact.

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The United Arab Emirates reports a positive sentiment score of 0.800. This is supported by record oil and gas exports and the introduction of a new water resource... worldmoodatlas.com/ #GoodNews #UAE #Economy #WaterEfficiency #WorldMoodAtlas

Designer: Converting a typical Utah bluegrass yard can save about 100,000 gallons a year Daryl Lindsay of Yard Farmer told a Utah Division of Water Resources webinar that converting a typical quarter- to third-acre Kentucky bluegrass yard to a water-wise landscape can save roughly 100,000 gallons annually and outlined design, irrigation and weed-management steps homeowners should follow.

Transforming your water-hungry bluegrass lawn into a lush, native landscape could save you a staggering 100,000 gallons of water every year!

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Port Hueneme accepts $710,000 turnkey turf grant, approves City Hall and Miranda Park designs Council accepted a $710,000 Turnkey Turf grant to remove nonfunctional turf at City Hall and Miranda Park and replace it with drought‑tolerant landscaping; the project must comply with upcoming state nonfunctional turf rules beginning Jan. 1, 2027, and staff said the grant supplies a contractor and requires completion by June.

Port Hueneme is transforming City Hall and Miranda Park with a $710,000 grant for drought-tolerant landscaping, setting the stage for a greener future!

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#PortHuenemeCityVenturaCounty #CA #WaterEfficiency #CitizenPortal #PortHuenemeTurf #PublicWorksReform

Indus Waters Treaty and the Hydro-Economic Security of Pakistan - Stratheia Water crisis threatens agriculture and economic stability, demanding treaty reform, hydro-economic planning, and climate-aware governance.

Future agriculture will not be measured by how much water is used—but by how much value is produced per drop. Productivity must replace volume as the core policy principle.
#SmartAgriculture #WaterEfficiency #SustainableDevelopment
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Committee favors HB 400 to push water-efficient landscaping for new construction in Great Salt Lake drainages HB 400 directs municipalities in the Great Salt Lake drainage without water-efficient new-construction ordinances to enact them; the committee gave the bill a favorable recommendation after hearing water-resource statistics and receiving agency support.

Utah's HB 400 aims to revolutionize water conservation by pushing cities to adopt water-efficient landscaping for new construction, a crucial step for the future of the Great Salt Lake!

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Learn about easy, water-efficient garden watering . . .

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State outlines $2-per-square-foot landscape rebate; counties must adopt ordinances to make unincorporated areas eligible The Division of Water Resources presented the Landscape Incentive Program: a $2 per square foot rebate for replacing turf with water‑efficient landscaping. Program eligibility requires local ordinance adoption for new construction (counties may adopt on behalf of unincorporated areas) and the rebate can apply to retrofits once ordinances are in place.

Utah is offering residents $2 per square foot to transform thirsty lawns into beautiful, water-efficient landscapes—find out how your community can join in!

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Utah Waterways touts statewide ‘Slow the Flow’ expansion, new K–12 curriculum and partnerships Utah Waterways officials told the appropriations subcommittee they have expanded the Slow the Flow water-conservation campaign statewide, doubled its budget through partner contributions, rolled out a K–12 water curriculum finalized June 2025, and are piloting visible yard conversions that cut outdoor water use roughly 75%.

Utah Waterways is revolutionizing water conservation with its expanded 'Slow the Flow' campaign, a groundbreaking K–12 curriculum, and partnerships that have slashed outdoor water use by 75%!

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#UT #WaterEfficiency #CitizenPortal #EducationInitiatives

Water bills rising?
5 easy ways to save water and money at home:
Fix leaks
Shorter showers
Efficient appliances
Rainwater collection
Smarter habits
Small changes. Real savings.
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#Sustainability #WaterEfficiency #CostSavings #ClimateAction

The winter rains are back.
Thousands of litres fall on your roof… straight into the drain.
Then in summer?
You pay for water to keep your garden alive.
Why not use what’s already falling for free?
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#GoingGreen #WaterEfficiency #ClimateAction

Sun City West reports record water savings for 2025 and trials TifTuf turf at Echo Mesa Maintenance staff reported the 2025 golf operation used 434 acre‑feet less than its allotment and outlined a TifTuf fairway trial and a proposed Stardust irrigation/turf project intended to reduce water use and operating costs.

Sun City West just reported its lowest water usage in 13 years, and exciting new turf trials could save even more!

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#SunCityWestMaricopaCounty #AZ #EnvironmentalInnovation #SustainableTurf #WaterEfficiency #SunCityWestWaterConservation #CitizenPortal

Lawmaker urges committee to pass H.R. 4593 to codify per-nozzle showerflow cap An unidentified speaker told the Energy and Commerce: House Committee that H.R. 4593 would codify a per-nozzle 2.5 gallons-per-minute limit for shower systems, arguing recent energy-efficiency rules are costly, overly complex and misleading to consumers.

A lawmaker is pushing for H.R. 4593 to ensure that each shower nozzle can flow at a maximum of 2.5 gallons per minute, claiming recent regulations have confused consumers and burdened manufacturers.

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#US #ConsumerChoice #WaterEfficiency #RegulatoryCertainty #CitizenPortal

Climate change effects on olive tree production and water use efficiency using carbon-water fluxes and remote sensing in a semi-arid orchard in Morocco

This paper by Grich et al. shows declining chill hours, rising heat, and yield drops since 2020. Highlights adaptive strategies needed for resilient olive cultivation. spkl.io/63328Al5u2 #ClimateChange #Agriculture #WaterEfficiency

Sistemas de cultivo hidropónico y aeropónico con recirculación total de agua y nutrientes.
#Hidroponia #Aeroponia #WaterEfficiency

Cheyenne discussion flags power, transmission and water as central challenges for large data‑center builds CTAC and Lanavi discussed utility tariffs, transmission build‑out, on‑site generation and modern, low‑water cooling designs; speakers said legal and tariff changes or microgrids may be needed to accommodate very large loads.

Cheyenne leaders are tackling the pressing challenges of power, transmission, and water usage as they plan for the future of massive data centers.

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#CheyenneLaramieCounty #WY #InfrastructureRisks #WaterEfficiency #EnergyInnovation #CitizenPortal #CheyenneUtilities

UK’s largest proposed datacentre ‘understating planned water use’ Analysis suggests consumption at Northumberland site could be 50 times higher than US operator QTS estimates

Water demand is predicted to outstrip supply in near future. So why is a data centre being allowed to consume the water supply of 11,000 homes? 💦
Freshwater is finite and if a data centre uses more, there’s less for us.
#WaterEfficiency

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GOED board approves multiple tax abatements for expanding Nevada businesses The Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development board approved tax abatements for several companies — including a 100‑MW data center in Story County and manufacturing or distribution expansions across Clark, Churchill and Story counties — while hearing presentations about job counts, capital investments and water and energy plans.

Nevada is rolling out the red carpet for businesses with new tax abatements, promising job growth and massive capital investments across the state!

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#NV #NevadaEconomicDevelopment #WaterEfficiency #JobCreation #CitizenPortal

Designing Controlled Environments for Agrilabs and Research Facilities Discover essential strategies for designing controlled environments in agrilabs. Ensure data integrity and plant health with precision environmental control.

Strong overview of what controlled-environment labs need to get right: stable climate, spectral control, data quality, and efficient use of resources. These foundations support food security, health, and sovereign supply—CEA's real value.

#AgriLab #FoodSecurity #WaterEfficiency #PlantScience #CEA

🐦 Your garden might be small — but for birds and pollinators, it could be a vital patch in a bigger network.
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Have you seen this? - Sustainable hosting starts in the kitchen. 💧

Small swaps make a big difference, save water while you prep, cook, and celebrate following these tips!

#SweetwaterAuthority #WaterEfficiency #CommunityConservation

🌼 UK gardens cover as much space as Norfolk. How do we treat that land? It’s already shaping our wildlife future.
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Launch of new £25 million Water Efficiency Lab will drive innovation and cut water use across England and Wales - Water Magazine Water Efficiency Lab launches - £25m challenge-led competition to unlock & scale innovations that reduce water use across England and Wales.

The inaugural Water Efficiency Lab, a £25 million challenge-led competition to unlock and scale innovations that reduce water use across England and Wales, is to be launched.

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#waterindustry #innovation #waterusage #wateruse #waterefficiency

💧 Brown lawns aren’t dead — they’re just waiting for rain. The experts say: don’t water, just wait!
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🌱 Grass bounces back with the rain. But swap it for plastic, and the wildlife doesn’t come back with it.
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🟩 AstroTurf might save water — but it costs us biodiversity. And right now, that’s the part we can’t afford to lose.
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🎬 The best videos don’t just show products — they tell stories. And the real stories? That’s where the impact is.
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CDFA outlines updated fertilizer research, grower outreach and Climate Smart programs California Department of Food and Agriculture staff told the State Water Board gricultural expert panel that the Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) has assembled 35 years of research, crop fertilization guidelines covering 28 major crops and expanded technical assistance and training to help growers reduce nitrogen losses. CDFA said $

California is revolutionizing agriculture with 35 years of fertilizer research and cutting-edge training programs aimed at minimizing nitrogen losses and boosting sustainability!

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#CA #CitizenPortal #NitrogenManagement #WaterEfficiency #SustainableFarming