water conservation
Austin Boil-Water Mandate Could Last Less Than A Week As City Faces Possible Shortage
The water utility company is urging residents to cut back on consumption by at least 15 percent as the city's reserve reaches "minimal levels."
Good News For 'Green' Brews: Consumers Say They'll Pay More For Sustainable Beer
More than 1,000 U.S. beer drinkers surveyed say they would pay about $1.30 more for a six-pack of beer if it was produced at a brewery that invests in water conservation or solar power.
California's Dire Drought Message Wanes, Conservation Levels Drop
Californians are saving less and less water as the state enters what may be its sixth year of drought, in part because they say they're hearing a less-than-clear message about the drought.
Cities In California Conserved A Lot Of Water In May
Felicia Marcus of the State Water Board said, "We need all Californians to step up — and keep it up — as if we don't know when it will rain and snow again, because we don't."
Santa Barbara Leads California In Cutting Water Use
California officials are finalizing a mandatory plan to cut water use across the state. Cities looking for a road map on how to save water might consider Santa Barbara's example.
In Record Drought, California Golf Course Ethically Keeps Greens Green
Golf courses are water hogs, and that thirst is especially notable as California's drought grows in severity. At Pelican Hill, a top golf course near Los Angeles, water conservation is an obsession.
Building Sponge City: Redesigning LA For Long-Term Drought
In Los Angeles, some see drought as a design opportunity. The Arid Lands Institute in Burbank is developing ways to turn the city into a "sponge" in order to take in water and store it for later.
Exploring the Yadkin River
Today, a portion of the Yadkin River will be full of paddlers. They're part of the Paddle-a-thon fundraiser for Yadkin Riverkeeper.