sustainable management News
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Early registration for AWWA`s Sustainable Water Management Conference is March 7
The American Water Works Association invites attendees to register now for the 2014 Sustainable Water Management Conference to be heheld March 30 – April 2 at The Curtis Hotel in Denver. Members of AWWA can receive a discount by registering for the conference by March 7. A hotel rate has also been established for all conference attendees until the entire hotel block is reserved. The ...
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Time for a sea change in ocean management – FAO Director-General
Major changes in how the planet's marine resources are managed and used are needed to safeguard global food security and ensure the wellbeing of coastal and island countries, FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva told a group of high level policymakers meeting here today. "We cannot keep using marine and aquatic resources as if they were endless. And we cannot keep using our oceans ...
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US$63m to help preserve Asia`s coral triangle
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are joining together to support the preservation of Asia’s Coral Triangle, with the GEF committing $63 million to fund conservation of this area known as “the Amazon of the seas.” The GEF funds will cover activities to preserve the region’s coastal and marine ecosystems and develop measures to help the environmentally rich ...
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Call for Papers deadline is June 19 for AWWA`s 2015 Sustainable Water Management Conference
The American Water Works Association is seeking abstracts for the 2015 Sustainable Water Management Conference taking place in Portland, Ore., March 15-18. Individuals interested in presenting must submit abstracts by 4 p.m. MDT on June 19 for consideration. This conference seeks to combine technical presentations with in-depth discussions on the critical matters facing today’s water ...
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Rising sea levels threaten Ghana`s coastal communities
Ghana will experience increased flooding brought on by rising sea levels caused by global warming, a modelling study has predicted. The study, published in Remote Sensing last month (7 September), says that about 650,000 people and almost 1,000 buildings in the three communities in the Dansoman area of Accra will be vulnerable to permanent flooding by 2100, as the shoreline recedes by more than ...
By SciDev.Net
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U.S. EPA Awards $1 Million Grant to Research Impact of Drought on Water Quality
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $1 million grant to the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) to conduct research on the effects of drought and extreme weather on the state’s water resources. The study will examine the conditions that contribute to the current drought, looking at the effect decreased water supply and unpredictable water quality have on ...
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The HORAS 600 project provides erosion control via Reno Mattres
Launched in March 2014, the Hybrid Off River Augmentation System (HORAS 600) is the Selangor State Government’s solution to water woes during prolonged dry seasons. Absolute reliance on dam and surface water is not enough to sustain over a million consumers in the Klang Valley. Overpopulation thus leads to water rationing during times when the water level is at critical stages. The RM 405 ...
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Nestle Waters North America marks world water day by highlighting its commitment to improving watersheds across the U.S.
In honor of World Water Day, Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) highlights its commitment to keeping watersheds clean and healthy through watershed improvement projects, both in the communities in which it operates and across the United States. Today, many watersheds are impaired by development. NWNA believes that clean, high-quality water is essential to human and environmental health, ...
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WASSER BERLIN INTERNATIONAL 2013: Stormwater Management Symposium focuses on sustainable rainwater management
Berlin, 25 October 2012 – For a long time rainwater was regarded as wastewater rather than a resource. Along with dirty water from households and industry it was fed into the sewage system and from there to water treatment plants. In many respects this had a detrimental effect on the environment and on natural water resources. On 25 and 26 April 2013, under the heading of “Stormwater ...
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$123,000 Grant to Wichita, Kan., for Storm Sewer Project
EPA has awarded $123,000 to the City of Wichita, Kan., for improvements to its storm sewer system. The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2012. EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks said, “It’s always a pleasure to help provide adequate storm sewer systems for Kansas cities. These water infrastructure funds will partially fund a construction project which is ...
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Thousands of Public Works Professionals Set to Converge in Phoenix for APWA 2015 International Public Works Congress & Expo
Close to 6,000 public works professionals from around the world are expected to gather in Phoenix, AZ during August 30 – September 2, 2015 for the American Public Works Association (APWA) 2015 International Public Works Congress & Exposition. The annual Congress, known as “The Best Show in Public Works,” is set to provide world-class education sessions on the most critical ...
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$485,000 Grant to St. Joseph, Mo., for sewer improvements
EPA has awarded $485,000 to the City of St. Joseph, Mo., for improvements to its combined sewer system. The sewer improvement project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2014. EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks said, “The project will reduce pollution discharges to waters of Missouri and clean the water that sustains the future of St. Joseph. These water infrastructure funds ...
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Climate scientist Schellnhuber to brief UN Security Council
“With unabated greenhouse-gas emissions, humankind would venture into an uncertain future that is much hotter than ever before in its history – so from a scientist’s perspective, climate change is a global risk multiplier,” says Schellnhuber, director of PIK and chair of the Scientific Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) for the German government. Many ...
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Mangroves Provide Measurable Risk Reduction Benefit to Coastal Communities from Storm Waves and Flooding
Zoological Society of London, United Kingdom, 6 November, 2014: A new guidebook on mangroves as a coastal defence finds that mangroves can reduce risk from a large number of coastal hazards. The role of mangroves in coastal defence has been widely promoted since the tsunami that struck South-East Asia in 2004. Yet, the level of protection provided by mangroves has been subject to debate. The ...
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EPA recognizes Denver’s Mariposa District for Smart Growth achievement
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Denver’s Mariposa District with the 2012 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement in the category of Equitable Development. The prestigious national award is given for creative, sustainable initiatives that help protect the health and the environment of our communities while also strengthening local economies. Seven ...
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Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority’s Hardeeville Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Project Receives ISI Envision Bronze Award
The Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority’s (BJWSA) Hardeeville Water Reclamation Facility (HWRF) expansion project has received the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) Envision rating system’s Bronze award, which recognizes sustainable infrastructure across the full range of environmental, social, and economic impacts. BJWSA’s reclamation facility expansion is ...
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Water Week 2014 Brings Clean Water Advocacy, Education and Innovation to Capitol Hill
A broad array of water sector groups from across the country will join forces this spring in Washington, D.C. for the inaugural Water Week 2014. Scheduled for April 7-11, 2014, the event provides an opportunity for sector professionals to advocate for clean water issues, showcase innovative approaches to sustainable water management, and educate national leadership about the importance of clean ...
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Middle East will suffer soil degradation due to climate change, says UN
Agriculture in the Near East is likely to suffer losses because of high temperature, droughts, floods and soil degradation threatening the food security of many countries, the FAO has said. Hunger and malnutrition caused by climate change will most probably affect those who are already poor, malnourished or dependent on local food production, according to a report discussed at the FAO Regional ...
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Parking on your Rentention Pond
ADVANCED PAVEMENT TECHNOLOGY is proud to announce another cutting edge technology milestone for stormwater management. BASS™ (Bio-Aquifer Storm System) has provided a simple solution for stormwater detention requirements and now has successfully demonstrated its ability to provide a simple solution for stormwater retention. Utilizing BASS™as an underground storage facility has enhanced land ...
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EPA Awards Green Infrastructure Grant of $20,000 to Mississippi State University
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $20,000 grant to Mississippi State University to carry out a green infrastructure demonstration and training project. The university will create a 1,500-square-foot rain garden on its campus. According to the project narrative, students will be involved “at every aspect of the design, construction, maintenance and monitoring of the ...
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