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Living "Green" in Austin Texas 
Here's some good sources for tips, tricks, ideas, and suggestions for conserving water.
Officials are reassuring residents located downstream from Lake Lure's water treatment plant that, despite a reduction in water flow, the water quality if still good. Due to the severe drought in the Lake Lure area, the water level is down by three feet and continues to lose approximately 1 1/4" per … (0 comments)
I came across this website complements of a future client today: http://www.pasorobleswaterproject.com/ We were chatting about the effects of the water pipe line and what effect it will have on her bill. Right now she told me her water is around $7.00 plus $40.00 in additional fees. Did I mention she … (1 comments)
The "Green" Gardens at Kennesaw Mountain, Marietta, Georgia
I remember years ago, when I was running Redefining Progress in the City, a rep from Tree People in LA came calling. Sounds very crunchy, I know, but he made a key point that I've remembered ever since: We in California get gobs of rain in one season and none the … (0 comments)
For some reason that old song that goes "Look down my rain barrel, slide down my cellar door" is stuck in my mind today. Actually, the idea from "back in the day" of rain barrels would be a wonderful green idea for today. We are moving toward more solar power and wind power and should be thinking of water … (7 comments)
The worsening water crisis in California has brought forth a bipartisan effort for a $9.3 billion bond measure. There is some resistance building in the state capital as some of the legislatures feel that conservation alone can save California from the looming catastrophe .
The Town of Cary is leading the way to helping the Triangle area use less water - by offering incentives to residents. 
The farmer in the dell, of children's song fame, didn't drink bottled water. He didn't have the choice. His drinking water probably came from a well, and so does mine. Living just outside the city limits, I have a well on my property.
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Water Conservation Tips:
Drip...drip...drip...That sound is your money going down the drain. With the threat of drought and water rationing hitting many states across the nation, it is important that you seal up any water leaks around the house, including your dishwasher, faucet, toilet and clothes washers. Did you know that a leaky faucet … (3 comments)
Looking for ways to conserve water, Senator Barbara Boxer has put together a list of ideas and resources. http://boxer.senate.gov/features/water/
Orange County has extablished a few rebate programs to defer the cost of water saving appliances, turf, sprinkler, and toilets.
Phoenix Arizona Energy Conservation and Water Conservation efforts.
In the Pikes Peak area's semi-arid climate, (we're classified as High Alpine Desert) it makes sense to explore alternatives to fussy, always thirsty plants. You can still enjoy blooms and foliage by employing Xeriscaping principles - it's not about having a drab, plant-less yard. And, it's not an all-or-nothing situation, either: you can … (0 comments)
Water conservation and water rationing seems to be just around the corner in our area due to the lack of rain this spring.
Red Deer is divided by the Red Deer River which creates are lush attractive parkland community. Not to sit by and let this precious resource by squandered. The City of Red Deer recently approved measures to conserve water.Council moved the following bylaws this week.
Well, another story has come across the wire regarding a Homeowners Association and their reign over a neighborhood. For those of you local it comes as NO surprise that we are experiencing one of the worst droughts on the record books! Those of you out of the state? Trust me - … (3 comments)
Green Awareness,
Are you getting that itch, yet? It's that time of year. You know, that time of year when it's still too cold to start planting, but you're getting those gardening catalogs in the mail. You can already taste those strawberries that will be ripe in just a few months, and you're … (2 comments)
Water is a BIG DEAL here in Utah! Some facts about the water situation here are below - and if you aren't already taking measures to CONSERVE water, please follow my BLOG for the next few days for some great water conservation suggestions! 
This is what you may have heard from a recent report out by Scripps
Institution of Oceanography. It claims that Lake Mead has a 50% chance of
running dry by 2021. Being from Las Vegas, I'd like to add to this gloom and
doom report. LAS VEGAS HAS ALREADY RUN OUT OF WATER!!! Yes, that's right, it … (11 comments)
The phase III Wellington Florida Water Restrictions are in effect. Please be sure to do your part in understanding when you can water your lawn and use outdoor water. 
Grass that looks real with no maintenance? Sounds too good to be true! How often do you get a letter from your homeowners association regarding the condition of your lawn. Recently friends of ours took out their old lawn and laid down a new - synthetic turf lawn. They love it! … (6 comments)
Many coin-op car washes note that having an in-bay-automatic on the property increases sales, because not everyone want to stand out in the cold, or wind and wash the debris off their cars. Indeed, after a winter's storm there will be lines of cars trying to get into the in-bay-automatic system. … (1 comments)
Rain harvesting, to the typical American urban dweller, is a new green idea. The country folk of Texas, New Mexico, Latin America and the rest of the world don't need a treatise on such notion, or an internet link to a water harvesting tank with special features. Water harvesting is back, and, as easy as it is … (0 comments)
Georgia is up against an unprecedented drought, and we must all play our part in trying to conserve our water. No one knows when it will end,and how much stress the lack of water will place on our way of life as the water supply diminishes. Conservation begins with raising a … (16 comments)
Have you ever seen a faucet with a little drip and thought... But it's only a little drip? That little drip can turn into gallons of water waste. According to the El Toro Water District of Lake Forest, California, a dripping faucet or fixture can waste 3 gallons of water a day. That … (13 comments)
After all of the wildfires throughout the country and several articles over droughts occuring, I thought it was time to post some water conservation tips. After all, Georgia is facing one of the worst droughts of all time, having less than a 80 day supply of water for over 3 million residents, … (6 comments)
As my first offical blog entry, please bear with me as I hope I post this correctly. Well, living in Metro Atlanta, we are currently in a Level 4 drought. I do realize that the fires in California are more pressing in that they are consuming so much acerage quickly, but … (7 comments)
At a time when at least two of our fifty states are in dire straits from severe drought conditions - the worst droughts in their states' histories, what a wonderful time to consider a RAIN BARREL as a closing gift for your residential customers!!! 
Frequently hotels have cards that say you can choose whether to have your bed linens changed daily or leave them, and whether you want fresh towels daily or reuse the existing towels. They give the guests a choice about water conservation.
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Mayor Walt Maddox called for voluntary water conservation for all citizens north of the Warrior today. He is asking that residents with odd numbered addresses are asked to water their lawns on odd numbered dates while residents with even-numbered addresses are asked to water their lawns on even numbered dates.
GO NATIVE THIS YEAR!
A key area of focus for any homeowner or business looking to make an immediate impact on the local environment is that of water usage. There are many new technologies available today to empower even the casual advocate of "green" changes...so as an addition to our national green resources directory, we are:
It's important for us to all try and save and conserve water. 
I know I make a big to do out of natural landscaping and using the front yard for something other than just lawn and/ or here in the southwest rock. I can't say that I am a big fan of all native plants though. I will NOT miss the thistles or … (0 comments)
Water is once again a hot topic in Southern California these days, with rainfall and snowpack at very low levels, and the recent scare where the water flow from San Franciso Bay/Delta area being shut down for a short period of time recently.
Frisco Allowed to Water Twice a Week
We had record amounts of rain in May. The last stat I heard was that it was the 15th wettest May on record. However, we are still under Water Conservation Rules throughout most of the DFW area.
With the weather beginning to warm up in Southern California and the fact that we have had the driest year on record in South Orange County it is important to really begin thinking about water conservation. With that in mind here are four quick tips to remember as you are out … (0 comments)
Here in Florida we are in our drought season. Water restrictions are cropping up everywhere, and one city in this state is predicted to run out of water by 2020. We in the Active Rain community have been blogging about water conservation, and all of us have come away with some new found … (13 comments)
I found this article on the Real Estate Journal and thought it was some great information... 
A few months ago, I found a website from Krystal Kraft's neck of the country on a scientist that does science experiments on TV to encourage kids to learn. (STEVE SPANGLER SCIENCE)