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500 scientists gathered in Germany this week and called on governments to take steps to conserve water and improve goals when MDGs expire in 2015 to ensure water security. In the US alone, 210 million citizens are living within 10 miles of an "impaired" water source.


Global majority faces water shortages 'within two generations'
www.guardian.co.uk
Experts call on governments to start conserving water in face of climate change, pollution and over-use

The people of Texas will have a chance to support funding for improved water supply and efficiency.


Texas Water Fund heads to Statewide vote in November
watrnews.com
After days of postponements, funding for Texas’ State Water Plan were approved in the State Legislature Wednesday and now head to a state wide vote.

Check out the trailer for this upcoming documentary on "creating green solutions for our water blues" - including a spotlight on efficiency efforts in AWE member city San Antonio!


Water Blues Green Solutions Trailer Introduction
waterblues.org
What is the future of water in America? See how community leaders are embracing a new way of thinking, working with rather than against nature by adopting green solutions for our water blues.

The only way to start a Blue Revolution to use water wisely is to let people know about it! Our greatest need is to raise awareness. Help us spread the word by adding an educational image to your Facebook or Twitter pages. Download them at www.NeverWaste.org.

America’s Water Risk: Water Stress and Climate Variability - a new report from the Columbia University Water Center has just been released. The study Study points to risk in nation's capital, New York City, America's breadbasket and 46 states.


http://growingblue.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GB_CWC_whitepaper_climate-water-stress_final.pdf
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A Never Waste bottle is a great way to help kids learn about water conservation! If you're at River Rally, stop by to see us and pick up yours!

In the Hatch Valley--New Mexico's chile belt--the Rio Grande is just a river of sun-scorched dry sand and has been this way for three years, endangering crops. Learn more in the newsletter.


Drought Impacts New Mexico’s Chile Farmers - Water Efficiency Watch Newsletter - May 2013
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Water Efficiency Watch Newsletter - May 2013

Register today for our free Rates Webinar June 18 at 12 pm EST! When water supplies are short, utilities ask customers to conserve. Yet in times of abundance, utilities sometimes seek higher water sales in order to meet fixed system costs, and needed water efficiency programs are cut when utility revenues decline. This webinar will discuss the true causes of current water utility revenue losses and provide guidance on how to consider conservation a financial asset, drawing from the discussions at a special rates AWE summit held in August, 2012.


Alliance for Water Efficiency News
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THE ALLIANCE FOR WATER EFFICIENCY TO HOLD WEBINAR ON RATES ON JUNE 18 In times of drought when supplies are short, utilities ask customers to conserve through restrictions and other forms of demand reduction measures. Yet in times of abundance, when it has rained a lot and consumer outdoor water us...

So amazing! We just had to share it.


Billion-year-old water found in reservoir under Ontario
earthsky.org
Researchers don't know yet whether anything has been living in the water, which has been out of contact with Earth's atmosphere for over a billion years.

One hurdle passed. Now it's on to the House where prospects are less certain.


Senate overwhelmingly approves water infrastructure bill
www.mcclatchydc.com
In a rare display of bipartisanship on major legislation, the Senate passed a bill Wednesday to move forward on a variety of water infrastructure projects throughout the country.

Read about efforts to increase the accuracy of residential water meters at low flow rates in the hope of reducing leakage in homes in this month's Water Efficiency Watch.


Consortium Seeks to Improve Low Flow Accuracy of Water Meters - Water Efficiency Watch Newsletter -
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Water Efficiency Watch Newsletter - May 2013

The City of Palo Alto brought together more than 200 people to participate in the Great Race for Saving Water and learn about water conservation, and 100 runners left with a Never Waste bottle. Check out the event recap here, and visit www.NeverWaste.org to snag your own bottle and join our Blue Revolution!


Great Race for Saving Water Made a Big Splash! - City of Palo Alto
www.cityofpaloalto.org
PaloAltoGreenPsyched to do it again? Or couldn't make the event this time?2014 Over 230 participants of all ages, with dozens of supporters cheering them on, helped Palo Alto’s Great Race for Saving Water live up to its promise to be “great!” Vice-Mayor Nancy Shepherd kicked off the race, with run...

Find out how S. Cal. utilities plan to reduce future water imports in the May issue of AWE's Water Efficiency Watch newsletter.


Southern California Utilities Plan Aggressive Measures to Reduce Water Imports: NRDC - Water Efficie
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Water Efficiency Watch Newsletter - May 2013

With Sierra snowpack 17% of normal, Santa Clara Valley Water District pursues long term conservation goals and expects that by 2030, one-fifth of projected county water demands will be met by increasing water conservation.


WATER WISE: Water conservation efforts contribute to stable supply
www.mercurynews.com
After a wet December, the January through April timeframe was the driest on record in Santa Clara County.

Check out May's Water Efficiency Watch for news on AWE efforts to make efficiency rebates tax exempt, a proposal to improve meter accuracy, and the latest on drought patterns, policy movements and more!


Water Efficiency Watch Newsletter - May 2013
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Water Efficiency Watch Newsletter - May 2013

A new study from The Nature Conservancy, UVA and others on urban supplies: Far and away, water conservation is the most cost-effective, immediate, and environmentally desirable means for addressing water shortages. But few cities have maximized their conservation potential.


Tapped Out: How Will Cities Secure Their Water Future?
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Today, global demands for food, energy, and shelter are putting unprecedented pressure on the resources of the planet. Water is at the heart of this crisis. In fact, more than half of the world’s c...

Let's celebrate this year's National Drinking Water Week by making the pledge to eliminate water waste. Find easy ways indoors and outdoors to make every drop count at www.NeverWaste.org and join our Blue Revolution.

Growers in Ventura County, CA are being told to use less
water this fall or face shortages. Officials report that groundwater levels are as low as they've been in years.


Water district tells Ventura County growers to use less water or face shortages
www.vcstar.com
Ventura County growers got a tough talk on pending water shortages.

Time to update your library and refresh your water efficiency skills? Browse AWE's collection of water efficiency "classics" at prices much lower than advertised list prices. Right now - limited inventory of the Handbook of Water Use & Conservation - the definitive reference on water use, conservation, and efficiency measures. Get yours today!


http://www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org/Publications-for-Sale.aspx
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Congratulations to the winning cities of the second annual Wyland Foundation National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation: Denver, Colo.; Tucson, Ariz.; West Palm Beach, Fla.; Bremerton, Wash. and Laguna Beach, Calif. 44,000 online pledges were made nationwide to save water, use less energy and reduce pollution!


Toyota | Wyland Foundation and Toyota Announce Five Cities as National Mayor’s Challenge Winners
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Five U.S. cities were honored today for residents’ commitment to water-saving choices as part of the second annual National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation.