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108 ski areas from around the United States recently joined with 40 other businesses, Ceres and its BICEP project to call for action to address climate change. Great solidarity from an important group of water users.


More Than 100 Ski Areas Sign Climate Declaration, Calling for U.S. Policy Action on Climate...
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Today, 108 ski areas from around the United States joined with 40 other businesses, Ceres and its BICEP in signing the Climate Declaration, which calls upon federal policymakers to seize the American economic opportunity of addressing climate change

Limited space still available for our afternoon webinar on utility revenue loss at 1:00 pm CDT tomorrow. Register now to confirm your spot!


Our Current Revenue Loss Dilemma: Is Consumer Conservation Really the Culprit?
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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 use is down, utilities sometimes beg for higher water sales in order to m...

We are excited to announce that we are launching a Canadian water sustainability training and accreditation pilot program for plumbers to help them be front line ambassadors for water efficiency, with funding from RBC's Blue Water Project. Learn more about this new initiative here.


http://www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org/RBC-Project-PR.aspx
www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org

Since 2006, WaterSense has helped consumers save 487 billion gallons of water -- that's enough water to supply all of the homes in Colorado and Arizona for a year -- and $8.9 billion dollars on water and energy bills. Check out more WaterSense 2012 milestones in their just-released annual report.


Milestones | WaterSense | US EPA
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To date, WaterSense has helped consumers save a cumulative 487 billion gallons of water and over $8.9 billion in water and energy bills. By the end of 2012, reductions of 64.7 billion kWh of electricity and 24 million metric tons of carbon dioxide were achieved through the use of WaterSense labeled…

Great piece on KCET.org on how a Never Waste bottle helped one California writer develop a new found appreciation for water and conservation. Join our Blue Revolution at www.NeverWaste.org.


Sip, Sip: A Layman's Look at Our Fresh Water Problem | West Is Eden | SoCal Focus | KCET
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One percent for the dinosaurs and all the other creatures scurrying to stay out from underfoot. One percent for seven billion people. And counting.

The Great Lakes are the largest bodies of fresh water in North America and are essential to the environment and economy.


Great Lakes Shipping Suffers as Water Levels Fall
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Drought and other factors have created historically low water marks for the Great Lakes, putting a $34 billion shipping industry in peril, a situation that could send ripples through the economy.

The Green Button format - created by the White House - has helped 35 utilities and energy providers provide 36 million homes and businesses with their own energy usage information to help them access customized savings opportunities. New partnerships recently announced will enable more innovation in energy efficiency. We need a Blue Button for water usage! http://1.usa.gov/1a0T0b0

Great Tedx Talk & recap to kick off the week - "Ultimately, water will be limiting in all respects, unless learn to do more with a lot less, and to reuse and reuse more and more".


Can We End the Global Water Crisis?
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Last month I had an opportunity to give a TEDx talk on my home campus at UC Irvine. Mine was called “Can We End the Global Water Crisis?” I’d like to share my views on this topic with our Water C...

Commercial water audits are a great way to connect with customers and provide actionable information on efficiency. This presentation covers the basics well.


How to perform a commercial water audit
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How to perform a Commercial Water Audit

We're headed to Denver this weekend to the Festival for Water. Come find us Sunday evening to say hello and pick up your Never Waste bottle to support water efficiency. Learn more and check out this fun video from Water For People on why water matters!


Festival
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The festival for Water will be held at Civic Center Park on June 9. Fun for all ages!

From metering to landscape rebates, the Bureau of Reclamation's 2013 WaterSMART efficiency grant program is providing more than $20 million in funding.


Bureau of Reclamation News: Interior Awards Grants in Eleven Western States to Improve Water...
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Bureau of Reclamation News Release

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today released results of a survey showing that $384 billion in improvements are needed for the nation’s drinking water infrastructure through 2030. Without water efficiency improvements over the past 20 years, this price tag would be substantially higher.


http://water.epa.gov/grants_funding/dwsrf/upload/epa816r13006.pdf
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Our Current Revenue Loss Dilemma: Is Consumer Conservation Really the Culprit? Find out by attending our webinar on this critical issue June 18. We've added a second webinar at 2 pm EST to ensure space for everyone - register now to grab yours! (Note - please read instructions should you be unable to enter the first webinar the day of)


Our Current Revenue Loss Dilemma: Is Consumer Conservation Really the Culprit?
www2.gotomeeting.com
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 use is down, utilities sometimes beg for higher water sales i...

Good to see a renewed push for energy policies that protect water resources. We need a holistic approach to management of energy and water. Check out our Blueprint for Action at www.a4we.org to learn more about the E-W Nexus.


Clean Energy Advocates Hail Call for “Road Map” for Water Implications of U.S. Energy Policy
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Today, leaders of the Committee for the American Clean Energy Agenda praised Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and 22 of her House colleagues for publicly urging U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz to release a long-overdue “road map” of how to manage the development of U.S. energy resources without…

Happy Friday! As you head outdoors to enjoy patios and pools, remember that water is not like sheep - we can't clone it! A tip for saving outdoors: Sweep surfaces with a broom instead of a hose and save 20 Never Waste bottles a minute. Get more outdoor tips at www.NeverWaste.org.


Never Waste Water Bottle | Shop Home Water Works
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Join the Blue Revolution and get the Never Waste water bottle from the Alliance for Water Efficiency to show your support for wise water use. Each purchase advances critical work to help water-stressed North American communities and businesses conserve water. This high-quality, 20 ounce, stainless s...

Governor Perry of Texas has signed House Bill 4, signaling great strides in the state’s efforts to secure their water supplies for the coming decades and a milestone for water conservation policy. The $2 billion fund supports various water supply projects and includes 20 percent slated for water conservation and reuse, and will be up for voter approval in November! Learn more here.


http://www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org/TXHB42.aspx
www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org

Great strides in conservation and efficiency being made already by many of our members in the Colorado River Basin, and more to come with a new partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation. We look forward to continuing our work with them to support long-term solutions!


Western water agencies respond to federal efforts to protect Colorado River
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Officials from several of the West’s largest municipal water agencies today joined forces with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) to find a long-term, systematic solution to the potential long-term imbalance between the Colorado River’s future supply and projected demands.

Tracy Mehan on overcoming our water challenges: "getting the prices, i.e., water rates, right is necessary for purposes of maintaining water infrastructure and creating incentives for water efficiency and conservation". Read more in his new Growing Blue blog post.


They came for the water, but were they misinformed? - Growing Blue
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In the classic film Casablanca (1942), Rick, played by Humphrey Bogart, and the French Captain Renault, played by Claude Rains, have the following exchange related to water.

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
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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.