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🌊A new report from Pacific Institute dives into the potential of stormwater to be an invaluable resource rather than just runoff. 🌍 Amidst challenges from water scarcity, stormwater can be a key asset, offering solutions to water shortages in regions like the desert southwest. 💧 Read the full report to learn how stormwater capture projects can drive water resilience: https://lnkd.in/gtaeAarw  #Stormwater #WaterShortages #Drought #EnvironmentalSustainability #Sustainability #ClimateChange

Stormwater capture offers a promising tool. It can help close the gap between water supply and demand by augmenting and diversifying water supplies. It can also mitigate impacts on communities from intensifying flooding and drought and reduce water pollution. Clearflow Group US Inc. can help

"Even if the summer rain we have seen has reduced the severity of the #ABdrought, we are likely to face the same challenges again in the coming years and we need to have the tools and knowledge in place to manage them. In other words; yes. It’s raining, but now is not the time to stop talking about how #innovation can help us manage drought." Read the latest Business Council of Alberta whitepaper published in collaboration with Alberta Innovates' Water Innovation Program Director, Vicki Lightbown: https://bit.ly/4eGCaDU

Why you should be collecting and using rainwater? 🤔 ATU's Ruth Quinn analyses for RTE Brainstorm why harvesting is a possible solution to big problems, not just watering the garden. "While Ireland may not be experiencing climate change as drastically as some other regions, we're certainly witnessing shifts in our rainfall patterns, including longer periods of drought and more intense storms. Rainwater harvesting can help to tackle these challenges." ✍️Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFSaMd5A #AtlanticTU #RTEBrainstorm

"In the face of drought, we need to marshal our most effective engineered and ecological solutions. Pragmatic actions, such as multi-sector drought planning and water conservation, are essential. But we also need to improve our ability to save water on the landscape through smart investments in water recharge and natural storage. Natural reservoirs should be identified, preserved and accounted for in decision making." In a recent opinion piece published in the Calgary Herald, Josée Méthot of the International Institute for Sustainable Development highlights the important role of natural infrastructure like wetlands in mitigating the effects of drought—a critical issue for Albertans as parts of the province face some of the worst drought conditions on record. #naturalinfrastructure #climateresilience #drought #watersecurity #conservation #thenatureforce

As winter appears to be drawing to a (early) close, drought is rearing its head again in Canada. #Naturalinfrastructure helps soak up and store water, and is fundamental to managing our precious water resources. Find how natural infrastructure boosts our resilience to multiple climate risks, (inc. drought, flooding and extreme heat) as well as improving our quality of life 👇 Natural Infrastructure on the Canadian Prairies

☔ Stormwater capture offers a promising solution that can help close the gap between water supply and demand as well as manage intensifying flooding and drought. 💡 To provide strategic recommendations to advance opportunities and remove barriers to realize the untapped potential of stormwater capture, the Pacific Institute –in partnership with 2NDNATURE– published “Untapped Potential: An Assessment of Urban Stormwater Runoff Potential in the United States”. The report offers nine recommendations with some strategies tailored for different regions. 📘 Find here more details: https://lnkd.in/gpGCCvEd 👏 Bruk Berhanu, Ph.D., P.E. / Morgan Shimabuku / Shannon Spurlock / Jessica Dery / Heather Cooley / Catherine Riihimaki / Nicole Beck / Gary Conley.

Neglecting drains and culverts can lead to a block to the flow of water, causing flooding. As well as the inconvenience and cost to human activity, we sometimes overlook the harm that flooding does to the environment, including wildlife, plants and the soil. Click to learn more on the importance of maintaining your surface water drainage systems. https://lnkd.in/drg25qYn #PreventFlooding #DrainageMaintenance #ProtectWildlife #WaterManagement

🌍 **Groundwater Replenishment: A Key Strategy for Urban Water Security** 🌍 With rising urban water demands, groundwater replenishment is essential for conservation and sustainability. This method captures rainwater runoff and directs it into the ground to recharge aquifers, ensuring a reliable water supply and reducing flood risks. Learn how Los Angeles County is implementing this innovative approach to enhance local water security and manage flood risks effectively. #WaterConservation #UrbanWaterManagement #GroundwaterReplenishment #SustainableCities #FloodManagement #LosAngeles https://lnkd.in/dt32MUuT

City officials and utility companies are collaborating to tackle expensive flooding problems by implementing an innovative underground, sponge-like technique. The initiative underscores the importance of conserving every drop of water. Learn more: [Link to the article] #CityOfficials #UtilityCompanies #FloodPrevention #WaterConservation