We think of the Pacific Northwest as a place of abundant rainfall and plentiful water. But, think about this:
Our population is rapidly growing,
urban areas are sprawling, our climate is changing... » MORE
01/25/2010
Hope for Haiti Begins at the Most Basic Level: Water
There is no government-provided water, sewer or sanitation in this community. So when the wells...Read more
01/12/2010
Water Conservation Could Limit Suburban Lawns
The all-American suburban lawn, the backdrop for everything from the illustrations in old Dick...Read more
12/08/2009
Millions in U.S. Drink Dirty Water, Records Show
More than 20 percent of the nation’s water treatment systems have violated key provisions of the...Read more
11/30/2009
Climate change to hit water-scarce Arab world hard
Climate change is likely to hit the water-starved Arab world harder than many other parts of the...Read more
11/10/2009
US Getting Better at Conserving Water
Americans are using less water per person now than they have since the mid-1950s, thanks to water-...Read more
10/26/2009
Rainy Weather A Good Reminder Not Everywhere Has It So Good
Intense drought has forced Australians to adapt and think about how to manage water. Despite usage...Read more
10/01/2009
Parking Strips - From Blah to A-ha!
Converting a parking strip is not as hard as it may seem. And, now is the best time to get started...Read more
09/24/2009
Moon Shows Signs of Water
There appears to be, to the surprise of planetary scientists, water, water everywhere on the Moon,...Read more
09/09/2009
Crater Lake One of World's Deepest Freshwater Lakes in the World
In which freshwater body can you scuba dive down more than 5,350 ft (1.63 km)? Which deep African...Read more
08/28/2009
Pesticides Make Up Largest Category on State’s List of Most Toxic Water Pollutants
According to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), pesticides make up the largest...Read more