Monthly Archives: September 2011

Green Tech U: Chicago Center for Green Technology offers fall workshops

Posted on September 23, 2011 by chicagolandh2o

Looking for educational resources focusing on green technology in Chicago? The Chicago Center for Green Technology offers an extensive series of seminars and workshops through its Green Tech U Program, initiated in response to increasing demand for educational opportunities regarding … Continue reading →

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Catching up with conservation design

Posted on September 21, 2011 by chicagolandh2o

By Emily Miller The Environmental Law & Policy Center released part three of the four-part series “Land Use Tools to Protect Groundwater”, helping citizens of McHenry County, Illinois realize the value of shallow groundwater. Part 1: Overlay Districts establishes the … Continue reading →

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You didn’t miss World Water Monitoring Day, because it actually lasts until December 31

Posted on September 19, 2011 by chicagolandh2o

By Emily Miller Sunday, September 18th (yesterday) was the official celebration of World Water Monitoring Day (WWMD), but you have until December 31 to participate (as well as next year and on into the future). WWMD is an international education and outreach … Continue reading →

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Cities, counties in NW Chicagoland unite to address water supply planning challenges

Posted on September 12, 2011 by chicagolandh2o

Northeastern Illinois took a leap in the right direction toward regional water supply planning and conservation on Sept. 10, 2010, when the Northwest Water Planning Alliance (NWPA) was officially constituted by Intergovernmental Agreement. The NWPA represents five councils of government, including … Continue reading →

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Beach cleanups a practice worth “parroting”

Posted on September 6, 2011 by chicagolandh2o

Story and photos by Abby Crisostomo Lake Michigan’s sandy shores may not be the first to spring to mind when imagining oneself lounging on the beach listening to “Margaritaville.” Yet Terri Dale of Northwest Indiana, and her band of fellow … Continue reading →

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Add a little labor (and water conservation) to your Labor Day

Posted on September 1, 2011 by chicagolandh2o

By Emily Miller With a Labor Day weekend forecast promising ample sun and heat (except for Saturday, when it should rain, making for a great day to swap out some faucet aerators), one last attempt for summer fun will be … Continue reading →

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