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Monthly Archives: January 2013
Unseasonable Chicago weather highlights need for resilient water infrastructure
By Abby Crisostomo If you’re like me, you may have woken up the last couple mornings to get ready for your day and been a bit confused about how to deal with the weather. Do I bundle up in my … Continue reading
Posted in Stream of Consciousness
Tagged Chicago, climate change, Lake Michigan, rainwater, Stormwater, Water, water infrastructure
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Humanity’s Water Footprint: An international comparison of water consumption
By Lauren Contorno Which country is the world’s largest consumer of freshwater? What factors lead to higher per-capita consumption of water? Which countries rely heavily on imported “virtual water”, and therefore deplete water resources beyond their borders? These are a … Continue reading
2013 Environmental Grant Program open for applications
Illinois American Water is now accepting applications for the 2013 Environmental Grant Program. They are seeking innovative and collaborative programs that result in positive and sustainable environmental changes. Watershed protection activities, biodiversity projects and hazardous waste collection efforts are just … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Stream of Consciousness
Tagged grant, Illinois American Water, Water, watershed
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Lake County SMC Announces the Center for Watershed Protection’s Webcast Series
The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission recently announced the lineup for the Center for Watershed Protection’s webcast series for 2013. The series focuses on stormwater management and best management practices and is geared for public works, engineers and others. All … Continue reading
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Green Thumb Thursdays – Design Your Garden
As part of the Blue Island, Blue Water rain barrel and rain garden initiative, a new series on gardening kicks off this Thursday, January 17, 2013 in the City of Blue Island’s northeast neighborhood. All are welcome to attend. Last … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Island, green infrastructure, rain garden, rainwater, Water conservation
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Collaborative planning key to tackling regional water issues
By Matt Nichols In the Chicago suburbs, the Northwest Water Planning Alliance (NWPA) has taken great strides toward regional collaboration on water supply planning, including passing a uniform lawn watering ordinance that will reduce strain on shared aquifers as it goes … Continue reading
