Water Conservation in the Media

Water conservation has become a hot topic across the nation. We invite you to explore the media coverage and resources below to find out more about water pollution issues and conservation solutions in the news throughout the country and in your local area.

National Media and Resource Links

A Paradigm Shift: Vision for a Pipe-less Society - Virginia Water Resources Research Center
Taking advantage of scientific and technological advances to conserve water.

100 Water Saving Tips - Water - Use It Wisely
Select your state to get information on water-saving information.

Everyday Ways to Conserve Water - The Nature Conservatory
Learn about preserving nature through water conservation efforts.

Water Pollution May Fuel Cancer - Wired Science
When exposed to extracts of catfish caught in heavily polluted waters, breast cancer cells multiply wildly.

Coping with Water Scarcity - 2007 World Water Day
Download information on worldwide water scarcity, demand and what you can do to improve water supply and quality.

Report: Water Crisis Hits Rich Countries - WWF
Water crises, long seen as a problem of only the poorest, are increasingly affecting some of the world's wealthiest nations

Clean Water Act 35th Anniversary Finds More Work Needed - Environment News Service
Senators adopt a resolution commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Clean Water Act.

Hot Topics - Water Conservation - GreenBiz.com
More links to water conservation in the news.

Northwest Media and Resource Links

Saving for a Sunny Day - The Columbian
Use your rainwater when you need it most.

Q&A: Clean Water Act helps; More Needs to Be Done - Statesman Journal
The country has made great strides since the Clean Water Act passed 35 years ago, but it has fallen far short of the law's original goal of making all U.S. waterways safe.

Southwest Media and Resource Links

A Solution That Holds Water - Rocky Mountain News
Harvesting rain offers a common-sense alternative for new developments in dry West.

County Looks at Tougher Stance on Storm Runoff - coloradoan.com
Larimer County is taking the next step in its efforts to deal with polluted storm runoff through a new ordinance that carries greater enforcement authority.

Midwest Media and Resource Links

Madison Can Count on You to Conserve Water - Mpowering
Read tips on all the ways you can conserve water.

Barreling Out of History - Columbia Tribune
Volunteers preach, teach conservation

'Green' Living Gives Oberlin Family National Recognition - WKYC.com
Ohio family makes pages of Better Homes and Gardens through conservation efforts.

Towns Working Together to Prevent Storm Water Pollution - nebraska.tv
A recent government survey says 40 percent of U.S. water bodies are impaired by pollution. Read about what local communities in Nebraska are doing to fix the problem.

Northeast Media and Resource Links

Lake Cleanup Experts Compare Notes - Burlington Free Press
Lake Champlain and Chesapeake Bay clean up efforts evaluated.

South Media and Resource Links

Rain Barrels Make Big Difference During Drought - 11 Eyewitness News
Drought in North Carolina makes water conservation both environmentally and fiscally responsible.

Tips for Conserving Indoor Water - WSAV.com, Georgia
Water conservation must become a way of life for all Georgians, according to officials with the state's Drought Response Unified Command (DRUC).

Harvested Rainwater Can Be Used to Irrigate Landscaping - MyWestTexas.com
Rainwater harvesting was a way of life for many founding families in Texas. It still makes good sense to capture this high-quality water for use in our landscapes.