"Practically speaking, water might be the linchpin to the systemic approach we need to deal w/ the multiple crises we face w/ climate, food, energy, economies, & yes, water." Reflections on the #UN2023WaterConference, its worth & shortfalls. FoodPrint foodprint.org/blog/un-water-…

Do you live in one of these threatened river basins? Get the details from American Rivers #MostEndangeredRivers 2023.

Too much, too little or too polluted. Many parts of the United States suffer various #water crises, whether it stems from overuse, mismanagement, drought, climate change or industrial contamination. More here from Ginger Zee: abcnews.go.com/US/parts-ameri…

Last month delegates from 170+ countries gathered for the first major United Nations-convened water conference in 46 years. Sadly, there was minimal attention paid to agriculture & the food system, the largest user & polluter of water. Read our latest from Kai O-S: foodprint.org/blog/un-water-…

Iowa, like other farm states, has serious problems with nutrient pollution from Ag runoff. Although there are low-tech ways to reduce pollution, it seems that government payments to farmers—public funds for private pollution—is the most likely resolution. abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/l…

"Everyone’s habits, practices and purchases impact both the amount of water they use and their impact on water resources. This is a great time for people to educate themselves about how water runs throughout their lives." Remember water on #EarthDay2023. watercalculator.org/news/articles/…

Here's a valuable new overview of water use in California, created by PPIC Water. They also provide California water use fact sheets for agriculture, communities and the environment. ppic.org/publication/wa…

"For the first time since 2006, CA officials have increased allocations from the vital State Water Project to 100% of requested supplies as reservoirs across the state are nearing capacity & an epic snowpack has yet to melt." Rainy day groundwater storage latimes.com/california/sto…

“Even though we're seeing this recharge of surface reservoirs we still need to use water efficiently. The fact that we have water available this year buys us more time but it doesn’t change the need to make those [long-term] changes in sustainability & resiliency”—@_HeatherCooley

What, where and how crops are irrigated have shifted over time in the United States, a recent study finds. What are some big changes? Even more crops are irrigated for animal feed, and groundwater is an increasingly turned to as a crop irrigation source. salon.com/2023/04/03/cro…

Yes, we can find ways to reduce polarization and get things done on the environment (on our behalf).

#VirtualWater or embedded water: What is it? "Virtual water, also called 'embedded water' or 'indirect water,' is the water 'hidden' in the products, services and processes people buy and use every day." More: watercalculator.org/footprint/what…

For California groundwater, it's save rain for a sunny (hot and dry) day. Farmers and water managers are working to recharge overexploited aquifers while abundant water is available. Grey Moran explains in Civil Eats. civileats.com/2023/04/17/the…

New @TheValueOfWater poll highlights that a safe and reliable water supply is the number one issue for American voters. (1,000 people; national poll) Key findings: thevalueofwater.org/sites/default/…

Water and wastewater #infrastructure is about important as it gets to the health of people, economies and ecosystems, yet the backlog of projects is huge. While the Infrastructure Investment Act will help, more is needed. watercalculator.org/footprint/impo…

Yes, rain and precipitation (really soil moisture) is measured as the green #waterfootprint component of the total water footprint. Here's an exploration of why "rain counts" in the big picture. watercalculator.org/footprint/rain…

"So, when you think of your next meal, think of water. ...Because when we live our lives, we live our lives through water. Whether we see it or feel it, water is what we depend on for just about everything." watercalculator.org/news/articles/…

Have you checked out SubjectToClimate, the climate and environmental education clearinghouse? We've partnered up to share some of our educational resources so that #teachers can utilize our content as well as great content from other organizations. subjecttoclimate.org/search?resourc…

¿Cuál es su Huella Hídrica? Esta calculadora le ayuda a estimar su uso total de agua. Descúbrelo ahora... watercalculator.org/wfc2/esp/

Did you know that a #waterfootprint has three component parts? The blue, green and grey water footprints combine to make the total. Learn more about water footprints and what makes them a robust, durable assessment tool. watercalculator.org/footprint/what…