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Enviro News: Winter Storm Jonas
Winter Storm Jonas, the storm that hit the east cost on Saturday, January 23rd, has had a large impact on many environments and the communities that depend on them. Some towns in NJ are reporting greater flooding from Winter Storm Jonas than from Hurricane Sandy, according to CBS news. Meanwhile, in the south, Philotown Virginia recorded a stunning [...]
Enviro News: Flint Water Crisis
No community should have to forego water. There is not a particularly severe drought in Michigan, as the map from the US Drought Monitor Service demonstrates. However, there is an water shortage in Flint, MI due to contamination. The water situation in Michigan is a reminder that water is a vital resource and that access to [...]
Enviro News: Drought in California
The table and graph below, from the US Drought Monitor, provides an update on the current drought situation in California. Note that it also provides comparison data from previous weeks and years. The map shows drought in the state by severity, and also makes note of populations affected. For more detailed info, interactive maps and [...]
Curious About US Drought? The United States Drought Monitor Has Answers (and Data)
How bad is the drought in California right now? Are there droughts elsewhere in the US? Is there a water conservation crisis in my hometown or state? How does the water situation now compared to last week, or even last year? Fortunately, the United States Drought Monitor provides real time data on droughts through the country. [...]
California Drought Could Kill Millions of Trees
According to a report from Newsweek, the continuing drought in California may have disastrous implications for California's trees, possibly wiping out as many as 58 million large trees. Click here to read the full article. The article also explores the possible consequences of mass tree loss, which include increased CO2 emissions, elimination of wild [...]
Which aerator do I need for my faucet? Our Video Guide
Fixing your fixture problem can be tricky since it's hard to tell what aerator your size your faucet needs. There are lots of different kinds of aerators out there, and buying a different aerator over and over to get the right one isn't the best fix. Our video guides explains aerator sizing in straight forward, [...]
3 Easy Insulation Fixes
Improving your home's insulation doesn't have to mean a major home improvement project. You can start by finding drafts that exist in most homes. 1. DoorsGaps under doors let air seep out, sending your home's warmth into the great outdoors. You may be able to make your door close tighter with a door strike, a small [...]
Why Should You Run a Conservation Program?
Water conservation programs protect the health of our area's water supply, protect the local environment, and make life easier for residents. By ensuring the water supply, conservation programs also help utility companies, financially and otherwise. We supply shower heads and other water saving supplies to a variety of water providers: city governments, water conservation [...]
New Resources Group at the Water Smart Innovations Conference
New Resources Group is a proud participant of the Water Smart Innovations Conference. Water Smart brings water professionals from many different fields together to talk about innovative new products that help communities meet their conservation goals. Here's our booth from this year.
Featured Review: Rain Gauges
Our featured review segment highlights customer experiences with our products and helps you make an informed buying decision. Compact rain/sprinkler gauge, yet easy to read Posted by Steve T on 20th Aug 2015I teach residents in local communities the Univ of Florida guideline to apply 0.5 to 0.75 inches per irrigation application. Tuna cans [...]