Archive for December 13th, 2009

Himachal to welcome innovative ideas for rain water harvesting

Northern Voices Online Shimla: Himachal Government would welcome innovative ideas to popularise rainwater harvesting by the people in the State. This was disclosed by Prof. … See all stories on this topic

PlantSF turns pavement into a garden spot

… at a low-impact-design strategy – depaving and rainwater harvesting – to keep storm water out of the combined sewer system and to recharge the aquifer. … See all stories on this topic

Kashmir's climate frontline

Aljazeera.net Rainwater harvesting and alternative crop selections are two of the practices that are just starting to be discussed in Kashmir. But Jarvie emphasises that … See all stories on this topic

Edward Fitzpatrick: Shades of doubt about Blue Cross building

Providence Journal … left, a rainwater collection system, bicycle parking and special compost and recycling stations, all designed to save about $25 million over the next 23 … See all stories on this topic

Amidst December storm, a lesson in rainwater harvesting.

Rainwater harvesting is easier and less regulated than recycling of "grey water'' from sinks, showers and washers. "It is a great way of taking care of … See all stories on this topic

13 watersheds to be developed on Sirumalai hills with community participation

Reclamation of land, construction of soil and stone bunds, rainwater harvesting pits, check-dams, percolation ponds, farm ponds and natural water sources … See all stories on this topic

Amidst December storm, a lesson in rainwater harvesting.

Rainwater harvesting is easier and less regulated than recycling of "grey water'' from sinks, showers and washers. "It is a great way of taking care of … See all stories on this topic

Experts call for better agri management

Irrigation needs to be strengthened, he said adding the highly water deficient western and northern Orissa can also benefit from rainwater harvesting as the … See all stories on this topic

Make river regs fair

Retrofitting sewage treatment facilities, for example, could cost millions, and that's an expense built into higher sewage rates and passed along to anyone … See all stories on this topic

St. John bond purchase for sewerage expansion and upgrade approved

NOLA.com Brett Duke, The Times-Picayune archiveThe capacity of the River Road sewage treatment plant will expand by 2 million gallons per day, to 6.5 million gallons … See all stories on this topic