Links

Water

Water ... News, research, and current events on all aspects of water resources from the University of California.
California Department of Water Resources ... the facts about this 3 year drought.
Scientific American ... Facing the Freshwater Crisis - August 2008 issue.
The Water Calculator ... know your water footprint from drinking to the clothes you wear & everything in–between ... a U.S. site.
Water Footprint ... another site, but maintained by UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, the Netherlands.

ARCSA ... the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association.
The Rainwater Harvesting Guide ... to calculate how much rainwater your roof will catch.
The Farm ... a simple explanation of how a rainwater catchment system works.
The University of Arizona Cooperative ... Harvesting Rainwater For Landscape Use.
Urban Design Tools ... You can see the difference between the barrel and cistern approaches.
Urban Design Tools ... again, rain barrels versus cisterns.

Bay Localize ... Working for a sustainable local future.
10,000 Rain Gardens Project ... in Marin County: it's about more than just rainwater catchment.
Spawn USA ... rainwater catchment supports salmon survival!

Tankworks ... An experienced builder of long lasting and aesthetically beautiful tanks.

More to come!