Published: 3/31/2016 Sustainable Water was invited to participate in the White House Water Summit on March 22nd. In conjunction with World Water Day, the White House hosted the Water Summit to bring awareness to the nation’s crippling water stresses and highlight technological innovations in water management. At the summit, governmental, public, private and academic sectors came together in a collaborative effort to produce more than 150 commitments for the development of a sustainable and secure water future. Among these pledges is a commitment by Sustainable Water to deploy $500 million in capital to develop 50 eco-engineered commercial-scale water reclamation systems. […]

Published: 2/29/2016 In the last decade, global environmental stresses have caused the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to actively promote improved sustainability practices in airport planning, design and operations.[1] The FAA is encouraging the use of strategic water management practices and has implemented numerous sustainability programs for the airport sector to follow. [3][4] Airports across the United States have already begun to explore the implementation of water reclamation and reuse strategies. Following the FAA’s lead toward sustainable development, the Chandler Airport has become a model for airports across the country looking to reduce water consumption through impactful water management solutions. In a […]

Published: 1/31/2016 Last month, Congress allocated an additional $100 million to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to address prevalent drought conditions. In response to this new funding, the WateReuse Association (WRA) and seven other professional water organizations wrote a joint letter to the Bureau requesting that a portion of the funds be invested in water reuse research and infrastructure.[1] Along with WRA, the organizations that signed the letter include the National Association Clean Water Agencies, American Public Works Association, National Association of Water Companies, Water Environment Federation, Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, American Water Works Association and the Association of California […]

Published: 12/30/2015 As the Paris climate talks concluded this month, the White House convened a summit to discuss domestic water policy. The conference, known as the White House Roundtable on Water Innovation, was held to unite public and private sectors in developing innovative, “all-in” approaches that strengthen the country’s water resiliency. Approximately 90 water management professionals – representing various regulatory agencies, universities, NGOs, and private-sector companies – were invited to attend the event.  [1] The conference began with key speakers from various governmental departments discussing three main topics: Challenges to Increase Innovation in Water Technology and Markets; Current and Future […]

A seven year study conducted by the National Audubon Society has warned that nearly half of all North American bird species will have their habitats severely restricted or altered due to climate change and water scarcity over the next several decades. Of the 314 species listed, the American Wild Turkey has been projected to lose 50 percent of their current habitat by the year 2080.[1] In a press release by the National Audubon Society, Audubon Chief Scientist Gary Langham detailed the threat to bird species, particularly those in Alabama and the greater southeast. “What the data is telling us is […]