Water
Articles
Other Resources
- Tucson-area groups that meet on water issues
- Sustainable Water Management in the Arid West (PDF) – The Sonoran Institute’s recent report which also links sustainability to our current policies.
- The Pacific Institute – Water information documents, including:
- South African water expert Dr. Jackie King’s visit to Tucson in 2006 drew hundreds of Tucsonans. – Dr. King’s paradigm integrates values, science, and policies and provides a critical framework to examine Arizona’s water laws and policies: Two articles from local media:
- “Graywater Guidelines“ – Published by the Water Conservation Alliance of Southern Arizona, written by Val Little. (available in PDF on their website: www.watercasa.org)
- “Rainwater Harvesting for Landscape Use“ (PDF)- reference and guidebook, prepared by The Pima County Cooperative Extension Service and the Arizona Department of Water Resources, written by Patricia Waterfall and revised by Christina Bickelmann.
- Harvesting RainWater , or anything else by by Brad Lancaster. Brad, a super permaculturist, does everything and teaches everything about our local water resources.
- Roofwater Harvesting: A Handbook for Practitioners – This report by the International Water and Sanitation Centre (IRC) is a useful guide to rooftop water harvesting. It is intended for the developing world, but as a community that is transforming itself into a desert-adapted community, that is where we are, too.
Affiliated Organizations
Other Local Organizations
- Tucson Organic Gardeners
Tucson Organic Gardeners began more than 20 years ago as a club where people who chose to use organic methods to maintain their gardens could exchange ideas and enjoy fellowship. Today almost 200 members, associates and friends continue this tradition thr - UofA Sustainability Centers
Various Centers for Sustainability in conjunction with the University of Arizona.
Local Businesses
- re-HOME
re-HOME provides various green building services including webinars, workshops, in-home energy assessments, decision support, etc. Patricia Ewanski - Solar Store
"dedicated to providing renewable energy resources, products, and services while addressing the needs of our customers with the highest level of technical and professional competence." - Southern Arizona Raingutters & Rainwater Harvesting
Suppliers for seamless rain gutters and rain water harvesting systems (licensed contractor) - Technicians For Sustainability
"a locally owned, mission-driven company specializing in renewable energy and sustainable technologies for residential and commercial settings."
Other Resources
- Green Drinks Tucson
Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a drink at informal sessions around the world known as Green Drinks. - Handbook for Rooftop Water Harvesting
This report by the International Water and Sanitation Centre (IRC) is a useful guide to rooftop water harvesting. It is intended for the developing world, but as a community that is transforming itself into a desert-adapted community, that is where we ar - Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan (Pima County)
"What Pima County has now achieved is the integration of all natural resource protection and land use planning activities into one plan." - Sonoran Permaculture Guild
An excellent resource for all people wanting to design systems guided by ecology, including building, food production and water harvesting. The site also features workshops taught by Tucson's experts in the field. - UofA Sustainability Centers
Various Centers for Sustainability in conjunction with the University of Arizona.
Global Organizations
Local Discussion Groups
- Green Drinks Tucson
Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a drink at informal sessions around the world known as Green Drinks. - Tucson Permaculture discussion group
Getting started with projects like growing food, harvesting rainwater, harnessing solar energy? This email discussion group is a good place to post questions, share knowledge, and make connections.
Government Relations
Articles
- The Truth About Alcohol Fuel: Our Path Beyond Petroleum
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The Truth About Alcohol Fuel: Our Path Beyond Petroleum,
with David Blume
Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 5:30 pm
Tucson Public Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. Lower Level Meeting Room:
Co-Sponsored by the Community Information Resource Center and Sustainable Tucson
Permaculturist David Blume will present... - Greater Tucson Indicators Report
The Pima Association of Governments just approved the Second Tucson Region Indicators Report. It provides a snapshot of the region with data on key measures that characterize its current health from an environmental and community perspective.
Five theme areas are: Natural Resources, Air Quality, Water,... - Green Business Workshops
Where: YWCA, 525 N. Bonita Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85745
FREE WORKSHOP
This FREE workshop is your guide to straight forward sustainable business practices.
Obtain Tucson Electric Power's available incentives which can pay as much as 90% of the installed cost on select efficiency measures
Become a Certified... - Toilet Replacement Project
Find out about an exciting opportunity to work with your neighbors and save both money and water! Download the flyer here . - Comments Due May 20th
TUCSON CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED TUCSON WATER SERVICE AREA POLICY - COMMENTS DUE MAY 20th
On June 15, 2010 the Tucson City Council will consider formalization
of a Water Service Area Policy for Tucson Water which will define the geographic footprint where Tucson Water will extend... - What Works: Community
By Guy R. McPherson
Published at Energy Bulletin and Guy's blog: Nature Bats Last
(Guy, a former UA professor, has inspired Sustainable Tucson with his writings and appearances at ST General Meetings during the past four years)
As we continue into the decades-old, but only recently acknowledged era... - Put it on the map!
Dear Community Friends and Partners:
The first print edition of the Green Pueblo Map showcasing our community’s favorite “green” places and spaces will be available later this year. If you haven’t already done so, we encourage you to “make your mark” on the map by nominating your favorite... - Water Resources Research Center Conference
The WRRC invites you to participate in the 2010 Annual Conference, Creating New Leadership for Arizona’s Water and Environment in a Time of Change, at the University of Arizona Memorial Student Union on June 9-10, 2010. The conference will provide a forum for youth leaders and young professionals... - The Water Project Wave Rave
Come to the Water-themed FUNdraiser in support of The Water Project, Tucson's Synergistic Water Festival at the Rhythm Industry Performance Factory, 1013 S. Tyndall Avenue (1 block West of Park Avenue, just South of 20th Street). $10 suggested donation.
For more information, visit the Water Project... - Sustainable Tucson General Meeting
Joel D Valdez Library (Stone and Alameda)
Lower Level Meeting Room; doors open at 5:30 pm
City/County Water Study – Next Steps?
A landmark, 20-month multi-disciplinary, multi-agency study of Tucson-area water resources was completed just one month ago. The goal was to develop a common understanding...
Meetings and Events
- The Truth About Alcohol Fuel: Our Path Beyond Petroleum
ooo
000
The Truth About Alcohol Fuel: Our Path Beyond Petroleum,
with David Blume
Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 5:30 pm
Tucson Public Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. Lower Level Meeting Room:
Co-Sponsored by the Community Information Resource Center and Sustainable Tucson
Permaculturist David Blume will present... - Greater Tucson Indicators Report
The Pima Association of Governments just approved the Second Tucson Region Indicators Report. It provides a snapshot of the region with data on key measures that characterize its current health from an environmental and community perspective.
Five theme areas are: Natural Resources, Air Quality, Water,... - Green Business Workshops
Where: YWCA, 525 N. Bonita Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85745
FREE WORKSHOP
This FREE workshop is your guide to straight forward sustainable business practices.
Obtain Tucson Electric Power's available incentives which can pay as much as 90% of the installed cost on select efficiency measures
Become a Certified... - Toilet Replacement Project
Find out about an exciting opportunity to work with your neighbors and save both money and water! Download the flyer here . - Comments Due May 20th
TUCSON CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED TUCSON WATER SERVICE AREA POLICY - COMMENTS DUE MAY 20th
On June 15, 2010 the Tucson City Council will consider formalization
of a Water Service Area Policy for Tucson Water which will define the geographic footprint where Tucson Water will extend... - What Works: Community
By Guy R. McPherson
Published at Energy Bulletin and Guy's blog: Nature Bats Last
(Guy, a former UA professor, has inspired Sustainable Tucson with his writings and appearances at ST General Meetings during the past four years)
As we continue into the decades-old, but only recently acknowledged era... - Put it on the map!
Dear Community Friends and Partners:
The first print edition of the Green Pueblo Map showcasing our community’s favorite “green” places and spaces will be available later this year. If you haven’t already done so, we encourage you to “make your mark” on the map by nominating your favorite... - Water Resources Research Center Conference
The WRRC invites you to participate in the 2010 Annual Conference, Creating New Leadership for Arizona’s Water and Environment in a Time of Change, at the University of Arizona Memorial Student Union on June 9-10, 2010. The conference will provide a forum for youth leaders and young professionals... - The Water Project Wave Rave
Come to the Water-themed FUNdraiser in support of The Water Project, Tucson's Synergistic Water Festival at the Rhythm Industry Performance Factory, 1013 S. Tyndall Avenue (1 block West of Park Avenue, just South of 20th Street). $10 suggested donation.
For more information, visit the Water Project... - Sustainable Tucson General Meeting
Joel D Valdez Library (Stone and Alameda)
Lower Level Meeting Room; doors open at 5:30 pm
City/County Water Study – Next Steps?
A landmark, 20-month multi-disciplinary, multi-agency study of Tucson-area water resources was completed just one month ago. The goal was to develop a common understanding...
