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Septic system waste pervasive throughout Florida’s Indian River lagoon

Envirotec Magazine

For more than a decade, fertilizer leaching and associated stormwater runoff were thought to be the major drivers of harmful algal blooms in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon. This is likely the result of increased infiltration, groundwater flow and stormwater runoff in the wet season.

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Nominate neighbors for a green award

Greenability Magazine

Past winners have worked to reduce waste, air pollution, stormwater runoff, energy costs and transportation costs. The post Nominate neighbors for a green award appeared first on Greenability Magazine. Neighborhoods can find more information at the KC Green Neighborhood Recognition Program.

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Hear local experts discuss climate issues

Greenability Magazine

Civic leaders throughout the metro area are working on climate issues and have created free videos for the public on topics ranging from energy to food waste. Land Use: MARC’s Tom Jacobs and Scott Schulte with Vireo Landscape Architects highlight green infrastructure for better soil health and stormwater retention. Watch it here.

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Earth Day goes big & virtual again

Greenability Magazine

Composting Food Waste & Trying To Stop It , Missouri Organic Recycling. Stormwater Sunday Earth Day Celebration , The Little Red Hen’s Community Garden puppet show, 2400 E. The post Earth Day goes big & virtual again appeared first on Greenability Magazine. Sew”-stainability , The Sewing Labs. Sunday, April 18.

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Try these 5 ways to reduce water use

Greenability Magazine

That annoying leaking or running toilet can waste as much as 200 gallons of water per day. The post Try these 5 ways to reduce water use appeared first on Greenability Magazine. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, 73 percent of the water used at home is either flushed down the toilet or washed down the shower drain.

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Water innovation ‘fantasy league’

Envirotec Magazine

The firms identified so far are as follows: • 3Rwater (US) (category: stormwater management): 3Rwater’s Follow the Drop mobile application and platform collects stormwater metrics, including rainfall data and the location of drainage devices, and uses advanced analytics to calculate drainage area and quantify stormwater runoff.

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‘Fantasy league’ reveals future of water innovation

Envirotec Magazine

The 2022 showcase companies have developed ground-breaking solutions in areas such as stormwater management, water reuse, sanitation, smart water and circular economy, all aligning with the BlueTech Forum 2022 theme – radical collaboration for regeneration. Hawaii-based 3Rwater was named Top Innovation Pavilion Company at WEFTEC 2021.