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#waterconservation

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Denise Gutzmer

Delete your old emails to save water during drought, Environment Agency tells Britons

The Environment Agency urged the public not only to switch off taps, but to also delete their old emails in order to reduce water usage during the current drought.

This year has seen the driest six months to July since 1976 in the UK, with the current water shortfall situation in England now defined as a “nationally significant incident.”

#drought #UnitedKingdom #waterconservation #datastorage

independent.co.uk/news/delete-

The Independent · Delete your old emails to save water during drought, Environment Agency tells BritonsBy Harry Cockburn
DoomsdaysCW

How Often Should You Wet Down Your #Compost Heap?

Compost needs more than rotting kitchen scraps to work well. It needs water, air, and a well-balanced ratio of organic matter. Wet down your compost heap as often as necessary to ensure it’s moist, aerated, and warm throughout the seasons.

by Jerad Bryant and Sarah Jay
Last updated: July 11, 2025

"Without water, compost will turn dry, brittle, and crumbly. It won’t contain tons of microbes and worms; it’ll be half of what it can be with regular watering. So, the question remains: how often should you wet down your compost heap?"

Learn more:
epicgardening.com/wet-compost-

Epic Gardening · How Often Should You Wet Down Your Compost Heap?Compost needs more than rotting kitchen scraps to work well. It needs water, air, and a well-balanced ratio of organic matter. Wet down your compost heap as often as necessary to ensure it’s moist, aerated, and warm throughout the seasons.
#SolarPunkSunday#ClimateChangeGardening#Gardening
DoomsdaysCW

Why #Composting Is Essential During #Drought Conditions (includes tips on using #Graywater)

"Drought conditions change the fundamental dynamics of the composting process, creating unique challenges that require specific adaptations to maintain effective decomposition.

"During drought conditions, your compost pile will break down much slower than usual. The microorganisms and bacteria responsible for decomposition require moisture to function properly—with moisture levels below 40%, their activity dramatically decreases. This means kitchen scraps and yard waste that might decompose in 3-4 months could now take 6-8 months to fully break down. Without adequate moisture, fungi and bacteria simply can’t process organic materials efficiently.

"Maintaining adequate moisture becomes your biggest challenge during drought. Traditional composting guidance recommends a moisture content of 50-60%—about as damp as a wrung-out sponge. During drought, evaporation happens rapidly, with exposed compost piles losing 30-40% more moisture than normal. Your pile can quickly become too dry, entering a dormant state where beneficial microbes go inactive. This not only halts decomposition but also makes it harder to rehydrate the pile once conditions improve."

Learn more:
farmstandapp.com/19920/compost

FarmstandApp · 7 Composting During Drought Conditions That Conserve Precious Water - FarmstandAppDiscover how to maintain effective composting during drought conditions with water-saving techniques that turn waste into moisture-retaining soil for drought-resistant gardens.
#SolarPunkSunday#ClimateChangeGardening#Gardening
The Watershed

Disappearing snowpack means dropping water levels, today in The Watershed: lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/disa

The Watershed · Disappearing Snowpack Means Dropping Water LevelsASAP intake up and running; trail access limitedWith the advent of the hottest days of summer, the snow pack has finally melted away above the Village. This week, Public Works has announced that supplemental water is being diverted from Alberta Creek for use by local residents, made possible by the successful installation of the Alberta Supply Augmentation Project (ASAP) last year. With ASAP, as many as 300,000 litres of water per day can be made available to supplement the usual water supplies
#LionsBayWatershed#LocalNews#BritishColumbia
Grassroots Economic Organizing

:TwinPines: "This Spring, the Quabbin Sunrise Cooperative, a resident-owned manufactured home community with 65 households, made a big cost-saving discovery. Five-thousand gallons of water a day were leaking from various points in their water distribution system, leading to high water bills, increased wear and tear on the system, and compliance issues with the state’s water regulations."
#Cooperatives #WaterConservation

cdi.coop/quabbin-sunrise-coope

Cooperative Development Institute · Here's how a 65-home cooperative housing community saved 5,000 gallons of water a day – Cooperative Development InstituteBy: Jeremiah Ward | June 30, 2025 Ware, MA — This Spring, the Quabbin Sunrise Cooperative, a resident-owned manufactured home community with 65 households, made a big cost-saving discovery. Five-thousand […]
Feisty

“Smith tried to persuade about 500 people at a town hall in Fort Macleod that her government was acting responsibly in advancing coal mining. … 500 severely normal Albertans, many as pissed as summer hornets, filled the hall to the brim. Ranchers. Irrigators. Landowners. Hikers. Moms. Water drinkers. Conservationists. Musicians like Corb Lund and Sid Marty. Small-c conservatives. Former mayors. Water scientists.” #Coal #ABPoli #WaterConservation
thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/06/13/ thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/06/13/

The Watershed

Summer drought possible this year, story today in The Watershed:

lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/summ

The Watershed · Summer Drought Possible This YearWater treatment specialist suggests taking action nowLions Bay resident and water treatment specialist Anthony Greville has been taking a look at the snowpack in the nearby mountains, and has a few words of caution for Lions Bay residents this summer. Based on the current snowpack and water consumption statistics, "we absolutely know that come mid-to late-July our creeks will begin to run dry," says Greville. Greville is a past Chair of the Drinking Water Technical Committee of the British Colum
#LionsBayWatershed#LocalNews#BritishColumbia
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