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Anacostia Rising: What's Next For D.C.'s 'Forgotten' River

Jacob Fenston Tyrone Turner

March 26, 2018 |

American University Radio (WAMU) |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

The Anacostia, which has long been one of the most polluted rivers in the country, has been given a new lease on life, thanks to cleanup efforts and a recent sewer upgrade in D.C. Since water quality has improved, there's been renewed interest in waterfront recreation and development. Now local groups are working to mitigate displacement from gentrification, with some success.

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Less water, no soil, more fodder: Kenya farmers beat drought

Justus Wanzala

February 09, 2018 |

Thomson Reuters Foundation |

Text |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Timau

Over 5000 farmers across Kenya have begun using hydroponic techniques to grow fodder for their cows. This trend ensures milk production is still high in time of drought, when traditionally grown grass doesn’t do well. Groups including Hydroponics Kenya and Grandeur Africa have trained farmers in these water-saving techniques.

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With kids' health suffering, one Guatemalan town is trying to adapt to climate change.

Deepa Fernandes

January 23, 2018 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Guatemala, Comitancillo

With climate change warming agriculture lands, many communities are losing ground for farming. In one Guatemalan indigenous community, this resulted in many children becoming malnourished. The community rallied together to make changes that included taking advantage of the warmer weather and learning new techniques for diversifying their crops and conserving water.

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As environmentalists warn about water scarcity, these two companies are saving water and money

Jason Margolis

January 11, 2018 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

Monitoring usage incentivizes water-intensive companies to develop water-saving techniques. Boston-based nonprofit, CERES, helps companies like Pepsi and Levi’s develop more sustainable practices. For example, Pepsi recaptures more of its runoff and has replaced water with pressurized air in its cleaning process. Levi’s also replaced water with air, using ozone gas to treat its denim. Tracking and reducing water use improves efficiency and saves the companies money.

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Newark DIG: Doing Infrastructure Green

Scott Morris

December 19, 2017 |

CivicStory |

Video |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Newark, New Jersey

Due in part to an outdated infrastructure, Newark's storm sewers get overwhelmed with litter, oil and other materials that end up impacting the cleanliness of the community's drinking water. To combat this issue, a group of passionate community members formed Doing Infrastructure Green (DIG) to help bring education to residents about sustainable solutions around the water supply.

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To Save Their Water Supply, Colorado Farmers Taxed Themselves

Luke Runyon

November 18, 2017 |

NPR |

Text |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

Colorado is only now recovering from a 16-year long drought that resulted in the aquifer irrigation system becoming increasingly dry. Until the farmers decided to tax themselves for water consumption, realizing that saving water now and taxing themselves would protect their farms and livelihood in the long run.

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Jordan is solving its water crisis by training women as plumbers

Odette Chalaby

November 03, 2017 |

Apolitical |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Jordan, Amman

A program in Jordan works to aid in the country's water crisis by training women to become professional plumbers. While, traditionally, men take on the role of plumbing in Jordan, they're not allowed to enter a house if another man isn't present; training women to fix leaky pipes allows these jobs to happen quicker.

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A Landmark California Plan Puts Floodplains Back in Business

Matt Weiser

October 10, 2017 |

News Deeply |

Text |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Dos Palos, California

California aims to reconnect major rivers with their floodplains. This reduces flood risk and helps restore groundwater aquifers and wildlife habitat. A farm irrigation district in Dos Palos is proving this can work. A groundwater recharge project is taking pressure off levees while helping farmers get water to grow their crops.

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Environment Is Big Winner in U.S.–Mexico Colorado River Agreement

Alastair Bland

October 05, 2017 |

News Deeply |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Expanding off of soon-to-expire agreement, the implementation of Minute 323 represents an agreement between the U.S. and Mexico to continue collaborations in order to manage and share resources from the Colorado River. This new agreement which increases water supply reliability for both sides of the border, also takes the earlier agreement even further, as it aims to revive sections of the river that haven't seen consistent water flow for years.

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Teaching the Next Generation to Fight Ocean Plastic Pollution

Erica Cirino

October 03, 2017 |

News Deeply |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Newport Beach, California

The 5 Gyres program is a pilot project that takes high school students from low-income districts out on boat expeditions to study the shocking amounts of plastic that can be found in our oceans, hoping to simultaneously raise awareness about this serious environmental issue for the next generation, while sparking interest in the sciences to underserved students.

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