Archives for Water
Merced River a Surprisingly Vibrant Tour on the Way to Yosemite
Consider an expedition along CA-140, a state route that meanders along the Merced River, takes you through Mariposa and will take you west of Merced in the San Joaquin Valley.
Relentless Flooding Hits Uruguay
Borthwestern Uruguay has been savaged by flooding this month. Persistent rain in late May resulted in the evacuation of over 3,000 people, according to the BBC.
Ahead of World Oceans Day, Monterey Bay Aquarium Seeks More Victories for the Seas
Ahead of this week's World Oceans Day, 3p spoke with Julie Packard, Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium as she prepared for the U.N. oceans conference.
Brown’s Ditch Trail Lets You Wander into the Sierras’ Past
Hiking Brown's Ditch Trail is a great half-day trip if you happen to be visiting the San Joaquin Valley region. The 5-mile hike gives a window in the the region's history, when logging drove the local economy.
Trees are Migrating, Creating Uncertainty for U.S. Ecosystems and Business
A study reveals that tree species in the U.S. are moving north and west -- suggested a disruption to ecosystems, and businesses, in the future.
Local Black- and Woman-Owned Firm Will Help Replace Flint’s Water Pipes
As Flint slowly recovers from its three-year water crisis, reconstruction will partly will be led locally. A contracting firm that is both black- and woman-owned will be tasked with replacing many water pipes across the city of 99,000 people.
Kings Canyon is a Hiking and Wildflower Paradise
Kings Canyon National Park is one of the great joys of living in the San Joaquin Valley.
The Sierra Foothill Conservancy Gives San Joaquin Valley a Stunning Legacy
The Sierra Foothill Conservancy schedules hikes that make one feel lucky to live in the San Joaquin Valley. We recently hiked through the McKenzie Reserve, and savored its spectacular landscape.
In India, Bangalore’s Water Crisis is an Omen for the Rest of the World
Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India, has witnessed stratospheric growth due to its booming IT sector. But it could all fall apart if the city cannot get a handle on its worsening water security problem.
Mono Lake’s Slow Road to Recovery
Mono Lake has long been the canary in the coal mine when it comes to California’s ecological health. Visiting this part of the Owens Valley offers lessons on California's fragile ecosystems, and of course, presents amazing views.
Rains Bring Color Alive During “Super Bloom” in California
The super blooms across California have been spectacular this spring. The Whitewater Preserve outside of Palm Springs is just one many examples of the landscape coming alive with color.
Thinking About a Corporate Wastewater Program? What You Need to Know
Two companies with very different business models, General Mills and Levi Strauss & Co., share their approaches to tackling wastewater within their operations and supply chains.