On the July 13th edition of Your Call, we’ll kick of a weeklong series on solutions to California’s water crisis by exploring how the world's most water-efficient cities have reduced demand. Australia implemented strict water saving measures after suffering from a drought for more than a decade. What can we learn from other drought stricken areas around the globe? What would California need to do to make itself a model for water conservation? Join the conversation on the next Your Call, with Rose Aguilar and you.
Guests:
Brian Richter, senior freshwater scientist at The Nature Conservancy and author of Chasing Water: A Guide for Moving from Scarcity to Sustainability
Allison Lassiter, urban and environmental planner and author of the forthcoming book, Sustainable Water: Challenges and Solutions from California
Conner Everts, co-facilitator at Environmental Water Caucus, executive director of the Southern California Watershed Alliance, and co-chair of the Desal Response Group
Web Resources:
Allison Lassiter: Sustainable Water: Challenges and Solutions from California
National Geographic: Tapped Out: How Will Cities Secure Their Water Future?
Mercury News: Californians shoot past Gov. Jerry's Brown's water conservation targets
LA Times: Water conservation amid drought: Who made the grade?
Business Insider: What California could learn from Australia about how to deal with drought
Huffington Post: The Power and Potential of Improving Water Efficiency: CaliforniaToilets
San Jose Mercury: California drought: Tips for conserving water