On a December day in 2021, Chris “The Maven” Austin met with SSV’s Water Director Dennis Murphy to chat about all things water in California. Chris has been publishing Maven’s Notebook since 2013 and has been aggregating California water news since 2007. CA Water 101 is one of numerous informative resources that can be found […]
Thoughts on two days of water immersion WaterPalooza! 2021 featured a spectacular roundup of water industry luminaries, industry experts, municipal water providers, entrepreneurs, scientists, government officials, advocates, and educators speaking about conserving, making, and preserving water. Some key takeaways: Fix the leaks, transition thirsty landscaping to drought resistant plants, and don’t waste water! A diversified […]
The “old panels” taken down and set for a cleaning. & a Snazzy Solar Roof (w/drones) It started, as most things do, over a beer. And copious appetizers provided by wonderfully determined hosts. Al fresco dining near the barbecue, with reasonable social distance. Conversation with my wife’s friend’s husband (we’ll call him Abe) turns to […]