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Wonder in Nature Summer Adventure at AC Library

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Alameda County Library invites people of all ages and abilities to come along for our 2022 Summer Adventure, Wonder in Nature! Complete activities, readin...Show more Alameda County Library invites people of all ages and abilities to come along for our 2022 Summer Adventure, Wonder in Nature! Complete activities, reading, and more to receive a book gift and prize drawing entries. Pick up an Adventure Guide at any library location starting June 15 or download it from our website. Show less

The Water-wise Home

How to Conserve, Capture, and Reuse Water in your Home and Landscape

by Allen, Laura

Book - 2015

Find tips on meeting your home and landscape's water needs in a more efficient way, such as reusing greywater and setting up a waterless composting toilet. Find tips on meeting your home and landscape's water needs in a more efficient way, such as reusing greywater and setting up a waterless composting toilet. Show less

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Eat Less Water

by Ramirez, Florencia

Book - 2017

A great deal of water is spent on food production. This book explores water sustainable farms, offers recipes that use less water, and encourages readers to be more mindful of the water footprint left by food. A great deal of water is spent on food production. This book explores water sustainable farms, offers recipes that use less water, and encourages readers to be more mindful of the water footprint left by food. Show less

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Gardening With Less Water

Low-tech, Low-cost Techniques : Use up to 90% Less Water in your Garden

by Bainbridge, David A.

Book - 2015

Presents inexpensive solutions for reducing the amount of water used in home gardens. Also available as an ebook through enki. Presents inexpensive solutions for reducing the amount of water used in home gardens. Also available as an ebook through enki. Show less

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Greywater, Green Landscape

How to Install Simple Water-saving Irrigation Systems in your Yard

by Allen, Laura

Book - 2017

A guide for designing and installing greywater systems. Learn to identify greywater sources, redirect this water wisely, and overall save the water that drains from throughout the home. A guide for designing and installing greywater systems. Learn to identify greywater sources, redirect this water wisely, and overall save the water that drains from throughout the home. Show less

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Your Water Footprint

The Shocking Facts About How Much Water We Use to Make Everyday Products

by Leahy, Stephen

Book - 2014

An exploration of all the ways water is used to create and ship everyday products, from obvious ones like growing food (15 gallons for one pound of lettuc...Show more An exploration of all the ways water is used to create and ship everyday products, from obvious ones like growing food (15 gallons for one pound of lettuce) to less obvious examples such as making a pair of jeans (more than 2,000 gallons for a single pair). Show less

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Dam Nation

Dispatches From the Water Underground

Book - 2007

Combines personal narratives, information about the history and harmful effects of dams, and how-to guides for homeowners interested in changing the ways they use water. Combines personal narratives, information about the history and harmful effects of dams, and how-to guides for homeowners interested in changing the ways they use water. Show less

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The Dreamt Land

Chasing Water and Dust Across California

by Arax, Mark

Book - 2019

A history of California and its complicated relationship with water, stretching from the Gold Rush to today's world of Big Ag. A history of California and its complicated relationship with water, stretching from the Gold Rush to today's world of Big Ag. Show less

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The State of Water

Understanding California's Most Precious Resource

by Kaufmann, Obi

Book - 2019

An illustrated guide to California's most precious resource. Includes maps of the state's water infrastructure and illustrations of animals, as well as synopses of the challenges California faces regarding water. An illustrated guide to California's most precious resource. Includes maps of the state's water infrastructure and illustrations of animals, as well as synopses of the challenges California faces regarding water. Show less

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Water Always Wins

Thriving in An Age of Drought and Deluge

by Gies, Erica

Book - 2022

Coming soon. Science journalist Erica Gies follows innovators who are examining water's past and present. By understanding what water wants and working wi...Show more Coming soon. Science journalist Erica Gies follows innovators who are examining water's past and present. By understanding what water wants and working with nature, these water experts hope to help communities find greater resilience in a changing climate. Show less

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Water in Plain Sight

Hope for A Thirsty World

by Schwartz, Judith D.

Book - 2019

This book looks at water scarcity on a global scale and asks how we can ally with water's natural cycle to revive the landscape. This book looks at water scarcity on a global scale and asks how we can ally with water's natural cycle to revive the landscape. Show less

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Water to the Angels

William Mulholland, His Monumental Aqueduct, and the Rise of Los Angeles

by Standiford, Les

Book - 2015

A historical account of William Mulholland and the building of the Los Angeles aqueduct, which stretches from Owens Valley to LA and which enabled the growth of a metropolis. A historical account of William Mulholland and the building of the Los Angeles aqueduct, which stretches from Owens Valley to LA and which enabled the growth of a metropolis. Show less

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https://www.acwd.org/133/Water-Conservation

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To learn more about conserving water, check out the water conservation program at Alameda County Water District, including tips on saving water at home. To learn more about conserving water, check out the water conservation program at Alameda County Water District, including tips on saving water at home. Show less

https://www.ebmud.com/water/conservation-and-rebates

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Find more information from East Bay Municipal Utility District on conserving water and on existing rebate programs. Find more information from East Bay Municipal Utility District on conserving water and on existing rebate programs. Show less

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