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Which States Are The Most Drought Resilient?

A new report by Healthy Green Spaces Coalition estimated each U.S. state’s drought resilience. The data shows how vulnerable states are to droughts based on their residential and total water usage (including agricultural). The ranking is calculated based on per-capita domestic usage, per-capita total withdrawals (i.e., total gallons of water used per day in the […]

Community-Based Social Marketing: Increase Water Conservation with Limited Rebate Budgets

Executive Editor: Steve Whitesell Author: Kevin Rowe You’ve rolled out rebates, mailed conservation tips, and launched outreach campaigns—but residents still overwater lawns or ignore leaks. Why? Because knowing what to do isn’t the same as doing it. Traditional awareness efforts often fall short when everyday habits, social norms, or small inconveniences get in the way. That’s where […]

Irrigation Waste Report: 30-60% of Water Wasted from Poor Maintenance

Editorial Director: Steve Whitesell Expert Author: Dr. Kelly Kopp You don’t need new tech or turf removal to save water—just fix what’s already there. Studies show that 30–60% of irrigation water is wasted due to leaks, misaligned heads, and poor scheduling. That means most sprinkler systems are silently leaking thousands of gallons—and dollars—each season. Hidden […]