Insights in The Valve Magazine is like a water shut-off switch for water conservation managers.

This is an expert-led publication from the Healthy Green Spaces Coalition, dedicated to advancing water conservation through research, education, and actionable insight. Each issue explores the economic, behavioral, and policy factors shaping conservation outcomes—helping utilities, program designers, and community leaders create smarter, more effective rebate and education initiatives.

Behavioral Series

This series explores the psychological barriers shaping water conservation behavior—from confidence and risk perception to social norms and decision fatigue—revealing why awareness alone isn’t enough to drive lasting change.

Motivation and water waste for irrigation behaviors
Why Homeowners Skip Water Rebates
How Norm Nudges Drive Water Conservation
Increase Viral Adoption of Water Conservation Rebates
How Tariffs Are Reshaping Water Conservation

Water Conservation & Irrigation

This series brings together data-driven studies and expert insights to examine how economic, behavioral, and environmental factors influence water conservation—helping utilities, policymakers, and communities design smarter, more effective programs.

Motivation and water waste for irrigation behaviors
two thirds of rebate savings from irrigation