Sentences with phrase «conserving water in»

Minimum tillage with biological nutrient recycling, as opposed to plowing and chemical fertilizers, could sequester 0.4 — 1.2 GtC / year [176] while conserving water in soils, building agricultural resilience to climate change, and increasing productivity especially in smallholder rain - fed agriculture, thereby reducing expansion of agriculture into forested ecosystems [177]--[178].

Other recommendations include building a peripheral canal to ferry some Sierra runoff around the delta, increasing the «groundwater banking» of water in underground aquifers, increasing a water transfer market to allow water rights holders to sell access to water, and stepping up efforts to conserve water in urban areas.

When biologists discovered that other desert mammals, such as camels, also conserve water in this way, they concluded that maxilloturbinals had evolved specifically as an adaptation to life in dry places.

Water-wise Southwesterners carry water on their person, conserve water in their homes, plant drought - tolerant landscapes, and know that a storm in distant mountains can ravage a sunny plateau in seconds, easily filling an arroyo or a graffitied storm channel.

Installation of the device is said to be fairly simple to do (when replacing an existing controller), and the WiFi connected system allows you to use your smartphone or tablet to set up scheduling, to manually control watering of zones, or to get access to analytics about your water use to track your efforts to conserve water in the yard.

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Simon is on the advisory boards of charitable organizations such as the Canadian Sea Turtle Network, which works to conserve endangered sea turtles in Canadian waters and worldwide and Level, which combats injustice and supports projects that advance equality in rights and opportunities worldwide.

In the routine running of their churches, they are looking for ways to recycle paper, conserve energy and avoid polluting the air and water.

I hear a lot about recycling, avoiding plastic, conserving water, etc from large campaigns, but I am interested in an individual's take on things.

The company has set specific operational goals to improve efficiency in energy and water use, reduce manufacturing waste and conserve packaging resources by 2015.

Sterman Masser uses innovative quality control technology in its production process, including the use of center pivot irrigation systems that conserve water and effectively water potatoes and corn.

Spreading farming practices that conserve water and eliminate pollution in streams and rivers is an urgent need in the region.

Recycling and green energy technologies in the food and beverage industry, left, CST's SFC Screen Extractor, centre, and a successful initiative by Goulburn Mulwaree Council involving medium pressure ultraviolet (UV) disinfection supplied by CST Wastewater Solutions for its effluent irrigation scheme, which has conserved potable water.

Commenting on the property in 2013, he said: «It had to try and embrace what is Australia — wide, open and sweeping but conscious that we need to conserve water and create a garden that encourages native fauna.»

Halter Ranch conserves water, resulting in over a 50 % reduction in irrigation; captures rain and winery water bringing over two million gallons back to irrigation ponds; and farms 281 acres of vines without removing oak trees or displacing existing wildlife and plant life.

Vertical Water is created in collaboration with Feronia Forests - an award - winning Certified B Corporation that is committed to conserving American forestland while helping people reconnect with nature.

A major NSW regional council has introduced a supernatant recycling system into the filtration plant in the town water supply, helping to conserve potable water and providing substantial water savings over the long term.

A new barrel washing system conserved water allowing us to wash 20 barrels with the same volume of water we used to wash the single barrel in the past.

Wine consumers can have the satisfaction of knowing they are supporting vineyards and wineries that are socially and environmentally responsible in conserving water, energy and land, protecting air and water quality, and enhancing relations with employees and communities.

Indicating better soil conservation and stronger resistance under MCACs agro-ecological practices, the trends in agro-ecological resistance suggest that sustainable land management practices have been effective at building and conserving soil, water and vegetation over time.

Fetzer Vineyards, a leader in regenerative winegrowing, is revolutionizing the way U.S. wineries conserve water, announcing today that it will install the BioFiltro BIDA ® System at its Mendocino winery.

In an effort to conserve water, the San Rafael Pacifics announced today a unique campaign for the 2016 season called «Get Dirty with the Pacifics.»

In an effort to conserve water, the San Rafael Pacifics announced today a unique campaign for the...

«Parents could begin with a discussion of current events and the news, reading children's books about important historical figures who have championed social equalities, encouraging children to participate in small acts to conserve water and resources, and visits to urban and rural areas,» she says.

I conserve as much hot water as I can, usually turning off the water after soaping up hair, I sometimes shave my legs in the sink or even in the bath tub cause I think you use less water in the bath sometimes especially when shaving.

I've already had over 60 people commit to reduce their shower time to just 5 minutes for the months of June, July and August in an effort to help conserve water.

This week's green tip may gross some people out, but it's something we practice in our house at least part of the time and is a great (and easy) way to conserve water.

Unless you're living in the Sahara desert, where you do not have rain even once a year, rainwater harvesting can be a great way to conserve water.

I throw them in the dishwasher each night on sanitize and start again the next day (if there's not enough dishes, I use the half load setting to try to conserve a bit of water).

This three - year project will determine the economic value of these «ecosystem services» received from conserved land and clean water, and incorporate the information into decision - making for smart land use in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

To conserve more energy and water, pre-treat stains first in your dirty laundry.

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In addition to the convenience of not having to thoroughly rinse your wool diaper covers, the low - sudsing, «No - Rinse» liquid formula conserves water and allows for less handling, to avoid matting and shrinking the wool.

In America, President Akufo - Addo will participate and address the UN Oceans Conference, the high - level UN Conference being held in New York to support the Implementation of SDG 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (Life under WaterIn America, President Akufo - Addo will participate and address the UN Oceans Conference, the high - level UN Conference being held in New York to support the Implementation of SDG 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (Life under Waterin New York to support the Implementation of SDG 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (Life under Water).

In addition, the Ministry continued with the management of the 10.2 km buffer zone created in the White Volta basin to protect, conserve and sustain fresh water resourceIn addition, the Ministry continued with the management of the 10.2 km buffer zone created in the White Volta basin to protect, conserve and sustain fresh water resourcein the White Volta basin to protect, conserve and sustain fresh water resources.

We fight climate change, conserve land and water, and protect public health in New York State through political action.

The National Programme Co-ordinator of the Ghana Agriculture Investment Sector of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Roy Ayariga says the Ministry is training farmers to conserve rain water in rice and cassava production areas across the country.

United Water was recognized for its ongoing effort to encourage both business and residents to conserve water, with Monaco telling the audience Rockland uses the lowest amount of water per user in the U.S, averaging 66 gallons a day per person — the national average of 100 gallons aWater was recognized for its ongoing effort to encourage both business and residents to conserve water, with Monaco telling the audience Rockland uses the lowest amount of water per user in the U.S, averaging 66 gallons a day per person — the national average of 100 gallons awater, with Monaco telling the audience Rockland uses the lowest amount of water per user in the U.S, averaging 66 gallons a day per person — the national average of 100 gallons awater per user in the U.S, averaging 66 gallons a day per person — the national average of 100 gallons a day.

«The hard work they perform in fighting climate change, conserving land and water, and protecting public health is a testament to their dedication to all residents of this great State.»

The report recommends investing more money in conserving land in buffer zones around public water supplies.

The trees make use of an abundance of living cells around their xylem to conserve and redistribute water in drought conditions.

Two techniques show promise for helping farmers conserve scarce water in Punjab, India's breadbasket

The website Economically Sound reports that a 150 - room hotel can conserve 72,000 gallons of water and 480 gallons of laundry soap every year by placing the cards in its guest rooms.

There is much we can learn from other countries about how to design and implement incentives for users in various sectors to conserve water.»

In this study, he coins the term «groundwater citizenship,» which emphasizes the stewardship of aquifers and deliberate water conservation in order to conserve supplies of groundwateIn this study, he coins the term «groundwater citizenship,» which emphasizes the stewardship of aquifers and deliberate water conservation in order to conserve supplies of groundwatein order to conserve supplies of groundwater.

They show fairly positive attitudes about conserving water, but they have room for improvement in their irrigation.

The moisture in dried - out elephant droppings isn't much to live on in a dry environment, so desert - dwelling dung beetles have had to evolve clever ways to conserve water.

Researchers at the U. of I. found that plants vary a lot in the efficiency with which they uptake carbon dioxide and conserve water.

At the same time, water authorities in London urged people to conserve water, while in the Midlands, people were warned they could face usage restrictions such as lawn watering bans.

But plant cultivation in either a water - based nutrient solution, shown here, or a nutrient - rich mist enables water to be almost completely conserved.