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Author
Publisher
Oasis Design
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
Rev. and expanded 5th ed.
Physical Desc
v, 144 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Offers instructions for creating and using a greywater system, and describes how these systems will relieve strain on the septic system while providing irrigation for residential use.
22) Water world
Author
Publisher
Rourke Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
24 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title begins by stating, "Humans, plants, and animals need water to stay alive." It goes on to explain where water comes from, how people use it in their homes and at work, and how animals such as fish live in it. The 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is touched upon to illustrate the effects of pollution.
Author
Publisher
CrateSpace
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
viii, 152 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Life After Lawns shows how to turn boring and thirsty lawns into dazzling, water-saving gardens, step by step. Simple explanations guide readers through the process of replacing grass with unique gardens that match their lifestyle and climate zone. Topics include: designing a garden that feels like home; finding expert landscape help; handling plans, permits, and contractors; killing the lawn and preparing the soil; saving money and water on irrigation;...
Author
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
327 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Water Always Wins transports us around the world and back through time, exposing us to better ways to live with water. Gies introduces us to water experts the world over as they search for clues to water's past and present, using close observation, historical research, ancient animal and human wisdom, and cutting-edge science to effect change. We become more aware of the ways in which modern civilizations speed water away, erasing its slow phases...
Author
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
248 pages cm
Language
English
Description
The Green River, the most significant tributary of the Colorado River, runs 730 miles and has been stopped up by dams, slaked off by irrigation, and dried up by cities. Former raft guide and environmental reporter Heather Hansman paddles the river from source to confluence to see what the experience might teach her about the present and future of water in the West.
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
311 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
"This book provides insight into water and creates a more profound understanding of the current water predicament. It focuses on the health of our planet surrounding water and uses technologically advanced sytems to reveal the damage and destruction brought on by humans. Focus is put on our attempts to control water and our reckless actions that threaten water availability."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Facts about why saving water is important and practical tips for kids about how they can contribute to water conservation"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher
Oasis Design
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 DVD (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"An instructional video on how to design and build Laundry to Landscape Greywater Systems. These are the simplest, most economical greywater systems to install yourself as an owner or renter...Learn how to save freshwater with laundry washwater; relieve strain on your septic tank; purify wastewater better without energy or chemicals. Laundry to Landscape is an open-source, collaborative... design..."---Description from http://oasisdesign.net
Author
Publisher
Heyday
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
159 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"Obi Kaufmann, author of the best-selling California Field Atlas, turns his artful yet analytical attention to the Golden State’s single most complex and controversial resource: water. In this new book, full-color maps unravel the braided knot of California’s water infrastructure and ecosystems, exposing a history of unlimited growth in spite of finite natural resources—a history that has led to its current precarious circumstances. But this...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
235 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Ruth Bancroft is a dry gardening pioneer. Her lifelong love of plants led to the creation of one of the most acclaimed public gardens, The Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, California. The Bold Dry Garden offers unparalleled access to the garden and the extraordinary woman responsible for it. In its stunningly photographed pages, you?ll discover the history of the garden and the design principles and plant palette that make it unique. Packed...
Publisher
City of Santa Barbara
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
3 DVDs (ca. 270 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Episodes 1-9 of the local TV show that shows you how to garden in environmentally-friendly, sustainable ways. Covers such topics as incorporating the best plants into your garden, irrigation systems, soils, pests, etc.
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