Comments for AWRA Water Blog http://awramedia.org/mainblog Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:45:29 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on Hydrophilanthropists Needed in Haiti by steve shoap http://awramedia.org/mainblog/2010/02/03/hydrophilanthropists-needed-in-haiti/comment-page-1/#comment-29912 steve shoap Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:45:29 +0000 http://awramedia.org/mainblog/?p=1212#comment-29912 I have invented a new way to use hoses to bring water to places like Haiti that have lost their water supply. The hoses can be deployed from pickup trucks and can supply 400 gallons per minute over a distance of 8 miles. The hoses have attached wires which can supply emergency power and communications as well as the water. www.electric-fluid-pipeline.com Please help me promote this idea so that it will be available for the next disaster somewhere. I have invented a new way to use hoses to bring water to places like Haiti that have lost their water supply.

The hoses can be deployed from pickup trucks and can supply 400 gallons per minute over a distance of 8 miles.

The hoses have attached wires which can supply emergency power and communications as well as the water.

http://www.electric-fluid-pipeline.com

Please help me promote this idea so that it will be available for the next disaster somewhere.

]]> Comment on Water Advocates’ NYT Ad: Link Between Disease and WASH by Capitol Hill Briefing on University WASH Initiative – 3 March 2010 http://awramedia.org/mainblog/2009/11/11/water-advocates-nyt-ad-link-between-disease-and-wash/comment-page-1/#comment-29911 Capitol Hill Briefing on University WASH Initiative – 3 March 2010 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:27:42 +0000 http://awramedia.org/mainblog/?p=1068#comment-29911 [...] Water Advocates’ NYT Ad: Link Between Disease and WASH Yesterday  the wonderful folks at Water Advocates placed a full-page… [...] [...] Water Advocates’ NYT Ad: Link Between Disease and WASH Yesterday  the wonderful folks at Water Advocates placed a full-page… [...]

]]> Comment on Rainbow Water Coalition: New Blog from Todd Jarvis by Bill Jarvis http://awramedia.org/mainblog/2009/12/31/rainbow-water-coalition-new-blog-from-todd-jarvis/comment-page-1/#comment-29910 Bill Jarvis Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:43:21 +0000 http://awramedia.org/mainblog/?p=1128#comment-29910 what color is the water in China? what color is the water in China?

]]> Comment on WaterDance Lives On … by Kelly http://awramedia.org/mainblog/2008/04/30/waterdance-lives-on/comment-page-1/#comment-29909 Kelly Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:38:05 +0000 http://awramedia.org/mainblog/2008/04/30/waterdance-lives-on/#comment-29909 The ultimate water movie... "Tankgirl" (1995) The ultimate water movie…
“Tankgirl” (1995)

]]> Comment on Richard Heggen’s Excellent ‘Underground Rivers’ Book by Richard Heggen’s Excellent ‘Underground Rivers’ Book http://awramedia.org/mainblog/2010/01/24/richard-heggens-excellent-underground-rivers-book/comment-page-1/#comment-29908 Richard Heggen’s Excellent ‘Underground Rivers’ Book Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:02:05 +0000 http://awramedia.org/mainblog/?p=1177#comment-29908 [...] About This News Article… The article Richard Heggen’s Excellent ‘Underground Rivers’ Book is syndicated for use on our Water Pollution Blog. The original content can be found here. [...] [...] About This News Article… The article Richard Heggen’s Excellent ‘Underground Rivers’ Book is syndicated for use on our Water Pollution Blog. The original content can be found here. [...]

]]> Comment on Congress Gets Its Feet Wet: Sustainable Watershed Planning Act, Part 2 by David Pargament http://awramedia.org/mainblog/2009/08/26/congress-gets-its-feet-wet-sustainable-watershed-planning-act-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-29907 David Pargament Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:26:25 +0000 http://awramedia.org/mainblog/?p=957#comment-29907 A few comments in no particular order: 1. I wouldn't limit the Act to ten planning boards rather include all and set priorities that would reflect the needs. I agree that the choice will be tricky but it is important to succeed in order to show that the system works and i feel that the initial choices should include a few watersheds that will show sucess. 2. "watersheds" must be included and there should be a reference to groundwater because aquifers are one of the reservoirs for storing water - the resource. consider an over-pumped and "empty" aquifer. It is no longer a water resource unless it is recharged. As in the previous remark, there are priorities that relate to the degree of importance of the aquifers. In addition, aquifers can play an important role in flood mitigation if projects are properly planned. Groundwater flow is also a must because of environmental and nature conservation issues related to spring discharge. 3. I would add effluents since in many cases they are part of the water resources, especially in water scarce regions. 4. In response to Leslie's last remark about central control - In Israel we have a "Water Law" that states that all water resources are owned by the state. Still we are in a severe water shortage problem that stems mainly from improper management over many years. This does not conflict with the technological advances that we have. Lacking them we would be in a much worse situation. I maintain that the whole issue of management is suffering from the lack of proper programs at the universities and that no one really trains water managers. I have yet to find a program that teaches real integration of the spatial, hydrological, scientific and engineering components, all an integrated part of watershed management. Add amenities that us people expect and it's even more complex. This means that a watershed director need to know how to bring all of this together and the best way, from my experience as a river authority manager is to be identified as representing the "river needs" and not to be associated with politics. There should also be a minimum time for position holders because it takes time to develop into the position and to be able to implement policies. A few comments in no particular order:
1. I wouldn’t limit the Act to ten planning boards rather include all and set priorities that would reflect the needs. I agree that the choice will be tricky but it is important to succeed in order to show that the system works and i feel that the initial choices should include a few watersheds that will show sucess.
2. “watersheds” must be included and there should be a reference to groundwater because aquifers are one of the reservoirs for storing water – the resource. consider an over-pumped and “empty” aquifer. It is no longer a water resource unless it is recharged. As in the previous remark, there are priorities that relate to the degree of importance of the aquifers. In addition, aquifers can play an important role in flood mitigation if projects are properly planned. Groundwater flow is also a must because of environmental and nature conservation issues related to spring discharge.
3. I would add effluents since in many cases they are part of the water resources, especially in water scarce regions.
4. In response to Leslie’s last remark about central control – In Israel we have a “Water Law” that states that all water resources are owned by the state. Still we are in a severe water shortage problem that stems mainly from improper management over many years. This does not conflict with the technological advances that we have. Lacking them we would be in a much worse situation. I maintain that the whole issue of management is suffering from the lack of proper programs at the universities and that no one really trains water managers. I have yet to find a program that teaches real integration of the spatial, hydrological, scientific and engineering components, all an integrated part of watershed management. Add amenities that us people expect and it’s even more complex. This means that a watershed director need to know how to bring all of this together and the best way, from my experience as a river authority manager is to be identified as representing the “river needs” and not to be associated with politics. There should also be a minimum time for position holders because it takes time to develop into the position and to be able to implement policies.

]]> Comment on Congress Gets Its Feet Wet: Sustainable Watershed Planning Act, Part 1 by David Pargament http://awramedia.org/mainblog/2009/08/11/congress-gets-its-feet-wet-sustainable-watershed-planning-act/comment-page-1/#comment-29906 David Pargament Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:46:26 +0000 http://awramedia.org/mainblog/?p=926#comment-29906 In the “ugly” part – the issue of finding the right person is hitting the nail on the head. The Act contains the list of qualifications for the director. How do you translate that in to a wanted add or who would you appoint to the committee that will choose the person? These are “people problems”, the hardest to overcome. In the “ugly” part – the issue of finding the right person is hitting the nail on the head. The Act contains the list of qualifications for the director. How do you translate that in to a wanted add or who would you appoint to the committee that will choose the person? These are “people problems”, the hardest to overcome.

]]> Comment on Congress Gets Its Feet Wet: Sustainable Watershed Planning Act, Part 1 by David Pargament http://awramedia.org/mainblog/2009/08/11/congress-gets-its-feet-wet-sustainable-watershed-planning-act/comment-page-1/#comment-29905 David Pargament Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:43:11 +0000 http://awramedia.org/mainblog/?p=926#comment-29905 In the "ugly" part - the issue of finding the right person is hitting the nail on the head. The Act contains the list of qualifications for the director. How do you translate that in to a wanted add or who would you appoint to the committee that will choose the person? These are "people problems", the hardest to overcome. In the “ugly” part – the issue of finding the right person is hitting the nail on the head. The Act contains the list of qualifications for the director. How do you translate that in to a wanted add or who would you appoint to the committee that will choose the person? These are “people problems”, the hardest to overcome.

]]> Comment on Helping Haiti by steve shoap http://awramedia.org/mainblog/2010/01/15/helping-haiti/comment-page-1/#comment-29904 steve shoap Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:50:19 +0000 http://awramedia.org/mainblog/?p=1169#comment-29904 Earthquakes destroy water distribution systems. I have invented a system that can move water through hoses over long distances. The hoses can be quickly deployed from pickup trucks or helicopters. Please look at my website www.electric-fluid-pipeline.com and help me promote this idea. Earthquakes destroy water distribution systems.

I have invented a system that can move water through hoses over long distances. The hoses can be quickly deployed from pickup trucks or helicopters.

Please look at my website
http://www.electric-fluid-pipeline.com
and help me promote this idea.

]]> Comment on Muhammad Yunus, Veolia, and Safe Water for Bangladesh by Anisur Rahman http://awramedia.org/mainblog/2009/02/15/muhammad-yunus-veolia-and-safe-water-for-bangladesh/comment-page-1/#comment-29903 Anisur Rahman Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:54:03 +0000 http://awramedia.org/mainblog/?p=447#comment-29903 'I think most people would agree that Yunus is one of the world’s “good guys”. I certainly do.' Such comment is surprising to the people who knows what ishappening in Bangladesh in the name of microcredit under the cover of poverty reduction. The book on the following link will help one to open one's eyes in thisregard: http://www.shrabonprokashani.com/events.php ‘I think most people would agree that Yunus is one of the world’s “good guys”. I certainly do.’ Such comment is surprising to the people who knows what ishappening in Bangladesh in the name of microcredit under the cover of poverty reduction. The book on the following link will help one to open one’s eyes in thisregard: http://www.shrabonprokashani.com/events.php

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