Investments in “green” water infrastructure projects must be a key part of this package, as they promise to provide both an immediate economic boost and adequate clean water to drive future economic growth. The stimulus package presents the nation with a unique opportunity to realize a new vision for water management that fully integrates green and grey water solutions everywhere, not in just some places or as a marginal component. By investing in green infrastructure, we can put Americans to work building sustainable, adaptable water infrastructure that will be our legacy to future generations.

Produced By:  American River and the Alliance for Water Efficiency

Author:  Will Hewes, American Rivers, Inc.

Original Publish Date:  2008

In the White Paper, Part I provides background and context to the Blueprint, and outlines why a commitment to a
comprehensive water conservation and efficiency strategy is so urgently needed. It discusses the
benefits of conserving water – including economic, energy reduction, and environmental protection
benefits – and outlines opportunities to build on the existing foundation of water conservation policies
and practices in the province. It concludes by offering a vision for a sustainable water future for the
province.
Part II begins with a summary table of a Blueprint for a Comprehensive Water Conservation and
Efficiency Strategy to achieve that vision, including priority areas, actions, and key actors needed to
make them happen. A detailed discussion of each of the elements of the Blueprint follows.

Produced By: H2Ontario and the Water Sustainability Project

Author:  Carol Maas, P.Eng. - The Polis Project on Ecological Governance

Original Publish Date: 6/2009

This White Paper review the plan of San Diego County, CA to dramatically increae thier water conservation efforts between 2007 and 2012.  Seen as the least costly form of new water, this plan is critical to an area that imports most of its water, has a population that is expected to grow by over 1 million in the next 20 years and supports an economy that generates over $180 Billion per year.  Includes both top-level strategy and implementation tactics

Prepared By: San Diego County Water Authority

Original Publish Date:  5/2007

Thsi white paper provides an overview of the various approaches to enhanced water conservation available to the city of Tucson, AZ.  They work on the premise that conservation is substantially more effective and less expensive than establishing new sources of water, or even expanding the current sources.  A good example of municipal planning and execution in water conservation.

Produced For:  City-County Water Infrastructure, Tucson, AZ

Author:  Val L. Little

Original Publish Date:

This article by the Facility Engineering Association discusses how to benchmark facility water use and reviews measures that can be implemented to improve overall water efficiency.   With commercial buildings responsible for 88% of all potable water consumption, this is a vital issue.

Prepared By:  Facility Engineering Association

Original Publish Date:  Fall 2008

An overview by the US Environmental Protection Agency on the details of wetland permitting and the role of the Army Corp of Engineers in this process.

Produced By:  US Environmental Protection Agency

Original Publish Date:  April 2005

An overview of the EPA's Construction General Permit as it relates to Stormwater run-off and management under the Clean Water Act. 

Produced by:  US Environmental Protection Agency

Published:  April 2005