SWALES
Swales are linear grass covered depressions which lead surface water overland from the drained surface to a storage or discharge system. Unlike a
We need to be building more sand dams
Source: https://thewaterproject.org/sand-dams What is a sand dam? A sand dam is a reinforced rubble cement wall built across a seasonal sandy river.
‘How would you survive?’: Desperation grows in Iraq water crisis
28 Jun 2023 Parched communities, once displaced by the ravages of ISIL, can barely survive the decimation of their water supplies. Source:
Giving Up Modern Life to Become a Goat Herder in Montana
(Image credit: Brian Squibb) Callie leads such an inspiring life, and I’m grateful to have been able to spend a couple of
Beaver Dams, Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs) and Rock Dams – for slowing down and holding water
The beneficial role of beaver dams in restoring rivers In the deserts of north America something incredible is happening, these arid lands
The summer food went weird: searing heat reshapes US food production
From wilting wheat to stressed pollinators, US farmers and fishermen see unexpected climate effects This week, farmers across the midwest are preparing
This Network of Regenerative Farmers Is Rethinking Chicken
The team at Tree-Range Farms is pioneering an approach to raising chickens and trees in tandem, storing more carbon and water in
During heatwaves, install a D-I-Y bee watering station
COURTESY @WHAT_VEE_SEES/INSTAGRAM Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/bee-watering-station/#:~:text=All%20you%20need%20to%20do,insects%20don’t%20lay%20eggs You Can Make a Bee Watering Station with a Bowl of Stones, Pebbles or Marbles “Busy bee” is
The anthropogenic era of extreme heatwaves, drought and flooding
Source: https://theconversation.com/what-is-a-heat-dome-an-atmospheric-scientist-explains-the-weather-phenomenon-baking-texas-and-the-southwest-185569 USA US west braces for fiercest temperatures yet as ‘supercharged’ heatwave arrives Hottest weather of the year just beginning, warns
In Volvic, the scarcity of water is a source of concern
Source: https://batinfo.com/en/actuality/at-volvic-the-rarefaction-of-water-source-of-concern_18282 One-off weakening of the water table or excessive withdrawals? Around Volvic (Puy-de-Dôme), water is scarce and discontent rises against Danone,
