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Jan. 12, 2009 Read this excellent article, Drought Advice from Down Under by Patrick Whyte, printed in the Press Democrat.
Oct. 1, 2008 Check out the National Radio Project program, Making Contact, that features Willits as an example of a community facing water issues with an innovative approach. Click here to listen to the program.
Jan. 18, 2008 The Willits City Council unanimouly adopted the Ahwahnee Water Principles at the the council meeting on Jan. 9, 2008. These principles encourage water management strategies that incorporate resource efficient development, groundwater recharge, reduction of rainwater runoff through proper landscaping and stormwater management, water conservation technologies and strategies, and the use of graywater and recycled water - among other things. They were developed by the Local Government Commission with support from the California State Water Resources Control Board. For more information, visit their website. The principles also encourage a regional watershed approach and the participation of the public in water policy making.

Last modified: Wed, Aug 19, 2009