ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE WATER RESOURCES

Workshops to Perfect Your Executive Summary and DemoDay Pitch!

• Thinking Through Market Opportunity with Nate Silverman of Silverman Consulting
  Wednesday, February 25 from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Bank of America Executive Education Center (BAEEC) room 320



• Presentation Skills Training with Renee Gastineau of Gastineau Communications
  Wednesday, March 11 from 6 – 7 p.m. in the BAEEC room 320

Water Content Resources

• Partnership for Water Conservation
  The Partnership for Water Conservation actively engages the Puget Sound region in conservation efforts generating measurable water savings that support communities, provide long-term economic benefits and protect watersheds by helping to sustain necessary flows in rivers and streams.



• Saving Water Partnership
  The Saving Water Partnership is a consortium of 18 water utilities implementing the 1% Water Conservation Initiative. The 1% Water Conservation Initiative is a water conservation goal to reduce personal and business water consumption 1% every year for ten years.



• Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington
  This site includes information on Water Conservation efforts and laws in Washington State. Includes sample conservation plans and efficiency policies from different areas in the state.



• Department of Ecology - Water Conservation Tips
  Provides various tips on how to conserve water and also includes drought information from Washington State.



• University of Washington Water Center
  Provides scientific information to address critical issues and solve problems concerning water resources and environmental health.



• University of Washington Water Center - Organization Links
  Provides links to water resources.



• California Climate Action Team
  Made up of representatives from various agencies to implement global warming emission reduction programs and report on the progress made toward meeting the statewide greenhouse gas targets that were established in the executive order.



• Washington State Climatologist
  Collects, disseminates, and interprets climate data. This web site also provides links to sources of climate data and seasonal forecasts for the state of Washington. Most data on the site is available for free; a charge may apply for additional data or interpretation, or for testimony in a legal case.



• California State Climatologist
  The California State Climatologist collects and interprets climate data for California, and disseminates climate data and information through various means.



• Governor’s Office Water Management and Levees Blog
  This blog provides a forum for updates and discussion on Governor Schwarzenegger’s actions regarding water management issues such as floods, droughts, and levees.



• Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
  IPCC provides those interested in climate change with a rich source of information on the issue. The IPCC does not conduct any research nor does it monitor climate related data or parameters. Its role is to assess on a comprehensive, objective, open and transparent basis the latest scientific, technical and socio-economic literature produced worldwide relevant to the understanding of the risk of human-induced climate change, its observed and projected impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation.



• IPPC Model Output
  This unprecedented collection of recent model output is officially known as the "WCRP CMIP3 multi-model dataset". It is meant to serve IPCC's Working Group 1, which focuses on the physical climate system -- atmosphere, land surface, ocean and sea ice -- and the choice of variables archived at the PCMDI reflects this focus.



• U.S. Climate Change Science Program
  The U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) integrates federal research on climate and global change, as sponsored by thirteen federal agencies. The site provides full text of research and reports on climate change.<



• Washington State Forum on Monitoring Salmon Recovery and Watershed Health
  Provides information on salmon recovery and watershed health in Washington through detailed reports regarding trends, recommendations, and strategy.



• Washington State Division on Environmental Health
  This site provides information on potential environmental hazards and how to avoid them.



• Washington State Division on Environmental Health: Office of Drinking Water
  Information on water regulation, planning, and conservation. There are also facts regarding water contaminants and water system assistance.



• Washington State Division on Environmental Health: Office of Shellfish and Water Protection
  This division of the Division of Environmental Health promotes safe treatment and disposal of domestic and other non-industrial wastewater in areas of Washington not served by municipal sewerage treatment. The site provides information on plans and programs to control wastewater.



• Seattle Climate Action NOW
  Information on how the city of Seattle is tackling climate change. There is information on efforts to promote clean energy, smart growth, conservation, and effective transportation in Seattle, along with opportunities to get involved.



• City of Seattle Public Utilities: Water
  Information on water services, quality, and rates in the city of Seattle.



• King County Water and Land Services
  This site provides resources and information about various water and land services in King County focused on flooding, lakes, water supply, wetland, forestry, and agriculture.



• King County Drinking Water Program
  This site has information on regulations, research, and plans for drinking water in King County.

Financial and Business Information Resources

• Cleantech
  This site provides news briefs and breaking stories in the clean tech industry.



• Cleantech Greentech
  This blog has information, news, and stories regarding clean tech, energy efficiency, and industry investment.