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Brad Lancaster: Rainwater & Greywater Talk for USGBC Nevada Monthly Membership Breakfast, July 6, 2010 – Las Vegas NV
July 6, 2010 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Date: July 6, 2010
Time: 7 am
Location: Cili Restaurant at Bali Hai Golf Club, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89119
Brad will be presenting his general water-harvesting talk (see description below), with a special emphasis on greywater harvesting.
Turning Drains Into Sponges and Water Scarcity Into Water Abundance
This inspiring power point presentation shares eight universal principles of water harvesting along with simple strategies that turn water scarcity into water abundance. They empower you to create integrated water-sustainable landscape plans at home and throughout your community. Rainwater harvesting is the process of capturing rain and making the most of it as close as possible to where it falls. Greywater harvesting is the process of directing water from household sink, bathtub, shower, and washing machine drains into the soils of the landscape where the water is naturally filtered and reused to generate more on-site resources. The two work hand in hand, and can reduce our water consumption by 30 to 50%! You’ll see examples enhancing local food security, passively cooling cities in summer, reducing costs of living and energy consumption, controlling erosion, averting flooding, reviving dead waterways, minimizing water pollution, building community, creating celebration, and more.
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The U.S. Green Building Council – Nevada Chapter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and has been an organizational leader in Nevada for green building and sustainability since 2003. Our purpose is to make a positive difference in the built, natural, and social environments of the state.
With core values based on Collaboration, Environmental Stewardship, Education, Networking and Diversity, the USGBC – Nevada Chapter brings focus and vision to sustainable development and green building.
Join us in shaping the green building industry to create healthier, more productive communities in Nevada. We are seeking new members and participants to serve on committees for communications, programs, membership and active board members. We have regular meetings with educational presentations in both Las Vegas and Reno (see our Events page for details). Our meetings are an excellent opportunity to network, socialize and learn about green building in Nevada.
For more information about USGBC’s Nevada Chapter, visit: chapters.usgbc.org/lasvegas.
Turning Drains Into Sponges and Water Scarcity Into Water Abundance
This inspiring power point presentation shares eight universal principles of water harvesting along with simple strategies that turn water scarcity into water abundance. They empower you to create integrated water-sustainable landscape plans at home and throughout your community. Rainwater harvesting is the process of capturing rain and making the most of it as close as possible to where it falls. Greywater harvesting is the process of directing water from household sink, bathtub, shower, and washing machine drains into the soils of the landscape where the water is naturally filtered and reused to generate more on-site resources. The two work hand in hand, and can reduce our water consumption by 30 to 50%! You’ll see examples enhancing local food security, passively cooling cities in summer, reducing costs of living and energy consumption, controlling erosion, averting flooding, reviving dead waterways, minimizing water pollution, building community, creating celebration, and more.
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The U.S. Green Building Council – Nevada Chapter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and has been an organizational leader in Nevada for green building and sustainability since 2003. Our purpose is to make a positive difference in the built, natural, and social environments of the state.
With core values based on Collaboration, Environmental Stewardship, Education, Networking and Diversity, the USGBC – Nevada Chapter brings focus and vision to sustainable development and green building.
Join us in shaping the green building industry to create healthier, more productive communities in Nevada. We are seeking new members and participants to serve on committees for communications, programs, membership and active board members. We have regular meetings with educational presentations in both Las Vegas and Reno (see our Events page for details). Our meetings are an excellent opportunity to network, socialize and learn about green building in Nevada.
For more information about USGBC’s Nevada Chapter, visit: chapters.usgbc.org/lasvegas.