Economic stimulus cash flowing into the water sector will make this nascent $400 billion market an attractive alternative to traditional equity markets, a panel of water market experts said on Wednesday.

Water shortages are on the rise, stemming from soaring demand, growing populations and rising living standards, and compounded by climate change.

"Water scarcity is one of the biggest chall ... read more >>

Authorities in Kenya's capital say they have unearthed a syndicate stealing the city's water to irrigate farms. ... read more >>

Here’s an excerpt from an article in the online journal IEEE Spectrum about using technology to save water AND energy in agricultural irrigation. Will our houseplants be Tweeting next?

New Device Lets Plants Talk. Smart sensors let crops text-message growers for more water. ... read more >>

Tufts engineering professor Shafiqul Islam teaches water diplomacy and has created a website, AquaPedia, that aims to get people -- not just politicians -- involved in the debate. ... read more >>

Adaptive management is being increasingly embraced in water resource activities, not only in aquatic ecosystem restoration, but also in the operation of water resources infrastructure. The inherently complex and integrative nature of aquatic ecosystems presents a challenge to their management that requires a flexible and responsive approach. Uncertainty is a steadfast companion of aquatic managem ... read more >>

Oregonians have long recycled bottles, paper and cans. But now water? Yes, the estimated 40 gallons a day per person that drains from the shower, kitchen sink, washing machine. It is known as gray water, and all of it could water the lawn, the vegetable garden -- or go into the toilet tank for a "free" flush. ... read more >>

NYT columnist Nick Kristof profiles former nighclub promoter Scott Harrison, founder of charity:water. So many people in poor countries desperately need assistance. So many people in rich countries would like to help but fear their donations would line the pocket of a corrupt official or be lost in an aid bureaucracy. The result is a short circuit, leaving both sides unfulfilled. That’s where Sco ... read more >>

How one farmer learned to harvest runoff from rooftops, yards, parking lots and a city street to farm in Tucson.

This is one of my favorite water-harvesting stories. It comes from one of my mentors, Russ Buhrow, and has inspired me in much of my work. It is amazing what Russ produced with stormwater, something too many people consider to be a waste or a liability, but as Russ shows, is actual ... read more >>