ADVISORY/Experts Available To Discuss How Americans are Using Less Water.Business Editors ADVISORY... --(BUSINESS WIRE) TOPIC: A study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey The term geological survey can be used to describe both the conduct of a survey for geological purposes and an institution holding geological information. A geological survey shows Americans are using less water now than 30 years ago, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. an article by USATODAY.com. Despite an increase in the U.S. population, water consumption has remained unchanged since 1985 due to conservation efforts, including the installation of low-flush toilets. However, many conservationists believe Americans need to do more to conserve their use of water outdoors. For example, many homes are built with sprinkler systems installed even though they are located in a part of the country where watering is not necessary. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story: Galen Collins, of AccuRain, Inc., combined extensive experience in the fields of electronics and software to develop a high-tech method for watering gardens. His knowledge of the problems of existing watering methods came from 30 years of gardening as a hobby. Unable to find a satisfactory watering system, he invented a new one. He is an expert regarding sprinklers and water conservation. 530-346-2919 galen@accurain.com Mitchell Mathis is Senior Researcher at the Houston Advanced Research Center The Houston Advanced Research Center, commonly referred to as HARC, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in The Woodlands, Texas dedicated to improving human and ecosystem well-being through the application of sustainability science and principles of sustainable , where he specializes in sustainable development Sustainable development is a socio-ecological process characterized by the fulfilment of human needs while maintaining the quality of the natural environment indefinitely. The linkage between environment and development was globally recognized in 1980, when the International Union , environmental and natural resource policy, and Latin American geography. He established and directs HARC's "Valuing Nature in Texas" program, which uses a variety of economic techniques to demonstrate the intangible but real economic value provided by the state's environmental assets. Mathis also directs HARC's research program regarding water, development, and the environment in the Texas-Mexico border region. He works closely with colleagues in Mexico and Texas to study complex binational bi·na·tion·al adj. Of, relating to, or involving two nations. water issues in the lower part of the Rio Grande/Rio Bravo watershed and has authored or co-authored a number of articles, book chapters and reports on this subject. Much of his effort focuses on the impact of population growth, drought and water use in the Rio Conchos watershed on water supply to the lower part of the watershed. He also examines the potential of water markets and other market-based mechanisms for achieving more efficient use of the region's scarce water. 281-364-4023 mmathis@harc.edu Professor Vincent Neary, of Tennessee Tech University, specializes in environmental hydraulics and soil and water resources engineering. His research is focused on the evaluation of environmental impacts, strategies and technologies for mitigating these impacts, and environmental restoration. He has 14 years of experience working on various soil and water resource engineering projects throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . This includes working as the lead technical consultant for developing the internationally acclaimed Living River Strategy for the Napa River The Napa River, approximately 55 miles (89 km) long, is a river in the U.S. state of California. It drains a famous wine-growing region, called the Napa Valley, in the mountains northeast of San Francisco. Milliken Creek is a tributary of the Napa River. restoration project, which received considerable media attention, including coverage by ABC News
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