Wholly H2O provides a unique and indispensable service to water management in California. We fill in significant, existing gaps in research, education and policy development in the state. In alignment with the federal Clean Water Act and the CA Water Conservation Act of 2009, we are 100% focused on water conservation combined with practical, safe, legal and ethical water use and reuse.
Education and Outreach
Changing our policies and practices to turn more towards water conservation and reuse is non-negotiable in California. Education is the basis of change, whether you are a homeowner, a facility manager, a building inspector, or a water agency conservation or stormwater manager. Our efforts bring educational opportunities appropriate for each of these audiences.
- Professional-level forums on water conservation and reuse topics
- Unique clearinghouse website providing comprehensive information on water efficiency and rain, storm, gray and blackwater for the residential, commercial/institutional/industrial (CII) sectors.
- Innovative public education workshops
- Conference and Panel Organizing
- EBMUD/USGBC Water Conservation Showcase, 2009 and 2010
- Silicon Valley Water Conservation Awards, 2011 and 2012
- Integrated Water Management for Commercial, Institutional and Industrial Facility Managers, 2010
- Sustainable Silicon Valley Water Summit, 2010
- Bay Friendly Landscaping Conference, 2010
- Rainwater and Graywater Panels at Bay Friendly Landscape, Sept 2010
- Innovative Product Development Support
- Consulting to Water-Wise Businesses Launching New Products
- Public Speaking
- UCBerkeley, City of Reginal Planning and Design Graduate Colloquium, 2012
- California Landscape Contractors Association, 2012
- Keynote, EBMUD/USGBC Water Conservation Showcase, 2011
- Sustainable Silicon Valley, 2011
- SPUR, 2011
- SPRUNG! 2011
- Sierra Club, 2011
- LeadershipSF, 2011
- Contra Costa Green Business Program Partners, 2011
- American Institute of Architects, 2010
- City of Santa Rosa, 2010
- California Urban Water Conservation Council, 2009
- California On-site Waste Association, 2009
Research and Writing
Without well-presented useful data on water conservation and rain, storm, gray and blackwater, our hands are tied in moving forward with large scale development of progressive policies and the adoption of practices. Wholly H2O is committed to facilitating new research and writing to support statewide efforts to improve water quantity and quality.
Our specialists have 25 years of combined experience in domestic and international sustainable development, working with governmental and non-governmental organizations that range from DWR, CUWCC, EPA, Flex Your Power; to USAID, the Government of Panama, UNESCO, Government of India, the Nature Conservancy and the World Bank.
- BMPs
- Potential Best Management Practice for Graywater Use in Single and Multi-Family Residential Units in the State of California, CUWCC, 2012
- Potential Best Management Practice for Graywater Use in Single and Multi-Family Residential Units in the State of California, CUWCC, 2012
- Strategy Documents for Businesses
- Consultant Team with Mazzetti Engineering on National Water Strategy (internal document) for Largest Health Care Provider in US, 2011
- White Papers on water conservation and water reuse
- Artlicles and Blog Posts
- Mimicking the Natural Landscape: LID and Stormwater Capture, Western Water, Water Education Foundation, Sept-Oct 2011
- Where There's Rain, There's Runoff: INtegrated Water Management Begins at Home, Yodeler, Sierra Club, May-June 2010
Policy and Program Development
Policy drives safe and legal behavior and water is no exception. Quite honestly, California remains behind the times in progressive water policies that consider ethical and appropriate management of our limited and overtaxed water supplies. Wholly H2O is committed to making California a leader in innovative legislation and programs that can be replicated around the country and globe.
We offer services to state water departments, municipalities, water agencies, institutions and businesses that support local, integrated, sustainable water management.
- Design and implementation of innovative programs and pilot projects for water agencies, municipalities, businesses
- Participation in policy development through the CA State Water Plan, and specific legislative efforts.
- CA State Water Plan 2013 Education and Outreach Committee
- California Urban Water Conservation Council - Education Committee
- California Urban Water Conservation Council - Research and Evaluation Committee
- Green California Policy Group
- Bay Area Water Stewards Policy Group
- Rainwater Capture Act - 2011
- Graywater Plumbing Code, Title 22, Chapter 16, Part A - 2009
- Graywater Plumbing Code Update, Title 22, Chapter 16, Part A - 2012
- Rainwater Plumbing Code, Ttitle 22, Chapter 17 - 2012
Learn More
To learn more or to inquire about specific working with Wholly H2O on specific projects contact us.
