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Hydrogeologic peer review Avalon development : summary of domestic well recovery tests, Town of Innisfil / by Ainley and Associates; Innisfil (Ontario : Town);
Subjects: Water quality; Municipal water supply;
© 2001., Jagger Hims Ltd.,
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Every last drop : bringing clean water home / by Mulder, Michelle,1976-;
Includes bibliographical references, filmography, Internet addresses and index.Provides information on all kinds of water and how people care for this precious resource.LSC
Subjects: Water quality management; Water resources development;
© c2014., Orca Book Publishers,
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Water confidential : witnessing justice denied--the fight for safe drinking water in Indigenous and rural communities in Canada / by Blacklin, Susan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."In Water Confidential, Susan Blacklin (formerly Sue Peterson) revisits the important work of her late ex-husband, Dr. Hans Peterson. Beginning in 1996, Peterson, growing frustrated with his work in government funded research in Saskatchewan, brought attention to the desperate need for equal access to safe drinking water after a health inspector encouraged him to visit the Yellow Quill First Nation. In response to the issue, he developed biological technology for effective water treatment, still in use today. Peterson and Blacklin joined forces with scientists from around the world to establish the registered national charity, the Safe Drinking Water Foundation. The SDWF developed accredited education programs for schools across Canada, while also educating the general public and Water Treatment Operators from Indigenous communities. Advocacy became a high priority when they discovered a variety of challenges to their mission, including questionable government practices that were blocking the reality of safe drinking water in First Nations communities. As committed activists, it became their life's work to ensure that access to Peterson's technology was available to all rural and First Nations communities. Thirty years later, the majority of First Nations communities in Canada continue to face atrocious health issues as a result of unsafe drinking water. Blacklin, now retired, shares her deep concerns at the indifference, corruption, and lack of due diligence from all levels of government in response to the safe water movement. She echoes the work of the SDWF stating that Canada needs to implement federal drinking water regulations, and that a responsible government should use rather than abuse science when accurately determining Boil Water Advisories and addressing the deplorable state of access to potable water. In this passionate and timely memoir, Blacklin shares her experiences with fundraising, activism and lobbying work. She reveals the complexities of negotiating between cultures, communities and the provincial and federal government. Blacklin emphasizes that ensuring safe drinking water to each and every First Nations community should be the top priority toward reconciliation with Indigenous people of Canada."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Blacklin, Susan.; Drinking water; Drinking water; Human rights workers; Right to water; Water quality management; Water-supply; First Nations; First Nations;
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Essential rainwater harvesting : a guide to home-scale system design / by Avis, Rob,1979-author.; Avis, Michelle,1980-author.; Coombes, Peter,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Water harvesting.; Water harvesting;
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We are all flowers / by O'Sullivan, Orlaith.; Tika(Illustrator); Tata(Illustrator);
In rhyming text, explores "flower-watering," the practice of recognizing and appreciating good qualities in the people around you.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Caring; Kindness; Self-esteem; Mindfulness (Psychology);
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Dream states : smart cities, technology, and the pursuit of urban utopias / by Lorinc, John,1963-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The promise of the so-called smart city has been at the forefront of urban planning and development since the early 2010s, and the tech industry that supplies smart city software and hardware is now worth hundreds of billions a year. But the ideas and approaches underpinning smart city tech raise tough and important questions about the future of urban communities, surveillance, automation, and public participation. The smart city era, moreover, belongs firmly in a longer historical narrative about cities--one defined by utopian ideologies, architectural visions, and technological fantasies. Smart streetlights, water and air quality tracking, autonomous vehicles: with examples from all over the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Portland, and Chicago, Dream States unpacks the world of smart city tech, but also situates this important shift in city-building into a broader story about why we still dream about perfect places."--
Subjects: City planning; Smart cities.; Urban policy.; Urbanization.;
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The door of no return / by Alexander, Kwame.;
11-year-old Kofi Offin dreams of water. Its mysterious, immersive quality. The rich, earthy scent of the current. The clearness, its urgent whisper that beckons with promises and secrets... Kofi has heard the call on the banks of Upper Kwanta, in the village where he lives. He loves these things above all else: his family, the fireside tales of his father's father, a girl named Ama, and, of course, swimming. Some say he moves like a minnow, not just an ordinary boy so he's hoping to finally prove himself in front of Ama and his friends in a swimming contest against his older, stronger cousin. But before this can take place, a festival comes to the villages of Upper and Lower Kwanta and Kofi's brother is chosen to represent Upper Kwanta in the wrestling contest. Encircled by cheering spectators and sounding drums, the two wrestlers from different villages kneel, ready to fight. You are only fine, until you are not. The match is over before it has barely begun, when the unthinkable-a sudden death-occurs. The river does not care how grown you are. As his world turns upside down, Kofi soon ends up in a fight for his life. What happens next will send him on a harrowing journey across land and sea, and away from everything he loves.LSC
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels in verse.; Black people; Slave trade; Slave traders; African Americans; Slavery;
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Seek-and-find little ones : unicorns / by Fleury, Marine.; Gaugrenot, Janice.;
Discover the fantasy world of unicorns by searching through 9 colourful scenes for 7 hidden items + a bonus to find on each spread! This gorgeous, high-quality board book makes the perfect gift for toddlers. With sweet illustrations and magical settings, little ones will go on an amazing journey and imagine their own creative stories as they search for the hidden characters and objects. Themes: Emotions, Rainbow, Enchanted forest, Magical daycare, Wonderful Winter, Birthday party, In the water, Scavenger hunt, Starry sky.
Subjects: Picture puzzles.; Board books.; Unicorns;
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Practical organic gardening / by Highland, Mark,1977-author.;
Practical organic gardening is a comprehensive guide to organic gardening practices that focuses on hands-on, up-to-date information and high-quality visual information. A scientifically driven, modern-day dive into the organic methods, products, and practices that will appeal to any home gardener looking to make the transition from conventional to organic.
Subjects: Organic gardening.;
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Houseplants for beginners : a simple guide for new plant parents for making houseplants thrive / by Steinkopf, Lisa Eldred,1966-author.;
Choose the right houseplants for your space and then help them thrive with 'Houseplants for Beginners' at your side. Having happy, healthy plants can make a space feel happy and healthy too. They add color, texture, and beauty-and can also improve air quality. For new plant parents eager for these benefits, Steinkopf offers easy-to-understand information and advice. Each chapter deals with a key element of houseplant care, including light, water, soil, potting, and containers. The book also offers details on how to pick the right plants for your specific living situation. Go beyond just keeping your plants alive to understanding how to make them thrive. With 'Houseplants for Beginners', you will learn how to choose the right plants for your space and lifestyle, the specific needs of each plant species you have chosen, care essentials, including light, soil, and watering basics. This book is organized to take you from starter plants to caring for more adventurous choices like tropical, climbing, and flowering species. This is the resource you can depend on to take you from your very first plant to seasoned plant parent.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; House plants.; Indoor gardening.;
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