Podcasts about weather stations

On a mission to stop all this climate change nonsense and get everyone back to sensible progress.00:00 Introduction to Ray Sanders and the Surface Stations Project00:42 Weather Station Classifications Explained01:57 Accuracy and Placement of Weather Stations03:26 Issues with UK Weather Stations04:42 Freedom of Information and Hidden Data06:07 Investigating Non-Existent Weather Stations07:26 The Skull Experiment and Data Homogenization09:28 Ridiculous Weather Station Locations13:54 Weather Stations in Car Parks and Walled Gardens16:06 Weather Stations Near Substations and Solar Farms24:41 Weather Stations at Airports and Heliports31:24 Data Manipulation and Misreporting36:17 Historic Weather Data and Modern Investigations37:48 Questioning the Credibility of Weather Stations39:04 Historical Data and Misleading Information40:29 Rural Sites and Urban Heat Islands41:38 Weather Station Distribution in the UK44:44 Inaccuracies in Temperature Readings52:43 Classifications and Data Manipulation01:09:19 Global Weather Data Concerns01:11:58 Final Thoughts and Wrap-UpHere is that Stephen Connolly article that Ray mentioned: https://tallbloke.wordpress.com/2025/03/10/comparing-temperatures-past-and-present-some-quality-data-analysis-from-an-interesting-angle/https://x.com/RaySand17710097=========AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

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Two years ago, Wisconsin started expanding its mesonet - a network of weather stations across the state to track valuable forecast and soil data. Chris Kucharik is a professor of plant and agroecosystem sciences at UW-Madison leading the expansion of what's called Wisconet thanks to dollars from the USDA and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. They plan to have about 80 weather stations placed around the state before the end of the year, with at least one in every county. He gives us a status report, including how the weather and soil data has already helped alert Wisconsinites of stormy weather.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weather Station Technology: Dan's personal weather station stopped working, prompting a discussion on what to look for in a new one. Basic weather stations measure temperature and precipitation, but more advanced ones can measure barometric pressure, wind speed, and direction. Historical context: National Weather Service coop stations have provided temperature and precipitation data for 152 years. Importance of proper placement and calibration for accurate wind speed and direction measurements. Types of Weather Stations: Wired vs. wireless weather stations. Different types of anemometers: cup anemometers, wind socks, and sonic anemometers. Tipping bucket rain gauges and heated rain gauges for winter measurements. Forecasting Capabilities: Some weather stations can predict weather based on barometric pressure trends. More advanced stations can use GPS data to pull forecasts from larger services. Community Weather Networks: Discussion on the CoCoRaHS network (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network) and its importance for monitoring weather conditions. How to join CoCoRaHS: Purchase a rain gauge, register online, and report daily observations. Importance of consistent data reporting for federal and state programs. Data Verification and Usage: Personal weather stations can help verify extreme weather events, such as the 2020 derecho. CoCoRaHS data is used for drought monitoring and other agricultural programs. Listener Engagement: Encouragement for listeners in underrepresented areas like Northwest, West Central, and North Central Iowa to join CoCoRaHS. This podcast conversation continues with a discussion about a weather station network called NEWA (Network for Environment and Weather Applications), as discussed by Dan Fillius and Dr. Suzanne Slack. NEWA is a weather station network originally from Cornell University that provides weather data and applications for crop management, especially for fruit and vegetable growers. The network includes various apps that use weather data to help make decisions about pest control, disease management, and horticultural practices. NEWA integrates degree-day based and humidity-based models for predicting pest and disease issues in crops like apples, cabbage, potatoes, and tomatoes. Growers can join NEWA by purchasing a compatible weather station (costing between $1500-$3000) and paying an annual fee of $290 (for non-member states). The accuracy of predictions is best when a weather station is within about 5 kilometers of the crops. Anyone can access basic weather data and some predictive models on the NEWA website for free, even without owning a weather station. Dr. Slack is working to make Iowa a member state of NEWA by 2025, which requires six weather stations in the state (currently there are four). If Iowa becomes a member state, the annual fee for Iowa growers would be eliminated. Dr. Slack encourages interested growers to contact her for more information about joining NEWA.

Join Mike Howell and guests Dr. Lee Burras and Rebecca Vittetoe as they chat about how soil moisture can impact your crops and nutrient management plans. Gain valuable insights into how subsurface moisture works and the innovative technologies we can use to measure it.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

Guest: Dr. Baker Perry, National Geographic Explorer When it comes to the highest places on Earth, the Rockies, the Andes and of course, the Himalayas come to mind. And while hikers have scaled these peaks, real-time weather data is scarce at these high altitudes. These are not highly populated areas, so why would we need to have weather stations installed in these remote frontiers? Joining us today to explain why and what it means for not only our understanding of the present climate, but the past as well, is National Geographic Explorer Dr. Baker Perry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Now TWO BUREAUCRACIES in USA are working to BAN CARS.  The Senate has passed a resolution to nullify the less dangerous rule (which Biden will veto).  But they continue to pretend we're bound by a treaty that was NEVER RATIFIED (call your Senator).    And, what better way to scare the public to death about climate than to use "Ghost" Weather Stations? For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show

It's a leap year, so Elliot and Dan put the extra day to good use tracking down all the hottest hacks from the past week and dorking out about them. There's big news in the KiCad community, and we talked about all the new features along with some old woes. Great minds think alike, apparently, since two different e-ink weather stations made the cut this week, as did a floating oscilloscope, an automated film-developing tank, and some DIY solar panels. We talked about a hacker who figured out that water makes a pretty good solar storage medium, and it's cheaper than lithium, another who knows that a crappy lathe is better than no lathe, and what every hacker should know about Ethernet. Is there a future for room-temperature superconductors? Maybe it just depends on how cold the room is. Check out the links over on Hackaday.

Have you found yourself checking your weather app every few minutes? (Often hoping that the forecast would change ;-).  I know I have. Well now there's a network of weather stations being built out across the state of Wisconsin that'll meet that need to know what the weather's done this last five minutes. It's called Wisconet. I hope. you'll enjoy this Deep Roots Radio interview with the program's Research Program Manager Chris Vagasky. He describes how this expanding web of weather data collectors will help farmers, gardeners and the curious get weather info -- for free -- to help plan for the short and long term. To learn more about the program, visit the Wisconet website. To contact Chris Vagasky, email him at vagasky@wisc.edu Sylvia

Today on The Richard Syrett Show: Rebel News Alberta Bureau Chief, Sheila Gunn Reid, joins us to highlight the concerning situation where Trudeau's liberals are closing weather monitoring stations in the North. James Pew returns for this week's segment of the Anti-Woke Book Club, shedding light on the influence of Alfred Kinsey, often dubbed the father of modern deviancy. Max Bernier, the Leader of the PPC, offers his insights on why he advocates for an end to mass migration. Cory Morgan, a columnist for the Western Standard, provides a thought-provoking perspective on the imminent challenges of Canada's immigration policies.

What do you do with your garden? Gardens are havens for people with all sorts of interests, as we hear from our panellists on tonight's programme.

Sometimes it's the little things that hurt the most.  Wireless home weather station sensors can cause more harm than you might imagine.  Take a listen to what happened to our herb garden and our chickens when each received a wireless sensor nearby.  What are they doing to us?Support the showSupport this podcast here: https://www.emfremedy.com/donate/Keith Cutter is President of EMF Remedy LLChttps://www.emfremedy.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp8jc5qb0kzFhMs4vtgmNlgReversing Electromagnetic Poisoning is a production of EMF Remedy LLCHelping you helping you reduce exposure to harmful man-made electromagnetic radiation in your home.

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(Apr 21, 2023) For decades, the entire state of New York was serviced by only 30 weather stations. But for the last 5 years, one group has been working to change that.

Released Monday, March 13, 2023 Season 3; Episode #040 After a quick look at the wintry spell we will walk through in NEOhio early this week, I answer a great question from a listener via the WeatherJazz® podcast audience connect line from January! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andrebernier/support

In today's deep dive, we'll take a closer look at the weather stations that collect vital weather data and why their future is in doubt.

In this podcast episode, Greg Marchildon speaks to P. Whitney Lackenbauer about his book, The Joint Arctic Weather Stations: Science and Sovereignty in the High Arctic, 1946-1972. The book is co-authored with Daniel Heidt. This history is a fascinating look at the Joint Arctic Weather Station (JAWS) initiative, and its five locations in Alert, Eureka, Resolute, Isachsen, and Mould Bay. Lackenbauer describes their creation, the Canada-US relations involved in the program, and the impact of the stations. He further looks at the roles of civilians and leaders in the functioning of the stations and the challenges that arose during this period. He concludes by elaborating on the reasons why JAWS was shut down and its lasting legacy. Whitney Lackenbauer is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in the Study of the Canadian North and a Professor in the School for the Study of Canada and the Department of History at Trent University. He is one of Canada's foremost experts on both Arctic history and contemporary issues concerning Arctic security and international relations in the region. This podcast was produced by Jessica Schmidt. Image credit: Wilfred Doucette / National Film Board of Canada / Library and Archives Canada / PA-142404 If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society's mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada's past.

Dr. Mason oversees the network of weather stations across Michigan that feeds into the IPM forecasting tool call "Enviroweather". He talks about his experience in this position and why it is important to Michigan growers to have a reliable and available network of weather stations across the state. For more information visit: Dr. Keith Mason's website: https://geo.msu.edu/directory/mason-keith.html Eniroweather's website: https://enviroweather.msu.edu/

Dr. Mason oversees the network of weather stations across Michigan that feeds into the IPM forecasting tool call "Enviroweather". He talks about his experience in this position and why it is important to Michigan growers to have a reliable and available network of weather stations across the state. For more information visit: Dr. Keith Mason's website: https://geo.msu.edu/directory/mason-keith.html Eniroweather's website: https://enviroweather.msu.edu/

Are weather stations worth having without a data logger? Last weeks Vegas million picks. Now that it's over, who picked the winners?

Scanning goes beyond hearing what comes across the radio.  Sometimes we need to take clue on what to listen to by what is happening around us. Having a personal weather station can help us tune into emergency communications that might be happening right outside our doors. Today, we will cover what to look for when selecting a weather station, what your options are, and what mistakes I have made with prior weather stations I have owned in the past. What You Need To Know There are many options when it comes to picking a personal weather station. You should have an idea of what type of readings you will want to collect, such as temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, or rain fall. Many home water stations also collect more advanced data such as soil moisture, UV, and solar radiation. Not all home weather stations include a display.  Some only work with smart apps or smart home devices. There is a weather station for every budget and need.   ====================================

Personal Space Weather Stations Grape Hardware: Version 1.0 and Pilot Experiments from Kristina Collins KD8OXT

Many agricultural technologies want to use weather station data to make decisions about what’s happening on the farm.

In this episode, I forecast that you’ll learn a lot about weather stations. Their components. How to site them for reliable results. Installing and maintaining them. I sense a clear conversation about collecting weather information with our guest, Jonathan Buffet. Guest: Jonathan Buffett is the founder and manager of the Cape Breton Mesonet, a network of community-owned and operated weather stations in Cape Breton and the eastern mainland. Jonathan also works as a Meteorological Inspector for Environment and Climate Change Canada by day. Born and raised in Nova Scotia, he is extremely passionate about our local climate, focusing mainly on data collection at the mesoscale/micro-climate level. Show notes: Cape Breton Mesonet: www.capebretonweather.ca In this podcast, Perennia representatives mention the Davis Vantage Pro 2 weather station but it is neither an endorsement of the technology nor a suggestion that similar technologies are ineffective. Website: www.perennia.ca Host: Michelle Cortens, Tree Fruit Specialist Follow us on Twitter: @nsperennia @nstreefruit Connect with us on: Instagram: @nsperennia Facebook: @nsperennia Music: A Sunny Day by J. Tones Logo Created by: Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc. Email us at: info@perennia.ca

Apple may be developing a HomePod device with a screen, Andrew reviews the Eve Weather and Netatmo Weather Station, we have an awesome SwitchBot giveaway, and answer listener questions! Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at @andrew_osu and @stephenrobles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for “HomeKit Insider” and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts. Do you host a podcast discussing technology or Apple devices and would like an AppleInsider staffer to appear as a guest? Let us know by sending a message to: steve@appleinsider.com and we'll be in touch! Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. SwitchBot Giveaway! Tweet the text below from March 29, 2021 through April 7, 2021 to be entered to win! Three HomeKit Insider listeners will win everything below AND the 2 new SwitchBot products announced on April 4. 1 $50 Amazon Gift Card 2 SwitchBot Curtains 1 SwitchBot Hub Mini 1 SwitchBot Remote 2 SwitchBot Bot 2 SwitchBot New Products Click here to compose the tweet automatically or copy/paste the text below to be entered to win! Tweet this and follow @SwitchBot @Andrew_OSU and @stephenrobles to be entered to win the $500 value SwitchBot Easter giveaway including 2 new products! Visit the SwitchBot store at: https://www.switch-bot.com?sca_ref=485321.JaWc5EStP4 Links from the show Visit the SwitchBot store uKeg - Amazon Hue Sentiment for Philips Hue Apple HomeHub - What an iPad and HomePod fusion should deliver Review: Eve Weather is a worthy HomeKit weather station that's as powerful as you make it Eve Weather - Amazon Netatmo Weather Station - Amazon Outlet Wall Mount Holder for Homepod Mini - Amazon EXIMUS Fixed Height Speaker Floor Stand for Apple HomePod - Amazon Alexa Homebridge Plugin Meross Garage Opener myQ | Smart Home & Smart Garage Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Taylor Chalstrom sits down with Steve Vasquez, Technical Viticulturist for Sun-Maid Growers, to discuss weather station use in vineyards and how newly developed weather technologies provide beneficial insights to growers.

A look at two tools that can provide valuable decision-making information for your livestock operation.  Our guests are Meteorologist Don Day on Weather Stations and Terrill Miller from Cattlesoft, Inc on Cattle Record Keeping Software. #workingranchnation #workingranch #dayweather #cattlemax #cattle #ranch #weather #ranchlife #justinmills.wyocowboy  

Con Edison’s Bobby Kennedy, his team and the University of Albany are taking a hyper-local look at New York City weather. With 17 newly installed weather stations that measure wind, rain, snow, air and even river temperatures, providing hyper local data to find the so-called “ground truth.” With that data, trends can be better identified to drive decisions on everything from climate change to storm hardening the grid. Learn more in this episode of our new podcast, “Current Thought.”

IT2 tracks down Daryl Ritchison, the NDSU NDAWN Director, at Big Iron to discuss weather! This is a conversation you don't want to miss.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I interview Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulturist, to talk about personal weather stations.

Owning a house in the suburbs with a white picket fence. Two cars in the garage, two kids in the living room playing with two pets. A raise every year for hard work and retirement at 65. This is the dream of America. But is this God’s will for his people? Maybe it’s time to begin Destroying the American Dream.

It’s getting droughty up in here!Have you felt like there just wasn’t as much water around lately…? From lower precipitation to less snow accumulation in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest…it’s getting dry in here!Droughts can be caused by a number of circumstances, but typically the droughts of the Pacific Northwest are impacted by low precipitation coupled with warmer temperatures (El Nino events). Winter snowpack plays an important role in ensuring that we have sufficient stream flows throughout the summer. What we are experiencing in Western Washington this year is a low precipitation drought. The low snowpack coupled with hot temperatures in April melted more snow, earlier than normal. In western Washington, we depend on the slow melt of snow in the higher elevations to keep streams and rivers flowing throughout the summer, when we typically do not see much additional precipitation. Even in May, which is typically still considered part of our rainy season, our area continued to see low monthly accumulations and higher than normal temperatures. In May, Olympia, WA only had 0.9 of an inch of rain, which is only 39% of the average of 2.33 inches of rain.Most of Western Washington is under the Severe Drought classification from the US Drought Monitor. In addition, the Governor of Washington, Jay Inslee, in 2019, has already declared a Drought Emergency in 27 counties!In Washington State, drought is defined in statute (RCW 43.83B) as conditions where water supply is anticipated to be less than 75 percent of normal and there is anticipated hardship to water users and uses.The US Drought Monitor is a federal program created in 2000. They classify the entire US into 6 categories of drought intensity from normal (non-drought) to exceptional drought. With each level of intensity comes additional associated water conservation actions that range from voluntary water use restrictions to widespread water shortages leading to a water emergency.The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) has an on-line map, which shows the location and intensity of drought across the country. The data is updated each Tuesday and released on Thursday. See the GIS section below for links!Oregon DroughtWashington DroughtU.S. Drought Monitor also evaluates different drought impact categories, which includes agriculture, business and industry, energy, fire, plants and wildlife, public health, tourism and recreation, and water supply.According to the US Drought Monitor: There are over 5 million people in Washington that are experiencing drought conditions currently and almost 2 million in Oregon. Western Washington is the only area that is experiencing severe drought currently.According to the Department of Ecology, here's the latest conditions as of June 19, 2019:Looking at the 7-day average, more than half of the rivers in the state are showing stream flows in the bottom 10 percent of flows measured for this time of year.Daytime temperatures in the Yakima River are reaching 80 degrees F., which becomes a thermal block for fish movement.How can you help? You can report any drought conditions to the Department of Ecology, and water conservation is always important.Many streams in Western Washington are already below normal volumes for this time of year. Likely these conditions will continue through the summer without additional precipitation. Check out some of the following websites for more information on stream flows.Northwest River Forecast WebsiteEcology Stream Flow WebsiteWhat is the forecast for the summer weather?NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center has forecast warmer and drier conditions for the westside of Washington state from June to August. In addition, weak El Nino conditions still exist and there is a 70% chance they will continue through the summer.Typically areas that are classified by the US Drought Monitor as being under severe drought classification can expect to experience crop or pasture loss, common water shortages and see water restrictions imposed.What are the expected climate change impacts to the Pacific Northwest Droughts?As one may be able to assume, climate change is predicted to increase droughts in some areas, by both increasing the temperature and changing the precipitation cycle.In Western Washington, for example, the total annual accumulation of precipitation is not expected to change drastically. However, the time of year that we see the precipitation will play a critical role in precipitation cycle. Currently, we get precipitation about 9 months out of the year, with the bulk of that coming down as snow in the mountains during the winter. The forecasted precipitation is projected to show up later in the year, when it’s warmer, meaning less snow and less snowpack accumulation in the winter, which will result in lower summertime in-stream flows. This will be compounded by warmer temperatures, which will exacerbate future drought conditions.What does a drought mean for the Pacific Northwest?According to the Department of Ecology’s website:Drought conditions expose different populations and communities to different levels of vulnerabilities.By declaring a drought emergency, the Department of Ecology can offer vital support to these communities. This designation allows Ecology to expedite emergency water right permitting. For instance, one farmer may lease water to another farmer and Ecology can expedite that transfer.It also allows them to make funds available to address hardships caused by drought conditions. On June 4, Ecology announced a grant program to help with drought response.Drought can result in water shortages for agriculture, energy, people and ecosystem services:AgricultureWater rights can be impacted, with senior water rights, including in-stream flow, having the “first dibs” on water and then if there is not enough water left in the streams, junior water right holders may not be able to access the water.EnergyHydroelectric power can be impacted by lower snowpack.PeopleIncreases in water use due to summer irrigation and increased water use around people’s homes. Water withdrawal from surface and groundwater can be impacted by less precipitation and an increased demand for water from multiple sources.Ecosystem ServicesFish - low flows and subsurface flows, increased temperatures, decreased dissolved oxygen (DO), and increased biological activity (growth) can all have a negative impact on fish survival and in some cases can lead to fish kills.Stressed plant communities - Western Washington has recently seen an increase in plant impacts from multiple years of higher heats and less precipitation; these include iconic northwest trees such as madrona, cedar, big leaf maple and other plants such as salal, which has seen a huge die back on Vancouver Island.Increased fire risk due to lower precipitation and higher temperatures. Low soil moisture content and low humidity also contribute to increased risk of wildfire.OSU-extension developed a cool handout that shows some best practices to recover from a wildfire.To learn about fire and wildfire preparedness, listen to Episode 9: Fire Must BURN!Learn more about how the City of Port Orchard stopped any further construction in the new McCormick Woods development due to concerns of having insufficient drinking water supplies. This is a big deal for a local municipality, since permitting is an important revenue source. Check out this interview with KOMO news or this article in the Kitsap Sun Newspaper to learn more about the City’s plans. The City is continuing to work with the developer and the City of Bremerton to find a solution.What can you do to minimize the impacts of a drought?As an individual, conserving water is the best way to mitigate for the impacts of drought.We suggest you start with a water audit to calculate your water use footprint. We used the www.watercalculator.org website to calculate our average water footprint per day. Basically you answer a series of questions about your typical indoor, outdoor and virtual water use.Some interesting things discussed in the calculator include the virtual water use items. For example:It takes an enormous amount of water to produce animal products like meat and dairy, because livestock and poultry in the US eat large amounts of water-intensive feed – usually corn and soybeans. Agricultural withdrawals account for 70% of water use around the world.Because irrigation-related water consumption is so high, it’s important to make water-wise food and textile purchases!Cotton takes a lot of water because it is typically grown in arid regions, which require irrigation.It’s good to think about how goods are moved around the planet and consider how much water is moved and consumed in the process, even though it’s hidden from sight!Things like smart phones take over 3,000 gallons of water to produce, which is associated with both their manufacturing and disposal of wastewater that is diluted with freshwater to meet water quality standards.Did you know that it takes 22 gallons of water to make one pound of plastic? This means it takes twice as much water to produce a plastic water bottle as the water that is contained in it!How can you save water?According to the water calculator website, these 5 simple steps can help you save water:STEP 1: Change your dietIt takes water – a lot of it – to grow, process and transport your food. When you eat lower on the food chain, eat more whole foods and waste less food, you also save water.STEP 2: Cut indoor water useEvery day, you rely on water for a wide variety of uses around the house. There are lots of opportunities to cut back on water use in the kitchen, bathroom and laundry room and even by fixing leaks.Toilets are the largest water consumers in da house! Typically they account for about 30% of overall household water use. Using a low flow toilet, fixing any toilet leaks and considering letting it mellow are all ways to minimize water use. A leaking toilet can waste 200 gallons per day!Fix leaks! Leaks just waste water and even a small drip can add up to a lot of water over time.Turn off the water when you are brushing your teeth or lathering your hands.Keep showers short and consider skipping a day every once in a while, in the name of water conservation, of course! Replace shower heads that have a flow rate greater than 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) per minute (the current national energy policy act standard).If the shower head is not labeled, the flow rate can be checked by catching the water in a 1-gallon (3.8 liters) bucket. If it takes less than 24 seconds to fill up, the shower head flow rate is more than 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) per minute. The U.S. EPA WaterSense program labels efficient shower heads that use a maximum 2.0 gallons (7.6 liters) per minute.High Efficiency dishwashers typically use less water than doing dishes by hand, but make sure to do full loads. The same goes for the laundry; having a high efficiency washer can save a lot of water.STEP 3: Use less water outdoorsOf all the residential water we use in the US, on average we use about a quarter outdoors. In some western states it’s half to three-quarters, primarily for lawns and gardens. A few simple steps can reduce your outdoor water consumption, so tighten those taps, eliminate those leaks and use water wisely.Outdoor water use accounts for 30% of the average daily water use in the United States! In hot summer months or dry areas, outdoor water use can account for up to 70%.Choose drought tolerant plant species and minimize turf and lawn areas. WSU-extension has some great resources for drought tolerant plants.Use a timer to prevent over-watering; most lawns need 1” of water per week. Watering longer promotes deeper root growth, which makes the grass more resilient.STEP 4: Save energy, save waterWater and energy are linked. It takes water to make energy (electricity and transportation fuels) and it takes energy to move, heat and treat water. When you save energy you also save water.STEP 5: Change buying habitsPractically everything you buy, use and consume has a water footprint because it took water to process and transport it. Being thoughtful about purchases, reusing where you can and recycling can reduce your water footprint.Try to consider the water footprint of various products that you purchase; remember that bottle of water took a lot more water to produce than just the water inside of it! Meat and textile production are very water intensive.Also, you can become a water detective, by paying attention to your water bill. Do you see an unexpected increase in water use? If so, check for leaks! Knowing how much water you typically use will help you determine if there is a concern or you have been able to reduce your water use!Still want to know more?!Ya, cool cats usually do…check out these links for lots more information!Department of Ecology’s Water Conservation PageThe Alliance for Water Efficiency Drought and Drought Response, Business and Industry tips and Water Conservation TipsEPA’s WaterSenseWashington State Department of Health Drinking Water and DroughtGIS Time! How do they make that cool US Drought Monitor Map?The information for this segment of the podcast comes from a slide show given by Eric Luebehusen, a meteorologist and one of the authors of the US Drought Monitor (USDM) Map. He does a fabulous job of explaining the history of the map and how it’s created today, so I won’t repeat it all here, and we won’t have a separate GIS Tools blog this week.The USDM map started out as a really pixelated drawing back in August of 1999, but eventually moved over to GIS and uses a lot of science-based layers today. They still create all of the drought shapes by hand, which takes 10-20 volunteer hours per week! See the whole slide deck here.Citizen Science: Drought Reporting and Weather Stations!Are you being affected by drought? You can submit a report about how lack of water is affecting you through the Drought Impact Reporter from the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska. The format of the report is a Survey123 app, which the Magical Mapper has mentioned before on the podcast. You can also attach photos and report on any and all of the questions they ask about, which include agriculture, municipal water supply, and fish and wildlife habitat impacts. You can then see the reports in an awesome story map! This is just a starting point for interested parties to see what’s going on, and is based solely on media reports and subjective volunteer reports.Want to have a bit more impact? You can become a CoCoRaHS reporter! CoCoRaHS stands for Community Collaborative Rain Hail and Snow Network. This network of volunteers have purchased high quality rain gauges that cost around $35 and report precipitation amounts each day. You do need to commit to reading and emptying your rain gauge at the same time every day. These reports are then used by a wide variety of people, including the National Weather Service, climatologists, researchers, insurance industry, forensic detectives, and the US Drought Monitor, just to name a few. Even readings of 0 rain are very important and help researchers study and identify drought conditions.Thanks for joining us!As always, please rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please let us know what you think at outalivepodcast.com or facebook.com/WillWeMakeItOutAlive. If you like the podcast, please tell all of your friends! And family! And co-workers! And strangers!See you next month!

Weather Stations is a global project which places literature and storytelling at the heart of the conversations around climate change. Launched in 2014, the Weather Stations project harnesses the transformative power of words to imagine, in the context of a threatened environment, how we might live our lives differently. Five partner cities are involved - London, Warsaw, Dublin, Warsaw and Melbourne. Each partner city selects a local school as a 'Substation' where students work with teachers and mentors to discover ways to develop as citizens with the knowledge, motivation and tools to fight for a more sustainable future.Footscay City College is the only school in Australia taking part. This week we hear from FCC students participating in the Weather Stations project and how this has affected their thinking and behavior around the issue of climate change.

The Irish writer, cartoonist and illustrator talks to us about his favourite word, 'picture', and his involvement in the Weather Stations project.

I’m going to be very honest with your to start this edition. There are a couple of things that I’ve really wanted in my life that are proving to be the proverbial indian head penny. They are things that I’ve wanted for quite a while, but every time I start to get close to being […]

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