A hearty welcome to the following new member who joined this month:
Lundeen Wines: This 17-year old winery is owned and helmed by winemaker and native Oregonian, Michael Lundeen, and is notable for its Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and sparkling wines.
International Commentary on Food Production and Climate Change
Igniting Change: Why Food Systems are Critical for Climate Negotiations by Dr. Lucy Wallace of Food Systems Partnership for IISD.org
Doctor Wallace explores the connection between climate change and food in this insightful and in-depth commentary reflecting on the Bonn Climate Change Conference that took place in Germany in June. Doctor Wallace discusses the UN climate groups and how food production accounts for almost a third of global emissions. An easy to read report that covers a surprising amount of details.
SDG Knowledge Hub is an International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) project on UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Dry Farming in the News
Start your Monday off with some fresh off the press news! Check out these recently published articles discussing the importance of water in climate change talks.
‘We’re not going away.’ EPA pressures Oregon to clean up groundwater pollution by Monica Samayoa of OPB
Samayoa discusses the EPA's latest actions in Oregon concerning nitrate cleanup. Read to learn more about the players involved in helping keep up the pressure on the state to address the issue.
Climate Point: Busy week for water news as scientists make electricity from thin air by Dinah Voyles Pulver of USA Today
A look at water policy issues effecting regions and groups within the United States.
No groundwater, no new homes, as Arizona severely restricts new housing by Wyatt Myscow of Inside Climate News via ARS Technica
What's a gal to do when she can't get water rights to her home?
Is Water The ‘Forgotten Piece’ Of The Climate Puzzle? by Jamie Hailstone of Forbes Magazine
A reminder that water is an important to the climate change conversation.
The Spirits are Willing
Looking to explore the wider world of sustainable drinks? Don't miss recent sustainably-minded developments in the whiskey world. Forbes explores a biodynamic Irish whiskey and the regenerative farming practices by Maker's Mark in this fun & informative article. Read it here!
Want to look a little closer to home? Read 303 Magazine's profile on Dry Land Distillery. Though the name is not in reference to non-irrigation, the distillery does work exclusively with Colorado-sourced indigenous or heirloom ingredients. Read about them here!
How Wildfires Impact Water
The World Resource Institute (WRI) released a report on the effects of wildfires on human health, the environment, and water. Inspired by the devastation wrecked by the Canadian wildfires, the report outlines five key areas that are impacted by the fires. Of particular interest is the impact on watersheds. Trees and forest growth help filter water and prevent soil erosion. There’s more to the story, so read the full report here.
The World Resource Institute (WRI) is an international water and development research organization.
Dry Farming in the News
Start your Monday off with some fresh off the press news! Check out these recently published articles discussing global surface waters. Read the original report here.
Over half of the world's lakes are drying out, study warns by Rebecca Falconer of Axios
A deeply urgent look at a report published by Science magazine on global lake levels.
Why the amount of water storage is declining in lakes around the world by Julia Jacobo of ABC News
Another take on the report.
Managing Rivers As Systems To Maintain Irrigation And Other Benefits by Jeff Opperman of Forbes Magazine
Explore the importance of rivers to irrigation and food production and how climate change may threaten these systems.
If You Must, Do It Well
ATTRA released a comprehensive field guide to irrigation and water management, available here. Learn about best practices and answer general maintenance and troubleshooting questions. Need a hard copy? It’s waterproof!
ATTRA is a knowledge source for sustainable agriculture, created by the US Dept of Agriculture Rural Development and the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT).
News Times. Nope. Times for News. Huh. News from the Times. There we go.
The NY Times and LA Times recently published articles on water and climate change.
LA Times article “Audit finds California water agency not adequately considering climate change in forecasts” by staff writer Ian James gives a deep dive state auditor released a report critical of the agency’s inclusion of climate data in predicting future water needs for Southern California. James’ reporting offering a deeper look into problems addressed by the auditor.
NY Times article “Pumping Groundwater Has Changed Earth’s Spin, Study Finds” by Raymond Zhong provides a look at the groundbreaking (ground shifting?) realization by scientists that ground water extraction has altered the rotation of the earth. Story shared by member. Article is behind a paywall.
Smoke Taint Revisited
What do Oregon State University, Washington State University, and University of California, Davis, all have in common? Well, admittedly probably a lot. But importantly to #BestCoast wine growers, the three unis are collaborating on research on smoke taint. The researchers are exploring harvesting decisions as well as newly discovered chemical markers for smoke taint in grapes. A must read article and must follow research project. Learn more about their work on FarmProgress' website here.
FarmProgress is a multi-brand farmer news and marketing group owned by Informa that covers national, regional, and state-level organizations and represents multiple ag shows.
Upcoming Events of Interest
Pollinator Week. June 19th-25th. Celebrate your favorite flying friends by joining one of the many events occurring around the Americas!
UN Session to develop a treaty on marine biology. June 19th-20th. Watch international government negotiations in process! The UN is convening a working group on finalizing aspects of what is expected to become an adopted treaty on marine biology () Keep up to date with developments by reading reports from the IISD's Earth Negotiations Bulletin or directly from the UN.
1% For The Planet Community Ecochallenge. July 10th - August 11th. Are you a member of 1% For The Planet? If so, join their pledge drive to increase your impact and share your story with your fellow members.
Seed Savers Exchange Virtual Conference: July 21st-22nd. Join this online-only virtual conference on community building through the saving and sharing of seeds. Includes how-to guides to growing and saving seed.
IPNC: July 28th-30th in McMinnville, OR. Attend some or all of this public celebration of Pinot Noir. Tickets still available.
Have an event to announce? Email Suzanne at deeprootscoalitionorg at gmail.com
