Sunday Video: Seattle’s Urban Drinking Water is Sacred – The Urbanist
Sunday Video: Seattle’s Urban Drinking Water is Sacred The Urbanist
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Do you know where Seattle, or your town, gets drinking water? Is it reliable and safe?
Will we have enough water in the Puget Sound region as the population grows? What does today’s drinking water in the Seattle area, the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, Spring Street downtown, migrating wild salmon, and a river that changed directions have in common? Watch the video for answers.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 15: Life on Land
Introduction
I admit it. I am concerned about the Puget Sound’s changing climate. When I moved to the region in 1990 from Ohio it seemed to be drizzling for months on end in Seattle. That type of weather is rare now. And it’s clear that glaciers in the region are also disappearing. How is the region adapting to these changes?
Water Sources and Adaptation
This featured video explains where drinking water comes from for Seattle, the history of municipal water for the area, and ways that the managers are adapting to changes. Additional links are also here so that those who are interested can review water availability reports and other facts related to the values of fresh water.
Importance of Water and Conservation
It is important to also look at the history of water and to be respectful of Tribal values related to it, to wild fish and to forests. The more mindful and aware that we are of how important this water is for all life in the region, the better we will be at adapting to changes and practicing the conservation of it.
Resources
- Puget Sound region as the population grows
- Glaciers in the region
- Additional links
- Water availability reports
- Facts related to the values of fresh water
- History of water and Tribal values
- Water quality and availability for your community online
- Ways to conserve water
About the Author
Linda Hanlon is the Lead Editor of The Urbanist. She cares about community-building and sharing smart ideas between communities, affordable housing, and active transportation. Safety, affordability, and access for all – regardless of age or physical ability – are starting points for her when thinking about livability. She lives in Port Townsend on the north Olympic Peninsula, the ancestral lands and home of the S’Klallam people.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
The article discusses the availability and quality of drinking water in the Puget Sound region, which is related to SDG 6. It also mentions the impact of climate change on glaciers in the region, connecting to SDG 13. Additionally, the article emphasizes the importance of being respectful of tribal values related to water, wild fish, and forests, which aligns with SDG 15.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 6.1: By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all.
- SDG 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries.
- SDG 15.1: By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services.
The article highlights the need for safe and reliable drinking water in the Puget Sound region, which aligns with SDG 6.1. It also discusses how the region is adapting to climate change, addressing the target of strengthening resilience and adaptive capacity (SDG 13.1). Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of practicing conservation and respecting tribal values related to water and ecosystems, supporting SDG 15.1.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Water availability reports
- Facts related to the values of fresh water
- Conservation of water
The article mentions the availability of water availability reports and facts related to the values of fresh water, which can be indicators of progress towards achieving universal access to safe drinking water (SDG 6.1). Additionally, the emphasis on practicing conservation of water can be an indicator of progress towards the sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems (SDG 15.1).
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Table
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | 6.1: By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all. | – Water availability reports – Facts related to the values of fresh water – Conservation of water |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries. | – Adaptation measures to climate change |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | 15.1: By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services. | – Conservation of water – Respect for tribal values related to water and ecosystems |
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Source: theurbanist.org
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