“Picture showing greywater capture options for homes in Diamond Valley.”

From Drains to Drought Relief — Local Solutions for Smarter Water Use

In Diamond Valley, communities can improve water management by reusing sump and greywater, alleviating infrastructure strain and costs. Suggested initiatives include capturing basement groundwater for irrigation and implementing indoor greywater reuse. The plan emphasizes pilot programs, local partnerships, and ongoing monitoring to ensure sustainable practices in water resource management.

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Sustainable Life is now on YouTube!

Over the years I’ve shared articles, community projects, rainwater systems, Repair Café stories, renewable energy ideas, and sustainability initiatives through Sustainable Life. Many people have suggested that I start sharing some of these projects on video as well. Well, I’ve finally done it. The new Sustainable Life YouTube channel will document practical projects, experiments, and

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Rather than speculate or rely on incomplete information, I will wait for the official minutes before preparing a summary of the meeting.

Council Debrief – June 3 & 17, 2026

Diamond Valley Council met on June 3rd with several financial and infrastructure-related items on the agenda. While there were no public questions submitted and much of the meeting was procedural, several decisions provide insight into how the Town is planning for future infrastructure needs. Reserve Restructuring Council approved a significant reorganization of municipal reserve accounts,

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Ariel view of our main street four way stop

Council Watch: Infrastructure, Growth, and a Simple Question — Where Does the Money Come From?

At the June 10 Committee of the Whole meeting, Council reviewed the Town’s Infrastructure Master Plan. While the discussion included roads, utilities, buildings, and future growth, the underlying question was simple: how do we maintain the infrastructure we already depend on while planning responsibly for the future?

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Baled cardboard collected for recycling, representing the hidden wealth contained in everyday packaging materials.

The Hidden Wealth in Our Waste: What a Cardboard Box Can Teach Us About the Circular Economy

What can a simple cardboard box teach us about sustainability? This article explores the hidden resources, energy, and value embedded in everyday materials and shows how circular economy thinking can transform waste into local opportunity, resilience, and community wealth.

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