Romancing the Duck
In the whimsical world of floatie toys, the rubber duck reigns supreme. For more than a century, the familiar yellow duck with an orange bill, and thousands of derivations, have been mainstays in bathtubs, spas and pools the world ‘round. ...
Remembering a Leader: Vance Gillette
As the pool industry mourns the passing of renown leader and advocate, Vance Gillette, WaterShapes editor and long-time friend, Eric Herman, offers a reflection on the career and influence of one of the industry’s most charismatic and outspoken proponents. ...
Breaking Ground with Expanding Demolition Grout
There’s more than one way to break apart a rock, or an old retaining wall, or any other dispensable stone or concrete structure. From jackhammers to dynamite, demolitionists have always had options. Here Mike Nantz discusses a lesser known method that is both quieter and more precise than other more dramatic forms of deconstruction. ...
The Alhambra: A Testament to Moorish Splendor
Traveling to the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, is a journey into a world of stunning Moorish architecture, lush gardens, complex history, and water. The sprawling complex is rich with details that evoke the property’s storied past, a place that rewards curiosity and provides inspiration for modern architects, watershapers, artists, and dreamers the world over. ...
Water for Peace and Prosperity
The UN’s annual report summarizing global water-related challenges paints a complex picture characterized by increasing demand for long-term planning and policy-making across governments, industry and science worldwide.  ...
For the Love of Sea Turtles
Are sea turtles medicine? To survive, sea turtles need our help and are the perfect group of animals for Wildlife Conservation Therapy, which helps us in return, explained the late Wallace J. Nichols in this widely read essay on the importance of sea turtles. ...
Finding Hope in ‘The Clothes They Wore’
The National Drowning Prevention Alliance has launched a new drowning prevention campaign created to draw attention to the random nature of child drowning incidents – the leading cause of death for children 1-to-4 years old – most of which happen when kids are not wearing a bathing suit.   ...
I Wish You Water: Celebrating the Legacy of Wallace J. Nichols
World Blue Mind Day is observed on July 23rd each year to recognize the emotional benefits of spending time near, in, on, or under healthy bodies of water. When the concept’s founder, Wallace J. Nichols passed away this past June, he left behind profound contributions to our understanding of the human connection to water. Blue Mind is his lasting legacy. ...
Cacti Planters From Nola
Nola’s indoor/outdoor planters can refresh everyday environments with vivid colours and vibrant plant life. The products are made with metal trellises that mimic the shapes and proportions of cacti. The planters bring nature indoors, adding decorative features or dividing the space. Plants dampen noise and improve air quality. The planters are available in three different sizes with trellises made in three different heights. Learn more here.
Water Tech Introduces New Cordless Pool Cleaner
Water Tech Corp is excited to introduce its New Water Tech Precision V10—an enhanced version of Water Tech’s popular Precision 2.0 Pool Cleaner that provides a convenient, high-power cordless and hose–free cleaner that pool professionals can rely on, with enhanced features to improve the speed and quality of pool cleaning. The Precision V10 now offers a Shallow Water Adapter attachment, enabling it to better clean shallow areas like steps and sun shelves. Learn more here.