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Memo on Salinas Valley groundwater basin contradicts ag group's report
Monterey :: TN :: USA | 3 months ago
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56:50 PM PST Updated: 02/19/2013 07:56:50 PM PST Debate over the potential impact of California American Water's plans to draw source water for its desalination plant from the Salinas Valley groundwater basin has taken a new turn.
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Federal judge in Fresno rejects more time for smelt, salmon plans
Sacramento :: CA :: USA | 4 months ago
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tool goes here A federal judge in Fresno on Wednesday declined to give federal officials more time to update a plan that protects threatened delta smelt and endangered salmon species in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta...Fish and Wildlife Service are
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Letter: Arizona must invest now in sustainable water supplies
Flagstaff :: AZ :: USA | 5 months ago
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The River irrigates millions of acres of farmland, generates significant hydroelectric power and nourishes riparian habitats throughout the Southwest. Its famed rapids and canyons offer whitewater rafting and the lakes created by its dams provide
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Waikato River smash reinforces need for care (Fuseworks)
Auckland :: New Zealand | 5 months ago
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Waikato River smash reinforces need for care Waikato Regional Council, Fuseworks December 18, 2012, 11:08 am A very serious collision between a power boat and jetski near the Pukete boat ramp in Hamilton late last week reinforces the need for all
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Drought sparks fears about water supplies
Decatur :: IL :: USA | 6 months ago
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Ill. At the height of this years drought, decision-makers at the agribusiness giant Archers Daniels Midland kept an uneasy eye on the reservoir down the hill from their headquarters. At one point, the water level fell to within 2 inches of the
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Govt hints at charges for water
Auckland :: New Zealand | 6 months ago
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Friday Nov 16, 2012 Land and Water Forum cannot agree on formula but price may be put on water for farmers and others. Farmers, industries and other large users may be charged for water under a new policy being developed, Finance Minister Bill
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Water users hit with $320m desal charge
Melbourne :: Australia | 6 months ago
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Water users have been slugged a further $320 million to fund an unusual one-off payment for the privilege of acquiring Victoria's desalination plant in 27 years. In a report, tabled in Parliament this week, auditor-general Des Pearson notes that
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City OKs water rate changes to promote the use of meters
Merced :: CA :: USA | 7 months ago
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In an attempt to promote metered water, the Merced City Council voted unanimously to make changes to water rates over the next four years. Under the proposed ordinance, water rates would decrease for customers with meters during the next year, and
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Mayer Water Board candidates answer questions
Mayer :: AZ :: USA | 7 months ago
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Three, Pat Champion, Kevin Jones, and Joe Mish, all retired, are incumbents. Challenging them are Kathy King, a culinary arts teacher and chef, and Margie Good, a water distribution/treatment operator and system/office manager...Following are the
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Drought Watch 2012: Water leases save Yampa River this summer
Frisco :: CO :: USA | 9 months ago
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This is the 12th in a series of articles that the Summit Daily will run over the summer to keep the community informed about ongoing drought conditions in the county. As Colorado watched state snowpack report maps change from a dull yellow to bright
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