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San Diego Farmers Welcome Water Bank - KPBS

San Diego Farmers Welcome Water Bank
KPBS, CA - 3 hours ago
California water officials are working on plans to deal with a continued drought. One of those plans could benefit San Diego County farmers.

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Water bank to be created in CA - Water Technology Online

Water bank to be created in CA
Water Technology Online, NY - 3 hours ago
SACRAMENTO , CA — Looming fear of continuing drought has prompted California water officials to announce on September 4 their intention to create a drought

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Water usage restrictions lifted today - Wilkes Journal Patriot

Water usage restrictions lifted today
Wilkes Journal Patriot, NC - 6 hours ago
The town placed mandatory restrictions on non-essential water use by North Wilkesboro's water customers after an extended drought brought the Reddies River
North Wilkesboro lifts water restrictions Winston-Salem Journal
Boone looks to Todd for more water Jefferson Post
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Era of cheap water over, say Stavros Dimas, EU Environment Minister - Telegraph.co.uk


Telegraph.co.uk
Era of cheap water over, say Stavros Dimas, EU Environment Minister
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 7 hours ago
"That is unsustainable and has to change," he said at the conference on water and drought. "Water comes at a price and it will be up to each country in the

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Florida Unplugs `Big O' as Swollen Lake Menaces Dike (Update1) - Bloomberg

Florida Unplugs `Big O' as Swollen Lake Menaces Dike (Update1)
Bloomberg - 8 hours ago
5 (Bloomberg) — Bass-fishing guides at Roland & Mary Ann Martin's Marina & Resort in central Florida loved it when a drought reduced Lake Okeechobee's
Army Corps of Engineers to start releasing water from Lake Okeechobee Sun-Sentinel.com
Lake 'O' releases begin WPTV
Lake Okeechobee Won't Be Drained For Now Local10.com
Palm Beach Post - CBS 4
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Drought compels superintendents to limit water use - Charlotte Business Journal

Drought compels superintendents to limit water use
Charlotte Business Journal, NC - 12 hours ago
The industry group recently dedicated an entire issue of its Carolinas Green publication to water and drought management. Course operators understand the

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Commission and stakeholders discuss water scarcity and droughts at … - eGov monitor

Commission and stakeholders discuss water scarcity and droughts at
eGov monitor, UK - 12 hours ago
The conference follows the Communication on water scarcity and droughts presented by the European Commission in July 2007 and contributions will feed into

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Drought conditions lead to creation of water bank - San Jose Mercury News


Los Angeles Times
Drought conditions lead to creation of water bank
San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 22 hours ago
"It's possible that even in a normal (water) year, we could be in that situation," Gartrell said. In addition to creating the drought water bank,
Video: State Preparing For Another Dry Winter kcratv
ACWA Applauds Creation of Drought Water Bank MarketWatch
California "water bank" in works amid drought Reuters
San Francisco Chronicle - KCBS
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ACWA Applauds Creation of Drought Water Bank - MarketWatch


Reuters
ACWA Applauds Creation of Drought Water Bank
MarketWatch - 1 hour ago
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sep 04, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) today praised creation of a 2009 Drought Water Bank
California "water bank" in works amid drought Reuters
State Officials To Fight Drought With Water Bank KTVU.com
State Plans for Continued Drought Drought Water Bank Part of Effort KPBS
Fresno Bee (subscription) - KCRA.com
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RG Global Corporate Update: Projecting Profitability, Seeking to … - MarketWatch

RG Global Corporate Update: Projecting Profitability, Seeking to
MarketWatch - 3 hours ago
RG's Aquair(TM) atmospheric water generators produce purified water from air — the ideal solution for military troops, disaster and drought-stricken areas

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School District Working to Meet Water Reduction Goal - Berkeley Daily Planet

School District Working to Meet Water Reduction Goal
Berkeley Daily Planet, CA - 6 hours ago
The East Bay Municipal Utility District’s Board of Directors issued emergency restrictions on water use more than three months ago and adopted a drought

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Drought Summit to Focus on Dry Conditions - News10.net

Drought Summit to Focus on Dry Conditions
News10.net, CA - 10 hours ago
Thursday's drought summit should feature an announcement on the creation of the "2009 Drought Water Bank." The 11 am meeting is being held at the Director's
The Public Eye: Resources' new digs aren't green, but the lease Sacramento Bee
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EC and stakeholders discuss water scarcity and droughts at … - Environmental Expert (press release)

EC and stakeholders discuss water scarcity and droughts at
Environmental Expert (press release), Spain - 11 hours ago
The conference follows the Communication on water scarcity and droughts presented by the European Commission in July 2007 and contributions will feed into

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Drought, economy impacting nurseries - BlueRidgeNow.com

Drought, economy impacting nurseries
BlueRidgeNow.com, NC - 14 hours ago
The $145 million Henderson County nursery industry is not directly affected by the drought and water restrictions, said Cliff Ruth, extension agent for the

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With reservoir, no water limits during drought - Richmond Times Dispatch

With reservoir, no water limits during drought
Richmond Times Dispatch, VA - 16 hours ago
He owns another in Madison County, which, like those in many localities across Virginia, was forced to close during the severe drought of 2002. The water at

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Army Corps of Engineers to start releasing water from Lake Okeechobee - Sun-Sentinel.com

Army Corps of Engineers to start releasing water from Lake Okeechobee
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - Sep 3, 2008
Relieving pressure on the lake's 70-year-old, earthen dike flushes away water that could be needed for times of drought. It also threatens to throw off the
Lake Okeechobee Won't Be Drained For Now Local10.com
Corps to begin dumping Lake Okeechobee water Thursday Palm Beach Post
Lake "O" Water May Be Released Ahead Of Hanna CBS 4
Palm Beach Post - Sun-Sentinel.com
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Parks workers ignore 'drought buster' law - Los Angeles Times

Parks workers ignore 'drought buster' law
Los Angeles Times, CA - Sep 3, 2008
downs had continued for more than a year after the mayor began calling on the public to curtail water usage because of persistent drought conditions.

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Managing drought - The Australian


LIVENEWS.com.au
Managing drought
The Australian, Australia - Sep 3, 2008
While politically inept to open up the debate, Brendan Nelson is correct that water management is one problem we can address immediately.
Australia's Cotton Output May Rise From 30-Year Low, Group Says Bloomberg
Irrigators talk at lower lakes ABC Online
Parched basin faces drier spring The Canberra Times
AFP - The Australian
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ETF Pick of the Week: Claymore S&P Global Water - Seeking Alpha

ETF Pick of the Week: Claymore S&P Global Water
Seeking Alpha, NY - 1 hour ago
More than 40% of America is experiencing abnormally dry to drought conditions, according to the US Drought Monitor. Water shortages could mean a boon for

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Australian farms make more money selling water than growing grain - Business Report

Australian farms make more money selling water than growing grain
Business Report, South Africa - 1 hour ago
Despite a long drought, Kingwill, who runs the vast Tandou farm, 142km from Broken Hill, has just sold his property's vital water on a national market

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Part of Honolulu Faces a Drought - Lawn & Landscape

Part of Honolulu Faces a Drought
Lawn & Landscape, OH - 3 hours ago
Dry conditions extend across the state at varying degrees, said state Drought and Water Conservation Coordinator Neal Fujii. He said the federal government

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Rains cheer SE farmers, but deluge late for some - The Associated Press

Rains cheer SE farmers, but deluge late for some
The Associated Press - 9 hours ago
"Water can be an asset, but it can also be evil to a farmer too," Irvin said. The drought hasn't been bad for all farmers in the Southeast.

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Speculators and water an uneasy mix - Reuters UK

Speculators and water an uneasy mix
Reuters UK, UK - 10 hours ago
With drought gripping some areas for a decade, prices for one mega litre of seasonal water — enough for an Olympic-size pool — are peaking at A$600,

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Grim prospects for Australian river system as drought bites:official - AFP


Canada.com
Grim prospects for Australian river system as drought bites:official
AFP - 11 hours ago
"Critical human needs can now be met through to next winter but water availability for irrigation remains very low." Drought and irrigation have so depleted
Australia's Murray Basin to Take Years to Recover From Drought Bloomberg
$1bn worth of crops in jeopardy The Australian
Drought in Australia food bowl worsens Reuters
The Age - The Australian
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Vine supplier up-beat about meeting demand - ABC Online

Vine supplier up-beat about meeting demand
ABC Online, Australia - 13 hours ago
of water, he says a stable supply of vines will be necessary to meet the needs of an increased 15 to 20 per cent of growers wanting drought-tolerant

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Saving every drop of water to nourish the corn belt - China Daily


China Daily
Saving every drop of water to nourish the corn belt
China Daily, China - 13 hours ago
Due to a severe drought last year, our yield was only a little more than 11500 kg." Most of the villagers rely on well water. The well water, Cui said,

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Drought forces residents to cut back on water usage - KHNL-TV/KHBC/KOGG

Drought forces residents to cut back on water usage
KHNL-TV/KHBC/KOGG, HI - 20 hours ago
"Really concerned, water is one of the most things we need around here, so if there's going to be a drought, we should have a lot of water stored away.
Low rainfall prompts call for water conservation in windward Oahu KHNL-TV/KHBC/KOGG
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Summer drought crisis feared with usage up as dams stay low - NEWS.com.au

Summer drought crisis feared with usage up as dams stay low
NEWS.com.au, Australia - 2 hours ago
VICTORIANS are facing another summer drought crisis after using more water this winter than dams collected. On the first day of spring,
Food prices to soar under Rudd made pressure Stock Journal
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Study raps state's farm water caps - The Age

Study raps state's farm water caps
The Age, Australia - 3 hours ago
It is intended to avert an exodus of drought-stricken farmers and prop up struggling irrigation communities. Victoria successfully opposed a federal bid to
Plan to sell off NSW town 'a gimmick' Sydney Morning Herald
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Keep working on water - Press-Register - al.com

Keep working on water
Press-Register - al.com, AL - 7 hours ago
Indeed, the rain that has already eased the drought across Alabama opens a window of opportunity for planners to prepare policies that can serve water users

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