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San Diego Farmers Welcome Water Bank
KPBS, CA - 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, NY - 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, NC - 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 Boone looks to Todd for more water |
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Era of cheap water over, say Stavros Dimas, EU Environment Minister
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - "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 - 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 Lake 'O' releases begin Lake Okeechobee Won't Be Drained For Now |
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Drought compels superintendents to limit water use
Charlotte Business Journal, NC - 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, UK - 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, USA - "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 ACWA Applauds Creation of Drought Water Bank California "water bank" in works amid drought |
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ACWA Applauds Creation of Drought Water Bank
MarketWatch - 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 State Officials To Fight Drought With Water Bank State Plans for Continued Drought Drought Water Bank Part of Effort |
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RG Global Corporate Update: Projecting Profitability, Seeking to …
MarketWatch - 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, CA - 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, CA - 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 … |
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EC and stakeholders discuss water scarcity and droughts at …
Environmental Expert (press release), Spain - 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, NC - 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, VA - 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, FL - 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 Corps to begin dumping Lake Okeechobee water Thursday Lake "O" Water May Be Released Ahead Of Hanna |
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Parks workers ignore 'drought buster' law
Los Angeles Times, CA - … 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, Australia - 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 Irrigators talk at lower lakes Parched basin faces drier spring |
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ETF Pick of the Week: Claymore S&P Global Water
Seeking Alpha, NY - 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, South Africa - 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, OH - 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 - "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, UK - 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 - "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 $1bn worth of crops in jeopardy Drought in Australia food bowl worsens |
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Vine supplier up-beat about meeting demand
ABC Online, Australia - … 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 … |
 China Daily |
Saving every drop of water to nourish the corn belt
China Daily, China - 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, HI - "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 |
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Summer drought crisis feared with usage up as dams stay low
NEWS.com.au, Australia - 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 |
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Study raps state's farm water caps
The Age, Australia - 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' |
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Keep working on water
Press-Register - al.com, AL - 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 … |