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This database contains press and video clips on water issues of interest
to the San Diego County Water Authority. |
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April 30, 2004
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The Arizona Republic
U.S. to states: Act fast on drought or face water restrictions
Alarmed by disastrous
drought conditions, the federal government is prepared to impose water
restrictions along the Colorado River if Arizona and the other states
that use it don't come up with a plan of their own.
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The Imperial Valley Press
Calexico's IID office will close
Despite numerous requests
by Calexico residents and elected officials, the Imperial Irrigation District
Board of Directors declined Tuesday to revisit its vote to close district
offices in Brawley, Calexico and Holtville.
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full story. |
The Los Angeles Times
Critics Call Fish Count a Whopper
A U.S. plan to include hatchery-raised salmon and trout in protected-status
lists seen as risk to species
WASHINGTON —
The Bush administration plans to count hatchery-raised fish — millions
of which are released each year — when deciding whether specific
populations of Pacific salmon and steelhead trout should continue to be
listed as endangered or threatened species, officials said Thursday.
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KSL-TV, Salt Lake City, UT
In Worst Scenario of Drought, UT Sends Water to CA
Suppose the drought
got really bad, we're talking really bad, and you had to give your water
to a guy in California. Believe it or not, that's exactly the position
the state of Utah would be in.
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The Los Angeles Daily News
L.A.'s water gate? Mayor Hahn knew DWP wanted higher rates
before secession
The head of the Department
of Water and Power said Thursday that Mayor James Hahn was told prior
to the vote on San Fernando Valley cityhood that a major increase in water
rates was needed and answered: "Not yet, not yet."
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full story. |
The Los Angeles Times
O.C. to Boost Fresh Water Aquifer
Officials approve a sewage treatment plant that will increase supplies
and keep underground saltwater from advancing
Plans to protect and
replenish Orange County's vast underground supply of fresh water advanced
this week when government officials approved construction of a $292-million
filtration plant that will process treated sewage before it is injected
into the reservoir.
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full story. |
The Associated Press
States that use Colorado River water need conservation
plan
PHOENIX - The federal
government is prepared to impose water restrictions along the Colorado
River if Arizona and the other states that use it don't come up with a
plan of their own.
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full story. |
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Water samples will be taken tomorrow
If you see people
wading into streams and rivers with plastic bottles tomorrow, it's a good
bet they are participating in California Coastal Snapshot Day.
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full story. |
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The WaterWorld
Water Security Congress explores means of protecting nation's
water supply
More than 45 manufacturers
of state-of-the-art water monitoring technology, computer systems and
security devices gathered with water utility professionals, public health
experts, and law enforcement officials to explore the newest means of
protecting public water supplies from terrorism at the American Water
Works Association's second Water Security Congress, which concluded April
27 in Charlotte.
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DWR, News Release
DWR Observes Water Awareness Month in May
SACRAMENTO - The Department
of Water Resources (DWR), along with other water agencies throughout California,
observes Water Awareness Month during May. The key message is: “Use
Water Wisely.”
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WaterWorld.com
Rep. Jim Davis announces legislation to address water
shortages
As rising temperatures
forecast a summer of worsening water shortages across the nation, Congressman
Jim Davis has introduced bipartisan legislation to promote long term solutions
to America 's water crisis.
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full story.
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