San Diego County Water Authority
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This database contains press and video clips on water issues of interest to the San Diego County Water Authority.

April 30, 2004

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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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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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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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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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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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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