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Texas plant will turn sewage into drinking water
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — In parched West Texas, drilling for oil has often been easier than finding new sources of water. For years, communities have been dealing with a diminishing water supply. And water has become even scarcer during this year's...Tags: Texas, California
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It Is Serious Now
Now a brief check of news from overseas. In France this has been the driest March through May in 50 years. And the warmest in 110 years. Several European Nations are rapidly preparing emergency plans to conserve water, give farmers millions of dollars...Tags: Ecosystems, Spain, Netherlands, Conservation, Agriculture
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Don't Go West, Young Man
"Go West, Young Man..." When Horace Greeley printed those words he was talking about what awaited farmers and their families in the fertile valleys of parts of the west. Thousands of families took up that mantra, accepted the challenges of actually...Tags: U.S. Department of the Interior, Ecosystems, Louisiana, Conservation, Texas
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Highlights of Obama's $3.73 trillion budget
WASHINGTON (AP) — A look at what President Barack Obama has requested in his $3.73 trillion budget for the 2012 fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. ____ Agency: Agriculture Spending: $145.6 billion Percentage Change from 2011: 1.5 percent decrease...Tags: Everglades, Celebrities and Health Issues, Science and Technology, Elections, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Wichitans ask why water restrictions weren't considered earlier
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsWichitans may be forced to shut off the water this summer, and the plan confuses many users. "It's going to be a challenge for people to keep track of water usage, we realize that," says Ben Nelson with Wichita Public Works. The proposal would... -
Salina looks to include private wells in water restrictions
The Salina City Commission took steps to apply water restrictions to private well owners when the city is in a warning or emergency. The city has two major sources of water, the Smoky Hill River and groundwater.The wells use only groundwater. Director...
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Extraordinary snowfall needed to relieve drought
ST. LOUIS (AP) - When his drought-stricken Nebraska farm was blanketed with several inches of snow, Tom Schwarz welcomed the moisture. But it wasn't nearly enough. He had hoped for a wet, snowy winter. Instead, he's watched with worry as the sky spits...Tags: Natural Disasters, Water Supply, Wildfires, National Weather Service, Environmental Issues
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Wichita considers water restrictions because of dropping reservoir levels
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsWichita officials are considering water restrictions after two years of drought have Cheney Reservoir levels at 40%. Cheney is the city's main water source. City council is expected to hear options about water issues during a workshop meeting Friday the... -
Reservoirs back to normal levels following summer drought
After a dry summer that sparked water restrictions across Central Indiana, area reservoirs are now back to normal. Citizens Energy Group said Morse, Geist and Eagle Creek reservoirs are full and underground aquifers are recharged. The company said...
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Carmel issues voluntary water restrictions due to drought conditions
The City of Carmel issued a voluntary water restriction Sunday due to recent drought conditions and water restrictions issued in several nearby cities. The city said they wish to work together with other water utilities to ensure there is adequate water...
Tags: Fishing, Natural Disasters, Water Supply, Zionsville, Conservation
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Wichita officials: "No need for water restrictions"
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsDespite the current drought, Wichita’s water supply is sufficient and officials see no reasons for restrictions at this point. Joe Pajor with Wichita Public Works says Wichita draws about 60 percent of its water from Cheney Lake and the other 40...Tags: Water Supply
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Rainfall proving helpful amidst Indiana drought
Several days of rainfall were a welcome sight here in Central Indiana, but is it really helping? According to the National Weather Service, rainfall totals over the last seven days range from a tenth of an inch to four inches. The heavier rain that...
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