Shrinking Sierra Snowpack Spells Another Dry Year for California
December 31, 2008
The first measure of moisture in the Sierra Snowpack this season does not bode well for West Coast agriculture. Read more
Popularity: 3%
Evaporation Station: Laser to Monitor Farm Water Use
December 31, 2008
LOS ANGELES — Drop by vaporous drop, the amount of water farmers lose through evaporation can be significant. But a scientist and his students intend to measure this amount exactly, using a telescope-like laser Read more
Popularity: 3%
States Remedy Polluted Ohio River
December 28, 2008
When officials found high fecal counts in the Ohio River, they decided to initiate a clean-up effort. Read more
Popularity: 2%
Opinion: Ethanol and Water
December 18, 2008
When thirsty people plant thirsty crops to fuel thirsty car and trucks, watchdogs of the world’s water begin to worry. Read more
Popularity: 5%
Pass the Water: African Leaders Suggest Sharing Resources
December 17, 2008
SIRTE, Libya — With many African countries feeling the effects of climate change, government leaders decided at a water conference in Libya that cooperation is key. Read more
Popularity: 4%
Congressmen Urge Obama to Strengthen Clean Water Act
December 17, 2008
The Bush Administration has weakened the maw of the Clean Water Act, a number of environmentalists and congressmen believe. They hope that President-Elect Barack Obama can provide a quality set of dentures and a stronger jaw for the legislation. Read more
Popularity: 3%
Florida Passes U.S. Sugar Purchase
December 17, 2008
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — The board of the South Florida Water Management District just passed a deal to buy around 300 square acres of land from U.S. Sugar. Read more
Popularity: 2%
Federal Government Restricts California’s Delta Flow
December 16, 2008
Federal U.S. Fish & Wildlife authorities have just passed a policy that restricts the amount of water that can be pumped from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta — a major source of water for Californians. Read more
Popularity: 2%
Runaway Runoff: New Report Urges Better Monitoring of Mississippi River
December 12, 2008
WASHINGTON — While a multivitamin a day may keep the doctor away, too many nutrients in the mouth of a major river can create a dead zone in the water body. Read more
Popularity: 3%
U.S. Sugar Deal Bittersweet, Florida Lawmakers & Growers Believe
December 12, 2008
As the state of Florida plans to spend $1.34 billion to buy land from U.S. Sugar, key legislators and businessmen cast their doubt before their ballot on the efficacy of the purchase. Read more
Popularity: 3%
